MFA Metals/Jewelry Programs - Looking for some participants/graduates for advice!

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Hello - 

Gearing up to apply to a few (well, honestly more than a few) MFA programs with emphasis on Metals/Jewelry/Dimensional Studies/Art Metal/various other designated titles.  Was wondering if there were any fellow art-smiths out there to talk to about your experience with your program.  I'm looking at Madison, Iowa, Southern Illinois, VCU, among others.

Any help would be appreciated!  I'd love to pick your brain and get a conversation going!