<p>My daughter first visited SCAD on a school-sponsored college tour as a high school junior. She is an avid rider, and was completely impressed with equestrian team and facilities. She is also a very good artist, but also has other academic interests. </p>
<p>She has received college acceptances, and just finished her portfolio so is now awaiting the SCAD decision. I feel so torn about this. I want to support her interests, but I keep getting a more and more negative vibe about SCAD the more research I do. If it truly is an outstanding school, then I am willing to eat peanut butter sandwiches for four years to send her there. But I honestly cannot tell if it is a great school. I would appreciate any insights, particularly about the benefits of SCAD over a university art program, if any. Thank you.</p>