Science Major Trying to Transfer to SAIC for Art. Do I have a chance?

College Majors Visual Arts and Film Majors
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<p>So I spent my first two years of school earning an Associate degree in Science, only to realize my passion and potential for art at the last minute.</p>

<p>I'm moving to Chicago in a few months and want to apply to SAIC but all this talk of portfolios and things has got me scared. I took sculpture, painting and photography classes recently but that is the extent of my art education. I don't have a lot of pieces to submit for a portfolio, and even then I'm not sure they are good enough. I'd be going up against transfer students who have had years of experience and knowledge under their belts.</p>

<p>My interest is photography and I've taken photography classes as well as thousands of pictures. My portfolio would probably consist of photos. As for my transfer classes, SAIC said most of my science class would just count as gen ed, leaving only studio art and art history classes.</p>

<p>My question is, do I even stand a chance? Will they take into account the fact that I haven't had many formal art classes, and judge my work on my talent and potential? I feel like I have talent but not technical skills. I also have the drive for it, but how do I show that to the admissions people? </p>

<p>Anyway, I'm just super worried. This is something I really want to do but I'm afraid I just won't stack up! Any advice you could give would be great!</p>

<p>Also, is there a thread of examples of portfolios that were accepted? Or not accepted? Thanks!</p>

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<p>SAIC have very high accept rate like 80%
You can try.</p>

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<p>SAIC accepts 80% of their applicants. The real question you should be asking yourself is whether or not you’ll get sufficient finicial aid/scholarships, but if your well off I wouldnt sweat my chances of getting in the school too much if I were you.</p>

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<p>I think you should only worry about paying for it. When I got my tour of SAIC, the student guide told us he’s had friends that have transferred in from medical school. certainly work really hard on building your portfolio, but don’t get anxious about getting accepted. SAIC weeds out it’s students more with their first year and through scholarships than with acceptance</p>

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<p>Also you can go to SAIC meeting with a counselor bringing what you have and get their advice as to what to formally submit if you’re worried. They’ll advise you on what particular pieces are best.</p>