School of the Art Institute of Chicago Top Questions

The most obvious answer would be a type of person who does not want to get into the art field. If they are, the person has to be sure they're willing to commit most of their time to their classes (never miss a class) and towards their projects otherwise the whole experiance will be pointless. Also, the person should be able to know ahead of time if they will be commited to paying for the school tuition and for other school related things along the way of the year.

There are a few kinds of people who should not attend this school. The kinds of people that should not attend this school are procrastinators, highly insecure people, and people who can not think for themselves.

The kind of person who shouldn't attend SAIC is a coservative person who is unwilling see beyond their own views and ethics to understand and appreciate what others are doing in their work. Also another kind of person who shouldnt come here is the one who is expecting a fraternity/ sorority life style. There are no sports, no major events beyond art shows and lectures except for the few school BBQ's and there are no partys in the dorms. And people who want quiet campuses should not come here because we are in down town chicago.

Someone who wants a more practical solid career

Anyone who is not interested in arts.

Very conservative, or even moderatly conservative's should not come here. You have to be open minded to people and ideas to appreciate this school.

A person who is very conservative and not open to new ideas

someone that expects to get a letter grade or a gpa. anyone that is expecting and wanting a traditional approach to teaching.

Unmotivated, not self directed, and unorganized.

Someone who does not take their education seriously, nor their career in the future.

Someone who doens't have an idea of which direction he/she wants to continue moving towards. The person should come with a mind ready to expand and think.