School of the Art Institute of Chicago
About
Renowned as one of the nation's most influential independent schools of art and design, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is highly acclaimed for its prestigious programs in fine arts, fashion design, fiber and material studies, and visual communication design. Its urban campus, integrated directly into the vibrant cultural landscape of Chicago’s Loop, fosters a highly collaborative, socially engaged, and fiercely creative student culture where artists are encouraged to push traditional boundaries. What truly sets SAIC apart is its uniquely flexible, interdisciplinary curriculum—which allows undergraduates to customize their educational path without declaring a traditional major—alongside its supportive credit/no-credit grading system and direct, free access to the world-class Art Institute of Chicago museum.
Wikipedia:The School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) is the private art school of the Art Institute of Chicago (AIC) in Chicago, Illinois.
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Essay Requirements
School of the Art Institute of Chicago accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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