SAIC is indeed a very good school, despite its relatively high acceptance rate. (77% in 2010, if you do google search on SAIC acceptance rate. Some even say 85% in 2009. http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/visual-arts-film-majors/672388-saic-questions-feedback-appreciated.html) But 70% fail/drop out after freshman year. More discussions please see the following: