ACCEPTED! To Savannah College of Art & Design!

[brett4974]

what was your GPA and SAT scores

[mman200]

what did you do to get in?

[lordNINJAbutt]

i keep reading that, its not hard to get into scad as long as you have money..... im from a middle class family and doubt i will be able to pay it all without a scholarship.... do you think i have any chance of making it in?

[MultiUcef]

good luck buddy, i got accepted too, check out my vlog on the same channel

[jfinch076]

Dude, I go to SCAD. They accept anyone, as long as you will pay the fucking check. and youre the reason this place is full of fucking nerds. stay in new england. jesus.

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

@jfinch076 Sorry to disappoint, but I'm already a junior here and I love it. Congrats on being a jerk though!

[DrDimk0o]

How does a scad portfolio supposed to look like? 

[horselover146515]

I was just looking around for videos about SCAD and people who are going there..... since I just got my acceptance letter yesterday! :) I'm soooo happy cause it was my top choice. Since I plan on going there, I want to major in Illustration and minor in Graphic Design :) Since you've been there I'm guessing for a couple of years since you're class of '12, mind sharing some of your experiences? :D What was your first year like? How's the dorm life been going? You know, stuff like that xD :)

[jakeluver1992]

I recently got accepted there to attend in the fall! I was just wondering if you think it's worth the money. I can't decide between Ringling or SCAD. I don't know if it's worth the tuition?

[NahhhNilly]

@jakeluver1992 Ive been to Ringling, SCAD is wayy better. I think its a friendly environment then Ringling. Plus, if you do the 2+2 they're more willing to work with that then Ringling. SCAD's WAY better <3 That's my option though...

[RootBeerFlavored]

Congratulations! They accept everyone and anyone capable of paying the tuition.

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

@RootBeerFlavored Not true. In 2009, out of the 6,500 applicants for Freshman year, they accepted less than 1,200.

But thanks for watching!

[RootBeerFlavored]

@ObviouslyBenHughes Nope, you're wrong. I think you should have noticed by now that there are numerous people at our school that are devoid of talent. SCAD accepted over 2000 freshmen and transfer students in 2009. I am one of them. Less than 1200 actually showed up. One more factoid about college applications. 6500+ may have applied but many of those appilcants never followed up with a portfolio review. Anyone can "apply" to SCAD. I plan on leaving at the end of next quarter.

[RootBeerFlavored]

@RootBeerFlavored In case you're wondering why. I feel like I've been swindled by the admin and duped by department. Quite frankly SCAD is just not the place for a 40 year old with 25 years of professional experience in Design and Production. The atmoshere in performing arts has been nothing but hostile towards me. Going to finsh out next qrts' projects and seek my degree elsewhere. Glad to read it has worked for you though.

[andrescoga]

@RootBeerFlavored Thanks God this moron is leaving

[RootBeerFlavored]

@andrescoga Moron eh? Here's something to chew on. Just before I left, I accidently saw the contents of my admissions folder when the silly woman conducting my exit interview dropped in on the floor. Well, well, well, what should on the floor but the envelope containing the CD-ROM with my audition and portfolio. It was unopened!!! They never even looked over my work. SCAD probably accepted me b/c of my GI-Bill.

Knowing what I know now, yes believing in SCAD was a very moronic thing to do.

[schlosser90]

SCAD is such a joke.

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

@schlosser90 I'm sorry you feel that way.

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

@schlosser90 Interesting that you attend SCAD, yet say it's a joke. If you don't believe in it, why stay? I'm almost through my Junior year in Advertising and have loved every minute of it. I suppose it's all in what you make of it.

[schlosser90]

@ObviouslyBenHughes

I'm an Equine Science major, need I say more? The rest of the school is...alright, I'm furious with foundations classes. You're right depends on what you make of it.

Also I deleted my comment for a reason, I'd appreciate it if you'd not repost, and remove it, thank you.

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

@schlosser90 This video, if you couldn't already tell, is mine. I posted it under an old account that I no longer use. I come back often to read new comments and start healthy discussions. Therefore I like having all of the comments visible. That being said, I have the entire comment in my email inbox should I ever need to remember what you said while reviewing comments.

Word of advice: don't say it online if you don't want it to be online forever. Nothing is fully erasable. Good night.

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

@ObviouslyBenHughes For future self reference, the comment that was removed can be found by searching GMail for the username schlosser90.

[TimeEternal]

welcome to being a Bee. hope to see you around campus sometime :D

[732snaredrum]

I just got accepted two weeks after I applied. I didn't put a portfolio yet which is surprising. I also landed a $5000 scholarship for academics and to be honest I do t consider myself $5000 smarter than every one else

[Kayleesawsomr]

I've been DREAMING of going to that school for years! I'm in the process of putting together my portfolio and applying now.The only thing I'm worried about is paying tuition. Any tips?

[SupahMarioGirlie]

@Kayleesawsomr were in the same boat lol

I had a meeting with my admissions counselor and she told me about 95% of the students took out loans to pay for it all (crazy lol) , she also suggested entering for scholarships at scad and apply for finalcial aid.

[xxstarxdazexx]

Good job bro. it's a great school but it's not that hard to get in. as long as you got the money they'll take you.

[GhostsandDontCries]

Congratulations! I'm wishing to go to SCAD, and I have family in Savannah. I live in North Carolina, so it's not that far. I went on vacation there, and it's really a beautiful place! :)

[CheeStaysFly]

CONGRATS! I graduated from SCAD in May of this year with a BFA in Illustration. Savannah is an awesome city, and the school is just amazing. Those were the best 4 years of my life! I'm really happy for you.

[Veemosteph]

@CheeStaysFly OMG! I am thinking about transferring to SCAD as a Illustration Major! Could you please tell me your experience!!! But I am considering the one in Atlanta.

[CheeStaysFly]

@Veemosteph I loved it a lot. I can't say too much about the ATL Illustration dept. because I studied in Savannah but I thought the courses were great. My only issue was that I felt like they didn't teach enough classes about how to promote our work and get jobs once we graduated. There's only one class on that. Otherwise, I loved the school, the professors were absolutely awesome, and the facilities are very well maintained. I highly recommend SCAD!

[Veemosteph]

@CheeStaysFly Word? Well I am working on it now submitting my things in. I have seen the SCAD Savannah Campus when I went down to Savannah Ga this past spring for a environmental thing that me and this club organization went to and it is drop dead gorgeous down there! But I applied for the winter quarter so hopefully or maybe I will get in and from there I will make the decision whether I should go or not because I may end up being in school for a long periods of time but hey if my experience w

[Veemosteph]

@CheeStaysFly ith SCAD will be what you said and cool overall? Then I guess I will get my money's worth! I a little about myself I transfered from the Art Institute of Cali San Fran to a Liberal arts college (Spelman College) I did apply to SCAD-Atlanta but I didn't get accepted because I didn't have enough credits and now since Spelman accepted me and attended three semesters so far, I decided I am going to give it another go. But I don't know since I am almost finished here. But if anything...

[Veemosteph]

@CheeStaysFly if I realized that I will be in school longer or not so many credits transfered then I will just wait and apply for Grad school. But I feel like I shouldn't have given up after I didn't get accepted from SCAD back then. But it is nice to see and hear from people how highly they talk about SCAD. I look forward to the result and seeing what happens!

[qjsgraphics]

Congrats....im looking to go to SCAD for Grad School

[StormtrooperMega]

@chezlovr2percnt Haha Me to bro!:)

[StormtrooperMega]

Hello, I am a sophmore in high school and I really want to go to SCAD, I am think about doing sequential art, or film and television, can you bros tell me the requirments, and also how are things over there?

[co614joe]

Heyyy! How do you like the school? Im thinking about that school (college searching right now). Im in Columbus, Ohio so that'd be a major move too lol.

[nikki9011111]

i wanna go there soooooooo bad i have been working on a portfolio sence 8th grade!!!!! :)

[farnese111]

Congratulation ! I am happy with you too ! As i am anticipated to enroll in SCAD too !! Actually i lived in Hong Kong and wanted to enter SCAD !!

[50percent16]

me 2 man....me 2

[FlyingGerbilKing]

So has it turned out to be everything you hoped it would be?

[guigamart]

.. guys it is so easy gettign in... if you got the cash and reasonable grades you are in.... its not about getting in, it is about having the money to afford it

[billfree20]

how'd u get in. i want to go sooo bad.

[misscrayolabrit]

hey i know this is late but congrats! I'm waiting for my letter this week, class of 14!

[AgeLova15]

I start SCAD in January! (savannah)

[kijthae]

i want to apply to MFA:motion media design how gpa is important ?

[MissJazzyBell]

Dude that is super exciting!!

Congrats!!

I am actually applying there for next Fall!!

Good Luck man!!

[whenthesunsleeps777]

ur over-reacting. scad's easy to get into...i didnt even try but i was accepted...

[HotOffTheReel]

@whenthesunsleeps777

I know scad is super easy.

It was my BACK UP school.

Atlanta College of Art was more challenging to get into b/c they required a portfolio, so you had to know art before you got in.

[abcameronxyz]

they only have a 60% acceptance rate

[ryokomsama]

what campus?

im a SCAD senior

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

I'm attending at Savannah, starting my Sophomore year now (this video's a year old) (and this is my new account here on YT)

What major are you in? I'm Graphic Design.

[ryokomsama]

Im an animation major

[Drenn23]

Was it hard getting in??? What did you have in your portfolio. I would like some tips and do they accept independent students???

[aleger20]

everyone is accepted to scad.

[joyouslife4all]

Congratulations buddy!

So, are u still in school?

[atlzxkrn]

hey i want to get in scad.. but is it hard to get in?

[hushkee4reals]

hows scad so far?

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

It's been fantastic! I've loved my first year. Learned a lot and fone a lot, but it's all been for the best ;)

[armely08]

im scared about mine

[Brok3nglass]

i just got a letter saying i got accepted, but i just got one sheet of paper and nothing else =/

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

Congratualtions on your acceptance! Do you know what Major you'l be in??

[Brok3nglass]

yah dude thank! im going to major in film... just gotta work out money cause its freakin expensive

[sallyheartjack]

I got into Scad '13. :)

[opheliamoonstone]

lol. Everyone gets accepted to SCAD. They accept too many freshmen, but fortunately most drop out before they finish their first year.

That's where they make most of their money. First quarter of the year when all of the new freshmen show up.

[Francinstyn]

Lucky bastard haha!

[VooDooDoll13447]

you are soooo lucky!!! its my dream to go their someday!!!! congrats!!!!

[ANDREWVONGLAMOURETTE]

for those...who read these.....can someone reply to me......for those going to scad like are you guys from georgia...or are you guys staying at a dorm...and if so like how are yu guys paying for it ...its an expenzive school and i really want to go their .....but im scared because im not fincially reADY,,..or i cant afford it....im in san diego so far from there....and congrats to yu ur so lucky ........

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

Hi!

Don't EVER think that the money is a big problem. I mean, yeah, it's a huge concern, but if you know how to get it out of people, it'll ease your worries for the time being.

1) In your high school there should be a place you can get info on scholarships. My school, for instance, had three huge binders full of applications in the Guidance dept. that you could go through and apply for individually.

2) Loans. Theyre SCARY, I know, and even though you'll pay 'em off for a while, they're WORTH it

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

3) Academic awards can be reeeeally available to you if you look for them. Some schools will have awards night for the seniors and they'll pass out awards, and many times there'll be scholarships attached as well!

4) organizations to contact about scholarship possibilities are your local: Kiwanis lub, Lions club, Rotary club/committee, VFW association are all fantastic organizations that can n

I'm not from Georgia, I'm from MA and I'm in a dorm.

[AlvacadoNlemons]

Thanks for that much soo.

[loafpork]

YAAYYY!!! now I get to be a tool and make lots of cookie cutter commercial art for a fascist corporatized failing culture.

Those schools don't teach you how to be an artist, they teach you how to be a worker bee. Have fun being programmed. You'll spend the rest of your life paying off the debt you'll accumulate wasting time in that institution. But hell, you'll probably get a job working for disney. Nothing more glorious than that right?

[santanna935]

After I watched your video I checked the mailbox and found mine! life is good!!

[927911]

you want to know what the acceptence test is.

you have to breath in a mirror and if it fogs up your in!!!!!!!!

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

...because, you know, they didn't get 6,500 applicants for the Freshman class, and only accept 1,200 of them or anything like that...

Nice try, though.

[DaniellePeige]

I'm starting in the Fall of 09. :]

[algarnto]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! It is a Great Honer to be accepted to this College! I wish the best 2 U in your quest in the Arts!

[MissViv]

Seriously I hope they teach you how to make films and edit coz ..woah! and u nearly deafened me are u insane!!

Noob

[forever4luvf4]

Congrat :X. I'm thinking applying for that school :)

[tcrowl22]

congrats, but you suck at telling a shitty story. get your chops up kid.

[RFStylist]

Congrats, I went there 1999. It's not hard to get into.....

[Marchetta88]

o and hahah i also framed my acceptance letter, and im bringing it to my dorm

[Marchetta88]

i was accepted in july and i start this fall in production design i cant wait

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

How was your first year?

[kagulya]

congrats!!! i hope i get accepted too:P but thats like 2 years away from now XD good luck.

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

Did you apply yet? Just wondering - if not, there's always next year! :)

[kemp117]

Man its my dream to go to Savannah college of art and design. I hope i get accepted.

I want to be a movie director =]]

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

Yay for SCAD!

Did you apply yet?

[GnomeyHead]

Oh I sent ya a message some time before on Youtube but I guess you never got it???? Oh well, congrats again on getting into SCAD '12! I will be a fellow student with you, however I will be majoring in Illustration.

[ObviouslyBenHughes]

Hey!

Thanks for the comment way back then. I got a new account right after this video so I probably didn't get your message because of that.

How did you like your first year?

[lvatlenox]

I know the feeling I cried and cried when i got that very same letter cuz i was so excited. Moved there, attempted a few classes and found out SCAD is full of fuckin freaks that are totally out of touch with reality... For the most part... not all of them though. I left because it just wasnt for me, But hopefully you'll make something out of it and not be one of those "art for arts sake" retards. Hope you do well and wish you all the luck in the world. (and buy a gun before you move, its crazy!)

[kagulya]

whats wrong with being a freak? its way more fun than being boring. isn't that what art is about? people who are differnet because they see things in a differant point of view? don't suffer from insanity, enjoy every minute of it:P

[lvatlenox]

You can be a freak, but whats stupid is when u take the "art" thing way to far... Like going to SCAD and taking out loans for a $200k education for a degree like "painting" There is only about 4 or 5 decent paying career paths from scad... I personally didnt understand most of the people there. Mainly cuz they were a bunch of trust fund babies who wouldnt know reality if it slapped them in their face and they went to scad cuz they were voted "most creative" in their high school yearbook...

[Marchetta88]

first of all, they're not freaks, cause i go there and im far from a freak and students who are serious bout art go to art schools, and scad is one of the best! i transferd from pratt institute, that place REALLY is freakish.. WOOOOH , talk bout freaks.. haha

[pinballwizard301]

Savannah's an awesome city. You'll love it. I know I do. I've lived here for about 8 years and love it.

[Movlogger]

I do believe we'll have to have a Savannah YouTube meetup!

[TheBiologicShow]

How much does SCAD cost?

[dog009988]

@Movlogger i got 2 choice either savannah or St. Theresa's College in thailand =.=

[abaldo20]

Hello,

I went to SCAD and have just graduated with my master's. Congrats on getting in. It is a great school and you should be very excited. I couldn't quite tell how excited you were from your video. :)

By the way, Love the intro song. Chris Thile and the rest of Nickel Creek is awsome.  Congrats again and enjoy Savannah.

[Movlogger]

Thanks! What did you major in?

And thanks for the comment on Thile. He's such an amazing musician. I do wish that Nickel Creek didn't disband, but the things that are coming from them individually now are superb. Especially from Sean and Sara - I talked with them at IBMA two years ago and they were already planning their ventures.

Anyway, thanks again for the comment!

[SakiOhMa]

CONGRATULATIONS!! You are so lucky! I want to go there too, but I don't know how I'd be able to afford it. How will you afford it? I might go to the one in Atlanta.

[Movlogger]

HA!

I have no idea in the world. Your guess is just as good as mine!

-Mov

[CarreBear789]

yo if u r tech prep can they accept tech prep

[alixzandar]

Cool dude I am starting in Fall this year 2008 Congratulations man! Wicked intro... do you do alot of these video blogs?!

[Movlogger]

yea, I do a lot of vlogging.

hope to meet you down at SCAD in the fall :)

[xkaylaxmariex]

Congrads on SCAD.

I just got the same phone call yesterday.

I'm class of 2012, too!

<3

[Movlogger]

Wasn't it EXCITING for you?

I'm SO EXCIIIIITEEEDDD!!! :)

See ya there!

-M

[xkaylaxmariex]

I think I may have friended you on facebook.

Name's Kayla-Marie, if you couldn't tell.

:P

But yeah, I screamed too. I was at school in the theatre parking lot. I accidentally crushed my cousin into a car because I jumped on him to hug him. And I cried all over him.

And I mean full out snot bubble cry lol

[SevenAng3ls]

Congrats on geting in SCAD. I had the volume a bit too loud so wen u were like "aaahhh!" it made me jump lol ... You mentioned about doing dance for 6 years & I just wondered what type of dance you do?

Btw I love your intro

[Movlogger]

THANKS!

That's the first comment on my new intro - glad you liked it! It's really describes me :)

I do Hip Hop, street, jazz and a liiiittle bit of ballet. I love it! :)

Thanks for watchin'

-M

PS - glad I could scare you! lol

[SevenAng3ls]

You say "new intro" so was there an old one? If there was, then I obviously haven't watch all your videos but I'm a new subber so hey, that's allowed lol.

Nice! your quite talented then, I thought you were just gonna say one particular type but to do three and a fourth a bit, is pretty cool in my opinion =)

You need to show us some stuff... that's if you want to ;)

[squajo]

SCAD is a great school and we have lot's of folks who went there here where I work.

Congratulations, I know you will do well.

[Movlogger]

Thank you so much, squajo!

Where do you work?

[squajo]

Let's just say "it all started with a Mouse...";-)

[Movlogger]

DISNEY?!?!?

Yaaaaay!

My friend Andy Whelan went to my school and he just graduated last year from SCAD and got scooped up right out of college by Disney. Maybe you know him?

[squajo]

I work with Online, where does your friend work? I'm in Los Angeles.

[Movlogger]

AAh.. He works down in Orlando right in the thick of things, but apparently he's going to be flown round the world a lot to all of the other locations, so you may meet him! :)

[squajo]

LOL, I'll an eye out. I've been at Disney Studios for 13 years first at the Studio then with Games now with Online where I direct technology.

[PlasmaDude47]

OMG congrats Ben, I'm so happy for you buddy! Oh wtf, here's big bear hug from an old geezer who wishes you all the best!!!! I'd give you 10 stars if I could. Oh and one more thing, you better graduate or I'll personally come there and kick your ass, lol!

Congrats again,

Don

[Movlogger]

LMAO! Thanks for the hug!

10 stars would be niiiice.... Maybe I'll give a call to YT and ask for them to up the number to ten!

I don't know who, but the first rater gave this one star! I was quite perplexed... hmm.

Ass kickings are encouraged at any point of failure :P

Thanks so much!

[PlasmaDude47]

You're welcome, and again congrats, all the best!

[not12hate]

aw congrads ben! I still cant believe the seniors are leaving in a month =( I cant believe Im gonna be upper classmen next year either its not gonna be the same... but congrads!

[Movlogger]

THANX! I know it's going to be SO tough... WAAAAAAAAHH.....

But you'll know all the fun times of being a Senior (and dealing with the dreaded Senior Project!!! GAHAHAHAAAA!!!) soon enough.

Enjoy being younger while you still can. Honestly. it's such a quick ride that you'll be wishing you had your camera(s) with you as much as possible, so NEVER leave home without one! Trust me, you'll look back at all of it in a few years and laugh til you cry :)

[torpedofish]

It's nice to see someone getting so excited over their education. Congratulations!

[Movlogger]

I'm always pumped about school. I'm a complete dork :)

thanks!!!

[torpedofish]

Well, I'm a total geek too, so you're in good company!

[Movlogger]

:) lol

[ABobbyPinProduction]

Hey, I'm an incoming SCAD 2012 student also! I totally know how you feel about the move I'm coming from LA, but I visited the school and it's fantastic!

[Movlogger]

Louisiana or Los Angeles? LOL Stupid me. :)

It's gonna be wicked fun. What are you planning to major in?

[ABobbyPinProduction]

Los Angeles. and I plan to major in film. What about you, what do you want to major in?

[Movlogger]

Well I've been telling everyone that I am thinkin about

Adv Des

Grphc Des

or

Brdcst Des & Motion Grphcs

with a minor in dance

but my teacher who just went down to Savannah said I should DEFINITELY consider film

so maybe I'll be in your classes :)

[robertpina99]

This is great news. Congratulations!

[Movlogger]

It IS great news!! :D

YAAAY!

[Butterfly9988]

congrats! :)

[Movlogger]

thanky thanky!

[bachrub]

Congratulations! Savannah is a beautiful city. Look up "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil", the book, NOT the movie.  It will give you a great taste of the city and its culture. Its publication caused tourism to skyrocket. Natives have mixed feelings about it, but I found it a great read.

[Movlogger]

Thanks for the recommendation! Why, though, do the locals not like it so much?

[bachrub]

It's about a murder. A prominent citizen kills a hustler. The killer was an antique dealer, flamboyant but charming. He traveled in the better circles in the town, and his Christmas party was THE invite of the year. His social betters. The book is just full of the most wonderful character studies of inhabitants, a hymn to the beauty of the town. It was on the best seller list for years. So, it lead to MANY more tourists. The old timers were not amused. It's a wonderful book. You'll like it.

[bachrub]

Trying to pare down the character count, I left a dangling sentence. It's a funny, touching, charming book. Clint Eastwood directed a bad movie based on it. It will give you a real feeling for the city. Geography, culture, ambiance and the quirks and assets of the natives.

[Movlogger]

Sounds fantastic! I love reading... Just dont get to do much of it lately...

I'll see if my english teacher has it. She has (no joke) like 30,000 books... TONS of them

[MGABBYB]

You are my #401.

Thank you...

[Movlogger]

No problemo!

Glad to do so.

Who was 400? Just missed it... :P

[MGABBYB]

It was robertpina99...

[robertpina99]

YaaaY!! : )

[MGABBYB]

Yaaay!!

How the heck did you find that comment???

[robertpina99]

I was reading a response to a comment I made here this morning. I do scroll around and read other responses. Maybe that's noisy.

[MGABBYB]

You probably don't know this, but I am also known as the spelling police. 'noisy'?

[robertpina99]

No, I didn't mean loud. I meant to spell nosey. It's so hard to type on one elbow.

[Movlogger]

GAH my original favorite person and one of my new subs! yaaay!

LMAO

Not nosy, RP. It is the internet, after all.

Damn those one-elbow typing fits...

-M

p.s. the little red line came up under Nosey when i typed it - apparently it's nosy???

WTF IS THIS WORLD COMING TO?!?!?

[robertpina99]

Word Web has the spelling as nosey. Perhaps it's one of those interchangable...um, interchangeable...spellings like grey and gray. Damn, these spelling police.

I studied modern dance for years. I wanted to be in Martha Graham or Paul Taylor company, but, alas, someone pointed out in a line up I have knock knees.

[Movlogger]

OH NO! That must have sucked... :( I'm sorry!

I'm gonna stick with Nosy for now. I'll have to ask my English teacher tomorrow!