. . . "applicant???s level of commitment, as well as attributes such as creativity, initiative, motivation, character and academic achievement, to aid in assessing the applicant???s reasonable potential for success as a student at SCAD. Recommendations may not come from friends or family members except in the case of a teacher-parent. 2. \u0007 Statement of purpose \u0007 The statement should be no more than 500 w" . .