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I was remembering where I was a year ago and then I remembered- I was glued to this forum! (when I wasn't busy working on my applications!) I am currently in the MFA program at UCSB. UCSB was last on my list last year but I ended up choosing this program over Ohio State where I got a full ride offer (big ann hamilton fan here too) and am really happy with my decision. The program is small but everyone has TA ships and there are quite a few fellowships available. Everyone is pretty much taken care of by the Art Dept. The campus is beautiful, our studios are huge and proximity to LA is great (drove down the Lari Pittman lecture last night). The program is on the conceptual side and theory is a major component to the program. I was surprised that it is still somewhat under the radar but it's definitely worth checking out. Enrique Martinez Celaya is probably my favorite alumni. Here is my stuff: jeffpagestudio.com

I was remembering where I was a year ago and then I remembered- I was glued to this forum! (when I wasn't busy working on my applications!) I am currently in the MFA program at UCSB. UCSB was last on my list last year but I ended up choosing this program over Ohio State where I got a full ride offer (big ann hamilton fan here too) and am really happy with my decision. The program is small but everyone has TA ships and there are quite a few fellowships available. Everyone is pretty much taken care of by the Art Dept. The campus is beautiful, our studios are huge and proximity to LA is great (drove down the Lari Pittman lecture last night). The program is on the conceptual side and theory is a major component to the program. I think this program is a little known gem that is out there so I thought I would include in this forum. Enrique Martinez Celaya is probably my favorite alumni. Here is my stuff: jeffpagestudio.com

I did my undergrad at SFAI and it was AMAZING. CCA has a killer program too. I would let funding and faculty drive your decision. SFAI is an oasis though...The lecture series and visiting artist program is second to none in the Bay Area.

This is hilarious!

Thanks for that! All those posts were so over the top/extreme.

Same here. I got my BFA in 2002! I've been developing my art practice slowly but steadily ever since and have really hit my stride in the past few years. Some people really are "ready" right out of undergrad- I sure wasn't but am really confident about everything today

Any wait-listed Ohio State Painters.....hopefully one of you will be getting a call soon! I just accepted my UCSB offer.

I don't know why some schools wait so long....it seems like it's in their best interest to notify people as soon as they can in order to stay competitive with other programs.

nothing from U. Wash Seattle or U. of Oregon

Ok I can get on with my life! Officially rejected from Rutgers this morning (really thought I had a chance there but oh well...).

Just heard from Columbia with a rejection email. Now if Rutgers would step up and deliver a yes or no I would be happy to start planning my future!

nothing from either of them

still no word from Rutgers or Columbia for me. No news is good news at this point for me (CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC!!)

Mine still says "no decision"

10AM: Accepted to OSU with full package. 1PM:Rejected from University of Chicago... Keep 'em comin'!!