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There are actually many 3-year programs. Edfind has a whole frequently requested list search that includes about 60 different programs.
Here is a link to it: https://www.asha.org/edfind/results.aspx?up=true
OP if you have any questions about 3-year programs please let me know! I only applied to 3 year programs. 

Hi, I actually took all of those pre-reqs at ENMU! I chose it because it was the cheapest I could find, plus it had all the classes I needed and I didn't want to have to mix and match and have even more transcripts to send in.  The most I ever took at once was 3, and that was pretty stressful, but I was working part time - if you aren't working I think you could do it, but I wouldn't go over 3. Just make sure to stay organized to not miss any deadlines.  Over the summer I took 2, intro to comm disorders and neuro, because I tried to balance a less demanding course with a harder one.
I would say of all of them, anatomy was the toughest course for me. It was definitely the most demanding in terms of assignments and projects, instead of just quizzes. And her tests were pretty hard. Neuro was hard too, but she repeated questions a lot from quiz to quiz to really drill the info in, so the final wasn't too bad.  Audiology took a lot of time and was on the harder side. Intro to disorders and phonetics were probably the easiest so if you are going to do 3, you might want to include them. Language development was a lot of info but (to me at least) more interesting and easier to absorb than the more science-y ones! 
The courses were all completely online and neuro has been the only class that required a proctored exam (just the final, like tvl said) BUT you can take it with an online proctor - basically you just take it with your webcam recording you. 
The way the courses are run totally depends on the teacher - some had no lecture component at all, some all lecture, some in between. I would read ratemyprofessor reviews before picking if you have the choice. Some were definitely more helpful than others. If you have any specific questions feel free to PM me! 
 
Good luck!
PS - I  just re-read that you need to take 5 all this summer... I don't actually think they let you take more than 4 at a time, so you may need to combine schools if you need to do all 5  - maybe you can find another school that has a slightly different schedule so they don't all overlap

You know,maybe some are really actually over qualified. Schools accept people who have some learning to do. If you're already so successful and good at what you do, maybe you don't actually need school as much as the next guy!

You know,maybe some are really actually over qualified. Schools accept people who have some learning to do. If you're already so successful and good at what you do, maybe you don't actually need school as much as the next guy!

You know,maybe some are really actually over qualified. Schools accept people who have some learning to do. If you're already so successful and good at what you do, maybe you don't actually need school as much as the next guy!

You know,maybe some are really actually over qualified. Schools accept people who have some learning to do. If you're already so successful and good at what you do, maybe you don't actually need school as much as the next guy!

You know,maybe some are really actually over qualified. Schools accept people who have some learning to do. If you're already so successful and good at what you do, maybe you don't actually need school as much as the next guy!

Though there're probably more anarchists there than communists at this point. Anarchists in the strict sense of the word.

Alcohol. Sigh.

Alcohol. Sigh.

Alcohol. Sigh.

This is a bit off-topic, as it's not really something I do myself that someone else could be doing for me, but I just want to throw it out there: go to your local library! As someone who reads a lot of books, watches a lot of movies, and listens to a lot of music, the library is an amazing resource for me. Even if your library doesn't have the item you're looking for, chances are that they participate in an interlibrary loan program, and they can get it for you from somewhere else. Seriously, libraries are great.
 
Also, I make an effort to buy things that are versatile, whether it's clothing or groceries. I find that it's much easier (and cheaper) to buy a few things that can be used many ways than to buy a lot of things that only serve one purpose. 

I think it depends on what kind of content you're posting. If it's not something you want them to see, then I wouldn't "poke the bear" by following them. But if it's a professional acct, the advice already given is good.
 
As for FB, I think it depends on dept culture. Some of our faculty are friends with us and we are all friends with each other. But I look at the accts of other faculty and they are more locked down and have few friends, so I don't try to friend those people. I let the rest of the cohort lead. If I see that they become friends with the faculty, then I friend those faculty that I've had meaningful interaction with. Otherwise, I leave it.

All valid points.  That said, I can't ignore my kid, I can't disengage myself from my family and spend all my time doing school work, or any other kind of work.  That does not mean I am not dedicated to my discipline or that I need to question my motivation.  As for life after the PhD, I understand how it works.  I understand there is no set schedule, no 9 to 5, but I will come to that when I come that.  I also have a lot to say about the American work culture, but that's an issue for another day. 

And then there is this one for ITT Printer Support PhD: 
Was rejected after a short interview. The interview consisted of many IT related questions that were work place related. Was rejected after I could not properly diagnose a specific problem related to the printer not being plugged in. Also, no funding was available.

It's funny that you ask this, because I literally just got an email from CCA about grad admissions for potential applicants. I'm not sure I can comment on the painting programs, but having been on the scene for a few years, I can tell you a bit about the schools (though I just applied this season so I don't have grad experience). I'm in NorCal so I don't know about CalArts, but I can speak to the Bay Area.
 
In terms of timing, it looks like virtually all are fall entries, but SFAI has a low res MFA that starts in the summer:
http://www.sfai.edu/important-dates-0
 
What are the top ranked non-state schools you're referring to? I assume CCA, Mills, CalArts and SFAI? If you can get funding for them, I've known people who came out of them who are doing shows and active, but if you can go to a UC or Stanford, I would do that instead, since the programs are funded, tiny and you can virtually a 1:1 teacher:student ratio, whereas at CCA or SFAI you are paying through the nose to be a part of a class of 100+ grad students. There's certainly not going to be a 1:1 ratio. Although both schools do rolling admissions into the summer, so that can be good if you need somewhere to go. Stanford is really the only private school that still gives you full funding and stipend (and they have quiet, large studios for each grad!), since they have a huge endowment. It's worth a try. Some of the grads had done their UG at CCA or SFAI, so it ultimately depends on your work and ideas. SF State might also be a good option - they have pretty good facilities and don't cost nearly as much as the UC schools (maybe 1/3?). I'm really not sure how the rankings are the way they are - I would not rely on them. Do your own legwork, because the rankings don't seem to factor in financial concerns at all!
 
Problem is, any school with full funding is going to take <10 people and be super competitive, so I would start really talking to your professors now to assess how strong your portfolio is. Get the most info you can from them about admissions! I was only confident applying to 3 schools after hearing a couple of people assure me that I had a good chance. Otherwise, I may have gone the CCA route too. If you can get someone to put you in touch with either a faculty member at the schools you're considering, or a recent grad, that would be smart. It's great that you're starting now!
 
To me, it seemed like each type of program has its upsides and downsides. You're not going to meet as many people in the small programs, so you'd better hope you like your dept, whereas at a larger school, you can meet lots of people with lots of interests. The campuses are all very different too, so factor that in - some of the UCs are remote, others are in beach towns, LA is totally different from Berkeley, Stanford is kind of isolated, CCA is in the heart of the city, etc...
 
Really take into account the finances, esp since CA is so expensive. LA is not as bad, but the Bay Area is getting really hard for artists now that we're coming out of the recession and prices are going up everywhere. If you can afford the private schools out of pocket, that's a great way to go, but otherwise, they can cost some $30-57k/yr and that's insane for an art degree where everyone comes out competing for a handful of teaching jobs. Most grads from even prestigious schools have dayjobs after graduation, or they freelance while adjuncting. I've seen two grads get tenure track jobs a few years out of school, but the rest of the cushy teaching jobs are taken by older people who will stay as long as they can and others who have really great exhibition records or won the SECA award or something.
 
Be prepared with a back-up plan in case it doesn't pan out for you, both in terms of applying as well as teaching jobs afterward. You could be one of the superstar/lucky ones, but I think it's smart to have a plan for what-if. I'm honestly not sure what most people who take out loans for CCA do after. I mean, 100 art graduates, few arts jobs, $100k worth of debt - you do the math! Basically they may have to stop being an artist to pay off the schooling. Anecdotally I've heard that they try to give support to the top students but really the rest are there to pay the bills.
 
Because of the cost of living in CA, it's not necessarily better to go to a big art market. There are more opps, but EVERYONE is going after them, and it costs more to live while you may not be getting paid more at your average service or admin job. You still need money for materials if you want to keep making art after! If your work is good, you could find it easy to rise fast in a smaller area, then make a leap to the bigger markets when your name is more established.
 
I hope that doesn't scare you off though - I think there are good options. I met some really nice people at SF State and I bet there are comparable state schools in SoCal too.

Yep, a couple but it's also small. The bigger programs will have a LOT more young people.

First off, I don't think we can ever get away from the occasional pang of jealousy. Sometimes someone does win an award or get accepted to something you really wanted and there is that thought of, "gee it would've been wonderful if I could've gotten that too!" I think that part is normal. But if you really can't get over it and it starts to be something that actually affects your relationships and friendships with them, then that is maladaptive.

I'd suggest upping the therapy too. You seem to realize that it's your own insecurity that is the issue but I don't think you really understand why a husband symbolizes what it does. What is it about that kind of romantic relationship that symbolizes whole ess or accomplishment for you? Why a husband and not, say, becoming an astronaut? You probably want to figure that part out. It's not the husband that you want, it's whatever he symbolizes. And as soon as you know what that is, you can start focusing on achieving that more directly instead.

Others have given good advice but I'd add that when you feel jealous, try to reorient your thinking from what they have to how you should achieve what you want. Personally I don't think there are any tricks that will suddenly make you comfortable around your cohorts, just the mental work of convincing yourself that them having what they have doesn't prevent you from having it. I get the sense that you get uncomfortable because you feel inferior as soon as you realize they have something you don't. But the thing is, your human worth isn't tied to status. You can be a decent person and not be married or have a degree or any of that. You can also be married and rich and educated and be a total jerk. The objective statuses really don't necessarily say a lot about a person and I think you'll have an easier time getting over the toxic jealousy once you recognize that not all other people judge you on the basis of educational or relationship status either.

For small purchases, I would recommend I-bonds over tips.

TIPS function like normal bonds, except the principal (I.e. Face value) of the bond is inflation adjusted according to the CPI. They earn an interest rate that is based on the inflation adjusted face value.

Essentially the overall treasury market has an "expected" inflation amount priced in. If inflation is higher than expected, TIPs win since you get more interest based on the inflated principal. If it is lower, normal bonds win, since the tips interest rate is now being applied to a lower principal. If inflation is as expected, normal bonds will edge out TIPS, since there is a small premium baked into the TIPS rates to cover the "insurance" you are buying. For a given maturity length, TIPS rate + expected inflation < normal bond rate.

I-bonds are a similar product, but have some benefits/drawbacks. They are essentially inflation linked CDs. They aren't marked to market like bonds, and so can be redeemed from the treasury for their face value at any time, past a one year holding period. ( bonds can't be redeemed until maturity, you have to sell to another person to get your money before that) There is also a small early redemption penalty if cashed in before 5 years. I used I-bonds to hold my emergency fund.

i eat my own shit

I think whatever you cite as the cause of your bad grades, it's important to take responsibility for your actions and note that you have learned from the experience. Don't foist responsibility onto others, admit you may have made bad decisions but emphasize that you learned how to deal with bad situations and have become a stronger or smarter person because of it. Just don't say "oh, it was a freak accident and will never happen again." Demonstrate some self insight and say why you reacted the way you did and why you would not react that way now.

Re: rankings - I thought that they didn't matter either but then I heard someone say that when they are considering hiring for teaching jobs, even though the art dept is familiar with what are good art schools, the uni at large can be resistant if they perceive the school to not be serious or if they've never heard of it. The way they put it was that if you go to a name brand school, you can get hired anywhere. If you don't, you can get hired somewhere. For example, they were trying to hire someone from CalArts but the uni people complained that it was a "Disney school." I was sad to hear that. We all know CalArts is a great art school, but I guess we all still have to go into the larger world and it still comes down to perceptions.

That said, the funding is still the biggest factor. If there was only a $10k difference between the schools over two years then go to the better ranked school. Anything more, I'd still go where the money is, especially if the rankings are similar.

They should mainly care about your portfolio, then your show record. I had a horrible cumulative GPA and still got into the program I wanted. I would mention it briefly (like a sentence) in your statement just in case but play up the fact that you did it because you were dedicated to art and prioritized art.

Also, I think your GPA is still very respectable so don't worry too much. I don't think committees even look at that stuff much at first. Focus on the portfolio!

I think whatever you cite as the cause of your bad grades, it's important to take responsibility for your actions and note that you have learned from the experience. Don't foist responsibility onto others, admit you may have made bad decisions but emphasize that you learned how to deal with bad situations and have become a stronger or smarter person because of it. Just don't say "oh, it was a freak accident and will never happen again." Demonstrate some self insight and say why you reacted the way you did and why you would not react that way now.

They should mainly care about your portfolio, then your show record. I had a horrible cumulative GPA and still got into the program I wanted. I would mention it briefly (like a sentence) in your statement just in case but play up the fact that you did it because you were dedicated to art and prioritized art.

Also, I think your GPA is still very respectable so don't worry too much. I don't think committees even look at that stuff much at first. Focus on the portfolio!