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Photo! Good luck!

Congratulations to everyone whose heard and it's almost over for those who are still waiting. Cal Arts people -- I'm waiting to hear about funding but I'm planning on accepting the offer. Can't wait to study with you in the Fall.

Like most private schools funding is limited. I think there are 2 or 3 large merit based grants they hand out but besides that it's minimal. It's expensive to go there as is. I personally got 9,000$ for the year so 4500 per semester, which really does not begin to cover it. I didn't have close contact with Henry Wessel but I've heard good things from friends. The classes he was offering didn't fit into my schedule unfortunately. If you have a specific question I'll ask a friend who had independent study with him. SeeingEyeDuck is totally right. I completely forgot that Allan left which is funny because I have been emailing him. Minor lapse. Anyone going to Berkley though...check him out. He's a gem. And the housing thing. Yes rent is SKY ROCKETING here. The apartment below mine just got rented out for 700$ more a month than I pay. It's absurd. That is only 2 years later. And it is very hard/ competitive to find apartments. If you have the money and are going to move out here plan to come out a little early because it can take upwards of a month... Not to deter you because SF is really a lovely city but the reality is there are a ton of tech companies in the area that pay their employees A LOT of money so they get first priority for apartments. "It's all about the money money money..." Something to think about. I really love living here though. Location was a big factor when choosing schools (for me anyway). I'm afraid that once I leave I won't be able to afford it again... No problem Alexandria - Please let me know if you have any other questions about the school. I'm more than happy to help.

I would say the painting department is one of the better ones at the school. There are a lot of notable teachers. I had mixed feelings about being a photographer there obviously since I chose not to apply to the school. I think SFAI is what you make of it. There are people who are more than willing to help you and crit you etc but you need to reach out and steer yourself. The studios are on the other side of SF from the main campus so that can be a pain in the ass as well. It really depends on your work and your work process. There were some administration issues which left some of the staff feeling very disenfranchised but there are just as many who are still very devoted to teaching and will push you. Matt Burruso is a painting teacher there and he was one of the best professors I had. Likewise Allan deSouza who is in the new genres department. In my experience the students genuinely want each other to exceed, it's not a cut throat if you get that opportunity there is one less opportunity for me environment. Anyway, I hope this helps a little. I went to Penn State as my undergrad. I originally started getting a BA in print journalism and then tacked on a BA in integrated arts with a minor in international studies Can you tell I like school? So I don't have a BFA which is why I decided to take the Post Bacc year (that and I really wanted to move to SF). When I first applied I got accepted to SCAD and turned it down. I don't regret my year at SFAI. They are very open there and that allowed me to break down some of my own barriers and create work that I feel is more honest. Let me know if you have a specific question.

Not necessarily. lf you haven't heard anything you just haven't heard anything. It's possible your department is working at a slower pace or there were applicants to that department or a million other things. I wouldn't lose all hope yet. You may still hear from CalArts in the next few days. Good luck!

I did a Post Bacc year at SFAI (and I'm still living in the city) so if you have any questions I'm pretty acquainted with the school and SOME of the professors (it was only a 1 year program). Good luck!

Yes and I keep calling my friend and saying..."So I just read on the grad cafe forum." She is inches from murdering me. Or coming to my house and blocking this website...

I think people should hear by the end of the week. I called the admissions guy and that's what he said. I got an email yesterday afternoon. Hopefully you hear from Cal arts soon!

I'm sorry I'm a little confused by this. So if your slideroom still has the word "MFA" in it you haven't been rejected yet? Mine says "2014 Photography MFA" in my Columbia Slideroom. And you say that this was the case in the last years freakout forum? (I would look myself but it's too much to sort through and I should really actually be working... and not trolling through this forum.)

Yes it is. I believe everyone goes on the same day. My friend interviewed last year and that is what she told me. Are you going as well? I'm having issues with the registration link in the email... If I can't get it to work tomorrow I guess I'll just email the recruitment director back. I'm curious how many people are invited to interview versus how many slots are available. Do you know? Thanks!

I just got an email to interview at Cal Arts. Obviously not an acceptance but a step in the right direction and I'm thrilled. Hopefully I'll see a few of you there. Now to book a flight...

I'm surprised I didn't think UCLA did interviews? Good luck!

This makes me feel better... I'm also Photography so maybe they sent out Design decisions first... Still checking my email too many times a day though.

Still haven't heard yet...Now I'm feeling extra on edge. I can't believe they sent a response on a Saturday.

You should call the school if you're concerned. My application still just says congratulations on being submitted...