Coreythegiraffe

It doesn't really matter. Unless your applying to a state university, in which most have a minimum undergrad GPA of 3.0 to be accepted. But otherwise it's mostly irrelevant.

I got into RISD and SAIC sculpture last year but refused to take out the nessecary loans. Just going to say it once more for those reapplying next year; take a look at the UC schools. Of course everyone loves UCLA, but San Diego, Berkeley, and Irvine are rigorous, selective and very well funded if not fully funded.

Yes, cal arts may not be worth it. I was going to have take out about the same in loans when I got into risd and SAIC last year. Good schools, but not worth it.

How much total loans would u have to take out for cal arts? What kind of graphic design?

Words like "power dynamics" and "power objects" seem empty, and you use them quite a bit, at least in the section you provided. I think your work is interesting, but I don't know if you need to explain the metaphoric implications of your actions in such detail. Too many truths spoil the myth.

I attended smfa for undergrad. I'm not sure how generous they are with scholarships, but it's an expensive program, especially since the facilities and studio space is lacking. Some of the faculty are really amazing, but it depends on your focus, I know the performance and sculpture department is strong. I may be bias, but I don't think Boston offers a lot for the graduate students. There isn't much of a contemporary art scene, some small alternative gallery spaces, but they are far and few between. That's my two cents.

Well as far as I understand, all admitted MFA students have their tuition covered (instate or out). And I believe most are offered a TA position for both years like I was. The TA position isn't a ton, but the typical $4000 a semester. I also received a $3000 Research award for my first semester, I don't know how common this award is or if it is renewable. I'm also not sure if it is possible to ask for more money, since they already seem to be quite generous. I am calling them this afternoon to clarify some things. But in any case, like with most of the UC MFA programs, the funding is plentiful.

I also will be accepting UCSD's offer. As with most of the MFA students, I received a great offer which covers tuition, plus TA position, plus research award. For those who might be thinking about reapplying next year, take a look into UCSD.

I second this! I told a program last year that I couldn't attend because I couldn't afford it and they gave me an additional $8,000. (In the end it was still too expensive, because $42,000 a year is ridiculous for tuition), but in any case, it can work out if you just ask.

Typically, MFA programs will let you defer. This means they will save a spot for you next year. However, often times they can't offer you the same or any funding you were originally offered, but that may not be the case everywhere.

Im going to have to agree with mlk. You are exceptionally young, even for MFA programs, and the Whitney ISP is for artist's who are older, more accomplished, and have more experience. If you are interested in NYC, I would totally encourage you to check out the New York Arts Practicum. It's a 2 month residency/assistantship program. I attended in the summer of 2013 and it was great.

When I visited UCI, I noticed a particular agenda as well. I also just felt like the program was a little small and not very diverse. I felt they were a bit disconnected from the resources of the larger university.

I saw their exhibition in 2013. It's a very rigorous theory driven program. Not ideal for people interested in making. Most of the people in the program already have MFAs, but not all. It is also a way to get exposure to the NYC art scene/market.

Big differences in those programs.

Yale! Enough said.