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Regardless, there are tons of Fellowship and Residencies programs that are out there. Look this list over, 20 Top Artist Residencies. I recommend Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture. Only 65 artist are accepted annually to this 9 week summer program intensive. This rigorous program includes one-on-one critiques and faculty lectures. The setup is very similar to a MFA programs. I plan on applying there when the 2016 application comes available in November.
Lastly, your comment is a little confusing. Can you clarify some things, like where did you get your last MFA and or BFA-- you didn't mention them?
hey all,
i was wondering if anyone had any information about the practice of getting more than one MFA.
i have several professors who have told me that i should at least apply and consider grad school straight out of undergrad and i agree that i feel ready for an MFA and would get a lot out of it
i talked about the fact that i would really appreciate going to a well-funded MFA program if i go next year because i already have some undergrad debt but if i got into a top program (vcu is the dream) with little funding, i wouldn't want to pass up the opportunity. the response from a few people has been to go for the money now, build a stable practice, pay off my current debts etc and then apply to top programs later.
this seems like weird advice to me for some reason but also does make sense if it's as good as it sounds, the opportunity to have the MFA experience twice... i mean, are MFA programs reluctant to accept people who already hold MFAs? or is it otherwise detrimental in anyone's opinion? i don't want to make a rash decision, only apply to funded schools and regret it ... and i can really not afford to just apply to all types of schools right now and decide later unfortunately :/
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Yes, I think we have some of the same interest. I'm just as interested in taking courses outside my major, (creative nonfiction writing). I have a lot of big name research schools that also have strong/small MFA programs. I have been also on the fence about Stanford, as their MFA is relativity unknown, but I seen one of their Faculty, Enrique Chagoya, give a artist talk at MAPC last fall, and I really loved his work! Sadly, they have a GRE requirement, not sure how serious they take your test scores, but I'm not the best test taker. Stanford funding seems like it may cover your full tuition, seeing that they only take 5 students.
I'm starting to get anxious now too. Especially since I'm still not entirely sure (in spite of a boat load of research) which schools I'm applying to, but I'm visiting four of them in September so I'll know better then which ones fit with my interests. My list so far:
Definitely applying to:
University of Chicago
Northwestern University
On the fence:
University of Michigan
University of Illinois, Chicago
Stanford U
UCSD
I'm interested in interdisciplinary studio programs, particularly in well-regarded research universities because I want to have the opportunity to explore other areas of study outside of the visual (particularly creative writing). Anyway, I'm really looking forward to applying this year!
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Hey Artist!
Another MFA Visual Art Application season is arriving! I know I'm not the only one exploding with anxiety and anticipation.
Last 5 freak-out forums:
MFA 2015 All Art ADMISSIONS freak-out forum
Helpful Popular Must Read Topics:
http://forum.thegradcafe.com/topic/17014-what-makes-mica-so-great/?hl=funding#entry1057844232
http://forum.thegradcafe.com/topic/48388-too-young-for-mfa/?hl=yale
http://forum.thegradcafe.com/topic/14853-international-programs/?hl=%2Binterview#entry230736
http://forum.thegradcafe.com/topic/13212-low-residencies/?hl=+interview
http://forum.thegradcafe.com/topic/19944-figuring-out-loans/?hl=international#entry235314
http://forum.thegradcafe.com/topic/15793-mfa-photography-2011/page-5?hl=international#entry232122
http://forum.thegradcafe.com/topic/35048-how-much-do-schools-look-at-gpa/?hl=funding#entry1057884494
Can't wait to hear from everyone!
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Hello,
I think we are in the same boat. I'm also applying straight out of undergrad come next fall and I have a printmaking background, and also I agree with the printmaking facilities, they are hard to come by, depending on your location. Lucky my school allows student, alumni and current instructor to use facilities. This summer I have been preparing and making new work and started drafting my artist statements for some of my schools.
Some of my printmaking instructor have said that, U Washington, UW-Madison, RISD and VCU, are great schools for printmaking (might have missed a few others...)
I had an instructor who graduated from Madison, she claims the school was more geared towards preparing academic base artist, like teachers. RISD "supposedly" be the best for printmaking, not sure about that. Personally, haven't done any research on RISD Grad programs, since funding is not the best I hear; (someone correct me if I'm wrong...)
U Washington is suppose to have a HUGE press bed, so you can make very, very large prints. U Washington was very attractive since I work extremely large, just the location of the school wasn't great in my eyes. U Washington and UW-Madison seem to be the best, had 3 teachers come out of those programs and they had nothing but good things to say and their work is fantastic!
Not sure if you attended National Graduate Portfolio Day, there you will get the most correct and updated information regarding grades and what they looking for in successful candidates. Lastly, I recommend reading through some of the Freak-out forums if haven't already, you'll be become a mfa school Guru.
Hello-I'm new to this site and will be starting to apply to MFA Printmaking programs this fall, for the Fall 2016 semester.
Does anyone have any recommendations on programs to check out? I can't seem to find any current lists of best programs in the country.
Also, I feel like my work is in transition and I have only one semester left of BFA undergrad. Do you think I should apply for 2016 school year or take time to see if my work goes somewhere completely different by doing a post bach at my current school? I'm so torn! (As printmaking facilities, off campus, are very hard and very expensive to come by)
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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#2) Experience the Real World First
Personally, I disagree with the idea of telling people that they should take a year break before applying for grad school. I think this discussion is largely dependent on the individual and not the generalization that every undergrad is immature or undeveloped coming out of school. (fresh undergrads do get admitted every year) Honestly, best thing to do is talk to your instructor who knows your work best and attend Graduate Portfolio Day. From there you can make a informed decision. Regardless, of your applicaton success, the experience of applying to grad school alone, has to be of some value.
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Did any of you guy go to the Yale open house last fall, how was it? Thinking about going, but think it will be a tease, considering how low the acceptance rate is at Yale. I know it will be helpful and possibly an investment (ex; flight,hotel) Or should I save my money and wait into I actually get invited for an interview, (if ever)
Thoughts...
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Thanks technotronic! Have you decided where you're going?
Hows the funding at Columbia? Do they offer full rides or nah...?
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Not trying to force myself in a program. Just trying to get more information regarding the program.
I talk to one of the program coordinator their a few minutes ago. She told me to apply and that they have taken undergrads, regardless of age, and yes it is a competitive program. There is emphasis on making physical work, but also there is theory base component to the program. They also offer credits to students. No you don't have to have a "flashy" resume/CV. I hope this help future applicants and current.
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Honestly don't know what the issue is... I email them, and they have accepted undergrads in the pass.
Does anyone have any real information on the whitney program.
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See that Colombia decisions are rolling out. Does anyone know what the funding is like for the program?
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you're a printmaker (huge strike one) who hasn't gotten his or her MFA yet (strike two)
my advice is don't apply. it'll be a waste of your time and money.
it's for people who make theoretical art. the only two people I know who went there both did conceptual videos with a marxist bent and had already gotten their MFA's from Columbia. that program is impossible to get into and is only for a specific subset of artists. if you look at the faculty and past faculty there is literally no one who is a painter (or a printmaker for that matter)
trust me on this one
Your comment is a little brash, I didn't ask for a critique on my eligibility for the program. As a previous posters has stated, individual have been admitted without a MFA and even the website considers candidates without MFA's. So I don't know what your getting your information from, but's not from the program. If your going publicly post something make sure it's factual, instead of speculation.
I have decided to defer my application into next year. Yes my work is 'center" around printmaking, but would not consider myself a printmaker, but more interdisciplinary and theory base.
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I discover this program late last year and I'm debating on applying for the Studio Programs before the deadline April 1st. The description on the site is super vague. Does anyone have any experience applying to this program, then please respond. I have read some post from last year on this site, but they weren't extremely helpful. I'm extremely confused if you have to send out physical paper documentation of your work??? I thought that was extremely odd and old school, they don't accepted cd's and said nothing about flash drives. I have other questions, I'll wait into I get a response.
Hopefully this forum will serve as discussion platform for this interesting 'mysterious' program.
Thanks!
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I see that a few of you have participated in Yale interviews, but have included very little details regarding the interview process and experience, this is the opposite from other Yale related forums from the previous years. Hope you guys find the time to let us in on what went on during this years Yale interviews, as Yale has a very unique interview process.
Anyhow, I have taken the time too look over Yale student work, and was disappointed. The quality of work was not exciting, and seemed rather primitive compared to many top MFA programs student work I have looked at. I mainly viewed Yales first and second years painting and printmaking students; which supposedly be the most competitive for admissions.
Maybe it's me, but does anyone feel the same way, I know it's my opinion--just was wondering what others felt.
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I didn't even apply to Yale. It's probably a good thing too; I don't think i was ready from the responses I have gotten from other schools.
Some seem very enthusiastic but other 'top schools' like Yale I have gotten interviews for, but they seem to think I am 'just not quite there yet'.
I have thought about trying to apply to Yale next year as a transfer, but I am unsure of the transfer process. :/
When where you able to speak with Yale regarding your work. Sorry, you can't "transfer" to Yale, this is very common with most MFA programs, they usually don't accepted transfer credits.
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You can search for grad school admissions notification from the past years. Go to Search Result at the top of the page. In the past year Yale MFA program usually responses back Feb 1st, with rejections and Interview notifications.
Good luck everyone!
I know this happened past year. Someone posted the estimated Dates when Schools notify applicants ...
For what I've heard from the past is:
Yale - First Week February
Bard - Second Week February
UCLA - March
USC - April
Might be someone could add more data?
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Thanks for your comments. AKW94 I think lot of the practices out there going to MFA are already "accomplished" -... In my case I am looking for the introduction of my thoughts into the contemporary art discourse... Never went to art school... So I think I will benefit considerably from an MFA.
BTW. I saw your work and it is very solid. Good job!!
My comment wasn't really my personal opinion. I'm just repeating what some of the comments I herd from schools during Grad National Portfolio Day and post on forums.
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We have such a long way to go......
Anyone applying to Roski?
What happen too Indian Bloomington if you don't mind me asking....
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Competitive programs for an competitive portfolio.
Be carful, your work is very, very far along for an MFA applicant, I have herd of people being rejected for a portfolio that is too "accomplished". Why a MFA?
Regardless, Interested to see how you application pans out.
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Can anyone clarify the "100%+ funding and TAship" at UCLA? Does this funding include a tuition waver plus supplemental waiver for out of staters? I've seen people post on other forums about getting around 15k but it was unclear if that was just towards tuition? Hope this isn't a stupid redundant question! Thanks!!
I was under the impression that for out of staters, it includes full tuition +
You guys are all right, and no you are not being redundant. UCLA awards a full tuition waiver and more than generous stipend. I recently saw a post in that an admitted applicant was given a non-resident compensation of 18K, just as a stipend to cover living expenses with addiction to a tuition waiver. It's seems a decent amount of people where accepted to UCLA during 2013 freak-out forum. I recommend that you guys go and follow their post, I know I am.
Actually debating if I should consider applying to UCLA, they have a top MFA program and provided more than generous finically aid for there students. Doing so more research to see if they might be a good fit me, herd they are rather picky...
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Good to repost that to make it easier to find!
The complete thread about programs with excellent funding is below.
There are quite a few more programs that aren't in your post.
Also, consider applying to programs that aren't in the top 10 and so highly competitive....you might be pleasantly surprised to receive funding and you won't have a huge debt at the end.
In the end you make your own success.
If you have any to add please add it to that 2012 thread as well. The info is still valid.
The majority of schools on my list have good funding, I commonly see post like yours, assuming that attending a top MFA programs means huge debt. Which not always the case.
Cornell has terrific funding, I have made it my mission to find if they did or not, and the majority of the admitted applicants received tuition waivers and a TA position/stipend. Cornell funding has been pretty well documented throughout the Freak-out Forums.
PennDesign I had the chance to meet and talk to a faculty member during National Portfolio Day, and she mention that they have great funding, especially for minority students. Plus, PennDesign has an international MFA Show every year, I think the next one is in Korea...
Yale, is only 'need base', and I have no doubt that I want have to drop a dime there considering my financial situation. DOVA pays 75% of your tuition and that's only merit base, no clue what they may offer for 'need base'-- that might finish off the rest.
SAIC is the only school that I'm currently scratching my head about, their funding is horrible, I think they offer only 1 full scholarship per programs, besides that the highest I seen is 12K. They'er also last on my list, but I keep them there because during Portfolio Day, the chair mention that they are increasing merit based aid.
Not in a rush to attend a MFA program, so them being competitive does not bother me. Whatever I end up I want it to be a Tier 1 school, finishing strong at an excellent program is what I'm looking to do. I'm young so I'll continue to reapply into I get in a MFA program, that I feel will further my work and my career--even if it's just an head start....
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An interesting post made by another user in 2012, thought I post it here.
West
- UCSD (full ride + teaching stipend)
- UC Irvine (I believe there is good funding here, but unsure of details)
- UCLA (both DMA and the regular arts program give up to 100+% funding with teaching)
- USC (many admits get full tuition funding)
- UCSB (full finding + excellent stipend and teaching)
- Stanford (full ride + excellent stipend and teaching)
- UC Berkeley (full ride tuition for instate peeps, out of staters pay difference)
- Mills (not always, but I have heard of 50+% funding here)
- UC Davis (50-70% funding)
- UOregon (full ride + teaching stipend)
- UW (full ride)
- ASU (Arizona State) (full ride) + (50% tuition + Merit Scholarsihps: for International Students)
Midwest
- UIowa (I believe there is full funding avail here)
- Indiana (full ride, I believe)
- UChicago (75% tuition funding + teaching stipend) - KEEP an eye on this program. They are dumping a TON of money into the arts here (esp. with their fabulous Logan Arts Center. A "hidden gem" of a program)
- UI-C (I have heard of good funding here)
- Northwestern (full ride + excellent stipend and teaching)
- SAIC (I hear of one full ride and one half ride per department)
- SIUC (Southern Illinois) (full ride + stipend)
- UMichigan (full ride, first year travel funding, free computer, + stipend)
- Ohio (both state and university) (full rides + stipend to both universities)
(I'm sure there are others in the M-W…)
South
- UGA (Georgia) (excellent funding)
- LSU (Louisiana) (excellent funding)
- UF (Florida) (full funding)
- UTex-Austin (50% or more funding, I have heard of)
- Georgia Tech (MS in Digital Media is a full ride)
East
- Alfred (full ride + stipend)
- RPI / iEAR (half the admits get full finding)
- Carnegie-Mellon (70+% funding)
- RISD (Pres. Scholarships range 40K, 20K and 10K, but most pay)
- Rutgers (heard of full funding)
- SUNY Buffalo (heard of good-to-full funding here)
- Tyler/Temple (sometimes they do offer full funding + stipend to some first year MFAs, but 2nd yr seems to get best funding)
- SFMA (has been known to dish out some decent money, but not all the time)
- Yale (if you are low income, along with your parents (regardless of your age, they ask for your parent's financials), you can qualify for excellent funding. If not, you will pay)
- MIT / ACT (I have heard of around 50% funding)
- Univ of Maryland (full ride + teaching stipend)
- VCU (70+% funding)
- Cornell (full ride + teaching stipend)
- MICA (25-50% tuition for some)
- Bard (heard of there being up to 50% funding)
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I am new to this forum and I have found this to be an extremely valuable resource. Currently applying to the following programs for MFA Painting. Any other suggestions? Under the radar painting programs? Here is a link to my work. Opinions welcome!
www.nicolasjroche.tumblr.com
Boston University- most likely my first choice. John Walker is the department head and I am excited for the opportunity to study with him
Columbia
RISD
Yale
Carnegie Mellon - really like this program
VCU
Temple-Tyler
SAIC
Pratt
Not sure if the work on your blog is your official documentation for your school applications.
Just note that schools require that paintings and drawings are photographed showing the edge of the work. This is pretty much a standard requirement for documentation for all schools.
Why is MICA not on your list for painting, from what I gather from past freak out forum they seem like they had an excellent painting program. I find this site very helpful too, glad I discover it so earlier, I'm a college Junior so I'll be applying next round. You can also view my portfolio below...
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Personally, I would not informed them of my previously attend school, unless there was a chance that I could transfer credits or if the school specifically ask if I attending a previous MFA program on the application or during an interview. If they don't ask, then don't tell.
At the end of the day it's about your portfolio...
Good luck
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I think Yale funding was slightly a mystery as not many people get in.Thanks for putting things in perspective, I wasn't sure if the "need base" went as far as a full tuition...
100% of need (of $55k) so whatever that would be for you
for me it was full tuition plus some money for living expenses as well as many people I know. increases slightly the second year.
MFA 2016 All Art ADMISSIONS freak-out forum!!!!!!!!
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After counting application fees, I'm realizing just applying to 4 schools alone can get extremely pricey. I'm thinking maybe 2-4 schools will be more than enough. Already started my app for Yale, PennDesign and SAIC, going to decided if I should apply for a fourth school after Graduate Portfolio day in November.
Just some interesting news-- Yale School of Art is searching for a new Dean to succeed Robert Storr, they started the search back in April of this year. Not sure if this is of any interest to anyone. I know some people make their decisions on schools specifically on certain faculty.