[Fall 2017]

On 2/5/2017 at 4:13 PM, ohthehumanities said:

Did you end up calling? Hoping you heard some good news if so!

I am thinking UCI is already pretty far along in their admissions review process, though. As I suppose you've noticed, judging by previous years' results pages, Visual Studies tends to send out acceptances right about now. The little bit of evidence I can add to the pile is that while I haven't heard anything from the program re: decisions, I did have a Skype interview with them a couple weeks ago. I'm completely at a loss for how it went, but speaking with someone from Visual Studies def. confirmed my reasons for being excited about the program.

Yes I called apparently GRE did not matter for them. Grad division deals with it but not the dept so it did not affect how my application was reviewed. That being said, pretty sure if you already had an interview since I was not asked I will be rejected in time. Unless they do another round of interviews later in a second wave. I think it is an excellent option if you do get in and congrats for getting an interview! you probably have a good chance of being accepted but I dont know what their admissions process is.

[Fall 2017]

Has anyone heard back from UC Irvine?  It is the saddest thing but I looked yesterday to check my status and apparently I somehow forgot to send them my GRE scores so I'm actually not sure if my application will even be processed!! In any case I am planning to call them tomorrow to ask but has anyone been accepted or rejected yet? 

[Schools with Late Deadlines]

CORE program in Houston but not a traditional MFA.  Anyone hear good/bad things about it?

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On February 9, 2016 at 8:35 AM, Laceybug said:

Is this referring to Irvine?

Anyone know which schools don't bother to send rejections?

 

On February 10, 2016 at 4:59 PM, gtakaoka said:

Well gosh, they moved fast. Congratulations!!

Hope they're as prompt with their rejection emails

 

 

So for Rutgers and Irvine I'm rejected if no interview right?

[Visual studies type PhD programs]

On November 11, 2015 at 4:42 PM, condivi said:

Agree!

 

On November 10, 2015 at 3:35 PM, Joan Callamezzo said:

What would be your end game with a Visual Studies degree? It's such a niche field with virtually no job prospects. It would be more prudent to choose a field within "art history" proper and then focus on visual studies within that discipline. I wouldn't worry too much about not having a formal art history background. Plenty of students in top art history programs were not AH majors. 

yes good point, just that non traditional art history paths might be more interesting in terms of content and being able in incorporate other neighboring fields into research ie psychology, comp lit, philosophy...

also get overwhelmed by the options with art history phd as I am not sure how compétitive they are, haven't done much research in terms of top programs etc. beyond princeton and columbia

[PhD/DPhil Fine Art]

is rca phd fully funded? are you an eu citizen?

thanks, just wondering

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9 hours ago, cpw0021 said:

Yes last week by phone.

does that mean if we heard nothing we are rejected? havent heard anything

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anyone hear from uc irvine?

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Has anyone heard from Northwestern or know when they will be accepting/rejecting?

[Visual studies type PhD programs]

I am interested in a PhD that is not strictly Art History but that is something more like UCI's Visual Studies/ UCSD's Art Practice PhD.
Can anyone recommend similar programs?

I am also open to applying to (funded) programs that are combined MA/PhD programs in Art History. I don't have as strong a background in art history but have an art practice and a background in philosophy/theory and some art history so could benefit from that type of program, if you have heard of programs of this nature, besides UPenn and UMinnesota? I am currently in an MA program in aesthetics/politics.

Thoughts from graduates/students in the programs mentioned appreciated.

Suggestions welcome, thank you. 

[LA Area Crit/Studio Visit Group]

Interested as well.

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If I were you I'd visit (again if you already have) and try to meet with professors/directors to ask them what they think and discuss your application, applying again. At least you'll be in their memories as someone very motivated/intent on attending one of those programs. 

Thanks for suggestions.

Yeah I may just visit and talk to some students and see if I would really want to go anyways. 

 

Is anyone interested in looking at each others statements of purpose? If you already have one drafted...? PM me.

 

 

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If you have the same portfolio, then you need to try somewhere else.  If your work has developed substantially, your resume more robust, and your recommendations more enthusiastic, give it a try but do not count on it.  

To those who replied I appreciate it.  

I have 5 new works, maybe six...so about 1/3 of the portfolio images are different. I would also have different references and will rewrite my statement of intent.  Still not sure though

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Thoughts on reapplying to schools after rejection?

I was rejected from UCLA and UCSD two times and am considering reapplying this year. Do you think there is something in my application that doesn't fit with the schools and I should invest energy elsewhere? I would go if I was accepted to either school but am also trying to narrow my list and know there are other great programs. Trying to consolidate my list..

[Stadelschule]

Hey, what do you know about Stadelschule? Pls share thoughts and info.

Is it possible to teach in US/Europe after with the degree (because it is not a typical/official Master)?

[Accepted to Hunter 2015?]

I called the grad admissions office & it seems for Spring admits, we will not be able to create our CUNYFirst accounts until Sept./Oct. That is also when we will receive our official letters. So I believe fin aid is done at different times for Fall & Spring admits.

Ok, so there is a chance we will still get scholarships/funding and it has only been awarded to fall students?

[Accepted to Hunter 2015?]

Just a heads up the today was the deadline to accept

Yeah but I was accepted for Spring so thought I have until September to accept

[Accepted to Hunter 2015?]

I called the fin aid dept and they said to fill out a CUNY supplement form on cunyfirst after April 15th

Is that for scholarships?

I emailed finaid and they said all the funds had already been given out..hope this is not true..but I also didn't accept yet--do they award after you've accepted only?

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Thanks so much for sharing this info! I sent in my commitment deposit over the weekend so hopefully I find out more info soon.

 

 

Besides submitting commitment deposit did you send other info or forms besides FAFSA?

 

Were you accepted for Fall or Spring?

 

I emailed and they said that all the funds were already announced to the recipients. 

 

I was accepte for spring--so maybe there is still a chance of getting some money? Thoughts? I have not accepted yet, but would be nice to know funding before making the decision.

[MFA arts 2015: FUNDING AND DECISIONS]

This is what I've heard, nothing from experience, but it might help.

I've heard Hunter is not so strong in theoretical rigor as a program per se (heard this from an mfa student-curator), but with the amount of faculty and visiting artists you would probably find a niche (Calarts offers you the opposite, a very thorough- yet limited- concentration in critical studies and theory ). Hunter has tons of people coming and you are close to other important universities in case you want to attend their events too.

I would go to NYC for academic purposes, and LA for the overall life experience. 

 

Yeah it seems like Hunter is very much a DIY program, opportunities and connections you have to find yourself and be very motivated but they do have a lot of visiting artists. There aren't paid TAships until after 1st year and I was offered TAships both semesters at Calarts. Even though calarts isnt an MFA i think it might give me a strong foundation in a 1year program, improving writing and reading and make me a stronger candidate for reapplying to mfas afterwards, but at the same time, it might not..

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I don't think calArts offers more than 20k. I've received 14k scholarship + 20.5k of loans. I know a student who received a 20k scholarship but that was maximum.

Thanks.

 

I received 20 k and was accepted to an MA program--not mfa-- Aesthetics and Politics. I was also accepted to Hunter MFA and trying to decide between the 2 programs. If anyone has any insight on LA vs NYC

 

I am interested in theory and can apply for different MFAs next year and try to get full funding then or go on to do my phd after Calarts.

 

Anyone have thoughts on the theoretical rigor of Hunter, faculty, etc. I liked the work I saw in the open studios just feel it is more hands off given the size of the program.. 

 

Visited both and not much time left to decide.

[Accepted to Hunter 2015?]

Accepted for Spring 2016! Probably going but still waiting on word from a couple schools.

 

On my acceptance letter (email) it says I will receive the official one via snail mail in September. So I believe this means that Spring people have a bit more time to accept the offer

True.

[MFA arts 2015: FUNDING AND DECISIONS]

Anyone get into CalArts? If so, were you offered a scholarship of more than 50% tuition or is that the max? 

[Accepted to Hunter 2015?]

Deadline is April 15th (it says on the official letter "three weeks from date on this letter", which is March 24th. But then on the deposit slip says April 15)

 

 

April 15th!

 

 

Hey just triple checking that it is the 15th and not 3 weeks after acceptance of the letter which is also what it says (because that would be earlier for me). Will call today to be sure.

[Accepted to Hunter 2015?]

Has anyone heard about any scholarships besides the fund posted by TEM33056? I am considering accepting and attending, and I know tuition isn't that bad but still have to pay for living expenses in NYC etc. Please post if there is another grant/scholarship available to apply for.