blondertongue

email that basically linked me to my application

As in, what are the consequences and advantages ?? I'm thinking about deferring because I'm not able to move right away and would like a year to coordinate. Is it ever a bad idea ??

rejected from Columbia officially even though I definitely knew it was coming !! in actually really relieved cus I think I fell in love with SAIC when I was there and even I think a lot of hardworking artists come out of Columbia, my heart wasn't in it. Also for printmaking at least, Columbia isn't even top 10. I've never cared less about a rejection ha. Still annoying that it was by far the most expensive app tho -____-

bad news aside, knew you would ! congrats dude

yup, got my email yesterday! Pretty happy !

I specifically went to a full ride undergrad because I wanted the option of affordable loans for grad school and the freedom to choose whatever program suited me best. I think either decision -- big name school or full ride 'lesser known' have their own risks. With a lesser known school you run the risk of relying exclusively on your work to speak for you. We all know the world isn't that black and white and that its usually a combination of connections and talent that really make the difference. That being said, not every artist that has a successful post grad life really is that talented (imo). And not every talented artist gets the respect they deserve. What I worry about with more affordable programs is the same thing I struggled with in undergrad-- trying to build all those connections on my own. I guess I'm in the camp of biggest/best known program I can reasonably afford and pay off within 10 yrs. I had s friend who went to Columbia, sold a piece from his thesis show and paid of all his loans in one shot. It's not impossible to handle loans reasonably.

I think if you haven't at least been waitlisted by now, then yea. I got waitlisted two weeks ago without an interview.

shit! congrats derp, I got waitlisted for printmaking a week or so ago. good luck with your interview !!

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I GOT INTO SAIC !! Oli was the one to call me too he was my favorite faculty on my panel ! derp (ha), if I got in i KNOW you will too !!

got my SVA acceptance as well ! a nice little morning surprise. still biting my lip over SAIC tho

hahaha Jesus. one of mine asked me why I do such arcane techniques (woodblock) if we 'live in a digital age'. that question made me scowl.

I'm also clearly shitting bricks and already mentally preparing myself for another year of developing my portfolio some more.

dude are you kidding?? your portfolio (saw the website) is fucking killer.

yea you're right. I was really satisfied with how my interview went too. I was definitely there on the 28th haha. big curly hair and an orange striped shirt?