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Just submitted my Yale and UCLA applications. To be honest, I don't feel great about it. It was down to the MINUTE and the captions for my portfolio submissions definitely suffered. Also forgot to capitalize a word in one of my titles. Mad at myself. Does anyone know how much these details matter? This is so hard! ::stressed::

Thank you, Gaara. I appreciate your contributions to the forum!

Wow nice work!! Congrats on getting all of those applications done. Hope you get into your top choice programs.

Hi everyone, I have a question about dating works in your portfolio. When filling out details for each portfolio image, do you put the date, month, and year the work was completed or is just the year sufficient? I'm reapplying to two schools and a few of the works in this new application were included in my previous application. The thing is, I have lost track of the exact month and year I finished those works (I know, I'm kicking myself) and while I can approximate the time period, I'm worried if I label them with a date that's different from what was in my previous application it's going to raise questions. I can play it safe and just enter the year, but I'm not sure if they're looking for a more specific time period. I'm applying to UCLA, Yale, Hunter, and Columbia. I actually checked the pdf confirmation of my previous applications and only the year appears next to each image even though I remember entering a month and a year. Thank you and good luck to everyone! I know it's crunch time for a lot of us now.

Hi Gaara, thanks for the sound advice. I am aiming to have iPhone images and the statement ready to send to recommenders by the weekend. I'm applying to UCLA, Yale, and Hunter.

Hi everyone, In the weeds with these apps. Phew. I have a question about sending your statement and portfolio to recommenders. I'll be wrapping up my statement in a few days, but don't have plans to photograph my portfolio until mid December. My deadlines are Jan 9 and 15. I want as much time as possible to put finishing touches on my pieces. However, my recommenders would like to see my statement and portfolio so they can write their letters. For Jan 9 and 15 deadlines, should I send the statement to my recommenders first and then the portfolio images in mid December? I know this might be cutting it close. Otherwise, I could try to take decent photos of the works as they are now and send recommenders both the statement and photos sooner. Also - What is the recommended time to photograph your portfolio pieces? I estimated two weeks for any digital retouching and then uploading to the sites. Like I mentioned, I could use the time to get everything in the best shape possible. Thanks all. Best of luck and hope everyone gets into their top schools! It can be a stressful time getting these apps done, but we're going to make it.

Posted just now Hello, This has been a great forum. I think it's my turn to ask for some advice. I have socially anxious tendencies, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic. I'm realizing they may be hindering my application process. I know I can't be alone here. I applied to programs for the first time in 2021 (Hunter, NYU, and Columbia for painting). I didn't get accepted anywhere. I was going to try again for 2022, but decided instead to spend the year developing my work and becoming a stronger candidate. I've learned a lot since then and now see that I may be fumbling some crucial steps because I get nervous about the parts that involve other people. Reaching out to programs in advance so they have some familiarity with me - This is a big one and the topic I'd really appreciate advice on. I only reached out to Hunter in advance and never got a response. I emailed the head of the painting dept, which feels silly now. I don't know where to begin with this. I know there are people at the programs specifically for this purpose. How do I go about connecting with people/faculty at schools and who should I reach out too? Is there anyone that would want to look at my portfolio in advance and get to know me beyond answering generic inquiries? I'm interested in Yale, UCLA, Hunter, Rutgers, CalArts, and Columbia. When is a good time to start doing this? Rec letters - It took me years to apply the first time because I got really hung up thinking about this. I can naturally develop good relationships w/ instructors at first, but after a while, once I start getting individual attention from someone I admire, I get nervous about disappointing them and retreat. I know a lot of this is in my head, but it stresses me out. Statement - I only shared my statement with my sister and my closest friend. Neither of whom are visual artists. How do I get solid feedback on this part of the app? Halp. Thank you very much.

Hello, This has been a great forum. I think it's my turn to ask for some advice. I have socially anxious tendencies, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic. I'm realizing they may be hindering my application process. I know I can't be alone here. I applied to programs for the first time in 2021 (Hunter, NYU, and Columbia for painting). I didn't get accepted anywhere. I was going to try again for 2022, but decided instead to spend the year developing my work and becoming a stronger candidate. I've learned a lot since then and now see that I may be fumbling some crucial steps because I get nervous about the parts that involve other people. Reaching out to programs in advance so they have some familiarity with me - This is a big one and the topic I'd really appreciate advice on. I only reached out to Hunter in advance and never got a response. I emailed the head of the painting dept, which feels silly now. I don't know where to begin with this. I know there are people at the programs specifically for this purpose. How do I go about connecting with people/faculty at schools and who should I reach out too? Is there anyone that would want to look at my portfolio in advance and get to know me beyond answering generic inquiries? I'm interested in Yale, UCLA, Hunter, Rutgers, CalArts, and Columbia. When is a good time to start doing this? Rec letters - It took me years to apply the first time because I got really hung up thinking about this. I can naturally develop good relationships w/ instructors at first, but after a while, once I start getting individual attention from someone I admire, I get nervous about disappointing them and retreat. I know a lot of this is in my head, but it stresses me out. Statement - I only shared my statement with my sister and my closest friend. Neither of whom are visual artists. How do I get solid feedback on this part of the app? Halp. Thank you very much.