grandguignol
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22 hours ago, nikcav said:
I really wish schools would be prompt with their rejections. If I didn't get an interview at a school that does interviews, I'm automatically assuming rejection, but why not just notify those people when you notify of interviews? I'd like to start deciding what I'm going to do with my life for the next year until it's time to try applying again, but I feel like I can't until I absolutely have a no from everyone.
Anyone else thinking they didn't get in anywhere? What are you going to do with your life now?
this was my first time applying. I've only officially heard from 2 but already decided I'll just apply next year. as far as what to do with my life, I'd already been a working artist before this...really institutional validation is nice but I'm not holding my breath. Art is supposed to be a space of fun and freedom and community and panels don't have the right or ability to deny that to you.
honestly, I was really depressed when the rejections started happening. I started to question my portfolio, the ideas behind my work, whether I was wasting my time doing detailed oil paintings. rejection confirmed all my worst insecurities. what's been making me feel better is spending time in my studio, being part of an upcoming group show and the planning/distraction behind it, and time.
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yeah i got a form email asking me to check my application status and got a rejection letter there. BUMMEDDDD
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rejected from mason gross. well, at least i won't have to worry about moving.
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3 hours ago, nikcav said:
I am in the same boat. I've gotten a flat out rejection from one and wasn't asked to interview for two others. I really really hope I hear something good from one of my other two soon. Where all did you apply/in what area?
i applied for painting at vcu, yale, rutgers and iu bloomington. i probably should have applied to more places but i was stupidly optimistic!
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1 hour ago, untitledforhim said:
hi cpw0021, it is individualized and I applied for Visual Arts at Rutgers.
so far 3 of the 4 schools I applied to haven't asked me to interview. honestly feeling pretty demoralized
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I too have nothing about an interview on mine (for painting). pretty bummed as I assume this means I'm out.
here's an article that might make us feel better (even though there's something equivalent in every mfa program):
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1 hour ago, Alment said:
This is just a general question for anyone I suppose, but just wondering: What is the draw for you all of the low residency program? And also for bwd2109: Do you prefer SAIC low-res over Tyler?
If I had the choice I think right now I would go for Tyler MFA because the painting program is actually phenomenal, Dona Nelson is an incredible artist and person, and a lot of recent Tyler Alums have actually already achieved quite a lot. It is a smaller pool of people and I think they might get a bit more attention, if that matters to y'all. Plus Philadelphia is an amazing city with an awesome ICA, Phila museum, Vox Populi and other amazing galleries, and 1.5 hours/ 20$ bus round trip to NYC.Tyler seems like a great painting program and I totally agree re:Dona Nelson. I only didn't apply because I live in philly and wanted a change of scenery (been here a decade now). it is an excellent place to be a working artist; tons of affordable studio space as well, which makes for a very smooth transition once you graduate.
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got it, thanks y'all.
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nice work everyone. stupid question: how do I make signatures show up? I'm not seeing anyone's!
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thanks for this! I really wish yale could give department specific stats. I assume painting is probably lower.
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does anyone know what schools mean when they ask for your entire portfolio as a PDF document with a cover sheet? is it like having a page per image? I emailed u of Washington asking and never heard back.
also, yes, I applied to skowhegan. I apply every year, and am rejected every year!
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this book has a great chapter on documenting work and writing a statement. I can maybe scan the pages later but it's worth buying regardless:
MFA 2016 All Art ADMISSIONS freak-out forum!!!!!!!!
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damn, I just got into iu Bloomington with a really good offer, after I'd already decided I was reapplying to schools next year. feeling very indecisive!