Alment

I think post-baccs can be worth it. Taking the post-bacc and using the time to make a kick-ass portfolio for other grad programs is an option.

Thats a lot of debt I would definitely make sure you're making the right decision before going. Hopefully you had the opportunity to visit! I was in Boston last year, I know someone who went and didn't think it was the best investment they could have made. They left and applied elsewhere. It's different for everyone of course! I didn't visit the studios but I did visit campus for a Wangechi Mutu lecture, it was pretty great! The students seemed involved. Otherwise, who can say.

Okay just speaking from personal experience. I went to tyler and basically all the grads got 3/4 semesters paid for through TAing, they also received stipends for it. Its not really that much debt and if its someones dream school I think its worth it. Either way you usually end up paying money even if its just loans for cost of living and the philadelphia cost of living is pretty low. Jerry Saltz is one of my idols. He knows you don't have to go to a well-known program to succeed but still recognizes the fact that things might be easier for you if you decide to. I think ultimately Jerry Saltz knows how many MFAs don't end up doing anything at all so yeah, that wouldn't be worth the loan. I think its always a good idea to take the opportunities you want to

go to Tyler... its worth it. Don't make decisions based on money. Tyler is a really great program, I'm sure you already know that. All you guys turning down great schools for fear of loans gotta prioritize, just my 2 cents.

me too, wow its kind of amazing! I think I have to call them though and make sure they have everything because my mom's info is a little trickier and i think she forgot to submit info on a house that she is paying off loans on in needaccess. also her 2015 return wasn't available, but still i don't think it can't change that drastically. Looks like I'm definitely able to go!! Honestly I would have paid whatever though Trapnado are you still deciding? Come to Yale!

I haven't heard from Hunter yet but they made it a point to tell me at the end of my interview that the longer I go without hearing from them the better. She said first they notify the rejected, then they notify most of the acceptances while they still figure out some kind of possible awards or something, then they'll notify the rest as soon as they know who is getting what. I really didn't think they offered much financial assistance given that the tuition is so low but it seems that maybe they do?

did anyone get any financial info yet? I'm sooo stoked but finding it hard to be too happy without knowing the whole situation!

hahaha you sound amazing!

Accepted! Feels not real! Ah!! Trapnado, are you going to do Columbia or Yale?

Its so hard for me to decide. I feel like if I got into Yale I would go, but it would be difficult if i didn't get much funding (probably still go anyway). Otherwise I was absolutely smitten with RISD yesterday. I thought all of the professors were so amazing and i wanted them to be my family haha. I met 5 professors who all seemed like they knew every detail of my application already and asked me all the right questions and actually talked about specific influences of mine that i hadn't even shared with them. I feel like i want to go there even more than i did before now so it makes things really difficult. Hunter used to be my goal and now I'm not sure at all basically. I also can't look away from free education at VCU. so yeah, no idea! eh i feel like maybe mine was awkward at some point too, honestly they're just unyielding and i think its safe to assume everyones had a moment like that and they probably expected it. As for SAIC i got a call for acceptance but nothing else. They said other stuff is in the mail, i didn't 100% understand/ hear but I'm also not feeling SAIC personally. Great facilities and faculty though!

hey congrats! How were you notified about SAIC funding? And also how do you know you will be contacted on Saturday by Yale? Good luck!!!

If i were you I'd go to Irvine. just my 2 cents!

hey congrats, that was super quick! How do you think your Yale interview went? Do you already know which one you prefer?

I saw that you can only bring 6 paintings, even if you don't have 6 "other" (drawings etc.)

yeah me too I just checked.

Good luck!!!! You will be great! Think positive.

have any painters heard from UCLA yet on here? I'm getting a little foggy on whats truly happening haha... I feel like some people got some phone calls from UCLA painting asking some weird questions but weren't notified of any decisions? Did anyone get a rejection/ acceptance from UCLA for painting?

ya'll ready!!!?? How's it going so far for people who have interviewed? Are any other painters not bringing 6 drawings? I don't draw, my work is pretty materials-based. ...it makes me nervous

how were you notified about Columbia? VCU painting sent out some acceptances and waitlisting last night, but maybe they're not done.

Hey thanks! I'm excited for RISD but I literally have NO portable work and they want 5-10 portable pieces.... yikes. As for PAFA, I have mixed feelings. I know a lot of undergrads from there and they loved it. That being said, I know some grad students from there who liked it but wish they waited and went somewhere else. The program seems really geared towards the thesis exhibition where the school makes a profit on big sales. I don't know many specific details but I think if you got into Tyler or UPenn they might be more beneficial. That's just my opinion! It also depends on what kind of work you make. PAFA seems more academic in terms of painting, so if that's you then maybe its actually a good place. Don't let my opinion deter you, I would just air on the side of caution until you visit. You 100% should absolutely visit before you go and then you will be able to see if the cohort is a good fit. If you are interviewing anywhere else in Phila definitely stop by there and look through the grad studios.

Hey guys! So I applied to 11 schools... It is definitely too many, I think I will now take Cranbrook off of my list for their lack of funding. I'm an idiot because I didn't check my alternate email account.. I just saw an email from VCU! I was offered full tuition for first year (2nd year will probably be evaluated after) and a 10k stipend for 2 teaching assistantships, Fall and Spring! Wtf!!!! I still have interviews to go to and don't have to respond until April (thank goodness) but I will take them up on their offer to pay for a hotel and go and sit in on a crit and seminar this next month! After I hear back from Yale and Hunter I will let them know whether I accept or not. Whoa!!!! Going crazy over here!

Thanks!! I applied to too many schools, but it's so hard to judge whats a good fit without visiting! I'm also kind of a nervous wreck in interviews so, might get rejected everywhere haha.

Hey Keris, how did you hear? I am still waiting to hear back from VCU painting after my interview. Waitlisted is a good thing! I'm scared to hear back from them so soon because I still have interviews to go to and don't know if ill be able to give vcu an answer so quick.. Side note, just got an email from RISD painting for an interview!! !

you consistenly crack me up. Don't be so down! What programs are you still waiting to hear from?

Congrats!!! We're all dying to know... did you interview? Did they call during business hours? Hows the funding?! Thats so amazing!! Did you apply to any other schools or are you set on UCLA?