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Your response of "I'm always confused when people apply to MFA programs..." implied you're being dismissive about other people's genuine inquiries. Furthermore, your "Lord, please don't go by the ranking list, just make your own list and go by that!" response implied you're discounting the fact that (whether you agreed or disagreed with the list/methodologies) how ranking actually somewhat (emphasize the 'somewhat') determines the school's credibility of producing artists/designers. It's completely fine if people are questioning about the programs they're going to attend.

Just got word I've been accepted at Tyler School of Art! They're only offering a half TA though, what am I going to do??

Last year, the Rutgers results were staggered.  Some got interviews and some were accepted without.  I want to say it was over a few weeks that people heard.  They sent rejections to people at the same time too.
And grandguignol, don't let it get you down.  Last year I applied to 5 schools and only got an interview at 1.  At the interview, it was very apparent that it was not the right school for me.  This year I researched schools a little more, cast a wider net and applied to 12 programs, and I've already got 1 acceptance and 5 interviews.  A year really can make all the difference.
 

Last year, the Rutgers results were staggered.  Some got interviews and some were accepted without.  I want to say it was over a few weeks that people heard.  They sent rejections to people at the same time too.
And grandguignol, don't let it get you down.  Last year I applied to 5 schools and only got an interview at 1.  At the interview, it was very apparent that it was not the right school for me.  This year I researched schools a little more, cast a wider net and applied to 12 programs, and I've already got 1 acceptance and 5 interviews.  A year really can make all the difference.
 

Last year, the Rutgers results were staggered.  Some got interviews and some were accepted without.  I want to say it was over a few weeks that people heard.  They sent rejections to people at the same time too.
And grandguignol, don't let it get you down.  Last year I applied to 5 schools and only got an interview at 1.  At the interview, it was very apparent that it was not the right school for me.  This year I researched schools a little more, cast a wider net and applied to 12 programs, and I've already got 1 acceptance and 5 interviews.  A year really can make all the difference.
 

Last year, the Rutgers results were staggered.  Some got interviews and some were accepted without.  I want to say it was over a few weeks that people heard.  They sent rejections to people at the same time too.
And grandguignol, don't let it get you down.  Last year I applied to 5 schools and only got an interview at 1.  At the interview, it was very apparent that it was not the right school for me.  This year I researched schools a little more, cast a wider net and applied to 12 programs, and I've already got 1 acceptance and 5 interviews.  A year really can make all the difference.
 

I received interviews for SAIC Painting and MICA today.  I feel like the belle of the ball.  

I received interviews for SAIC Painting and MICA today.  I feel like the belle of the ball.  

Hey everyone.  I promised myself I wasn't going to look at these forums this year because I didn't want to freak myself out.  BUT, I got my first acceptance yesterday (third year applying) and figured my freak out is over.  
So yeah, I got a call that I was accepted to SAIC's Low Res program yesterday AND I was notified that I am a finalist at Tyler.  I figured I'd share that info in case it helps anyone.  I still had 5 applications to submit but I can now save my application fees because I like SAIC way better than any of those schools.  Lol
Anyway, good luck everybody!