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UCSB is a very loose and open program. It's interdisciplinary with full funding, guaranteed TA-ships and fellowships for some.
Some other perks:
-great facilities
-engaged faculty
-relatively close to LA
-beautiful campus & huge studios
I started the MFA program at UCSB this Fall. If anyone has questions, message me : )
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On 4/10/2017 at 4:30 PM, YayYayYay said:
You and I have had a similar experience this round, and I cannot agree with you enough about visiting schools.
I received rejections from my top picks as well, and was preparing to start trying for the next year. I didn't know a whole ton about NYU, I applied due to encouragement from one of my mentors, so the invitation to interview was a surprise. I did it in-person, and got to see the campus, meet the faculty, and students. I'm so glad I did, the quality of their facilities were more impressive after I went to visit one of my top choices for comparison. That program's studio buildings weren't even up to code! Always, always visit the schools, and hang out with the current students to get insider information.
Congrats on NYU
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8 hours ago, Cengstro said:
@dunton I feel ya re:age-- I'm 32 w/two kids! Forever figuring it out....
I haven't heard anything from Northwestern & I'm not sure if that's good or bad. Did they say they're waitlisting a specific amount of applicants/interviewers?
@apoemaballet do you have any news?
I haven't heard anything yet either :/ doesn't seem like a very good sign
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Glad I started this discussion. Thanks everyone for your input
I had no idea that DeVos has been art friendly in the past. What a twist. Though it doesn't make me feel less nervous.
It seems like private universities with funded programs might be the safer bet? Either way I agree it's smart to find out where exactly funding is coming in for each program before deciding.
I will be sure to post here about any details on the funding sources of certain schools as I learn more.
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6 hours ago, sylviecerise said:
Wow that's way earlier than past years! Not complaining. What department did you apply to / did they say this applies to all departments?
She said every department is different but this is the general timeline.
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Is anyone else getting worried about the security of funded schools considering the chaos of our current administration?
Funding/stipends for graduate students in science fields was temporarily suspended a couple of weeks ago.
Now with Devos heading the Education Department the future looks even bleaker. And with talks of NEA funding getting removed...
While I'm sure some funding comes from private endowments it seems like much of the funding for state schools would come from the government. Does anyone have deeper insight on the sources of funding and how programs could be affected? Would this be an appropriate question to ask in an interview?
It sure feels like a weird time to apply to grad schools
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51 minutes ago, BlCEO said:
Anyone hear anything from UCLA yet? I think based on last year some people heard this week from some departments...
I actually called them today to figure out scheduling.
She said she couldn't give me definitive dates but phone/skype interviews should be announced the third week of February. Acceptances are typically announced mid-march which I believe is earlier than last year?
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23 hours ago, Cengstro said:
Congrats. Have you decided in person or Skype?
Going to do in person, even though it will be quite the trek!
I think it will be worth it.
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2 hours ago, .letmeinplz// said:
Some schools don't meet until after the deadline so a late letter doesn't disqualify. There is also the possibility of a final deadline for materials that is later than your deadline to submit the app (my CMU app had a deadline of Dec 1st for reduced fee, Dec 15th for full fee, and Dec 31st for all materials including LoRs). It probably will disqualify once they start having to make admit decisions though, so if possible go have a face to face meeting with her in her office. Professors are usually knowledgeable on when their deliverables are actually due and know how important it is to the students they are writing for.
Thanks for this input. Hoping it applies to art programs! Some of my schools note that recommenders must get letters in before the deadline.
1 hour ago, meghanmetier said:Lol one of my recommenders asked me to finish it so he could submit everything immediately. Another one told me she started, my third one hasn't responded to anything
That is ridiculous. I hope everything works out! I'm writing a sample/detailed guideline for my letter right now in hopes that it will help my recommender send it in ASAP
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Since this is the place to freak, I'm freaking because one of my recommenders still hasn't submitted her letters. I originally asked in September and we've been in touch regularly since. I last heard from her 4 days ago and she still hadn't started writing it but says she will. Two of my schools deadlines are by the end of the day tomorrow!
Does anyone know if applications are completely rejected if letters are submitted late or if there are only 2?
I guess I either need to somehow seek last minute emergency back up or stop being type A and trust that she'll get it done.
Horror application scenario. Beyond my control and does not feel good.
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On 12/16/2016 at 1:22 PM, sylviecerise said:
I'm considering installation shots a detail shot. Is your work better understood in context of multiple pieces grouped together? If not, I would imagine it's better to include just 1 piece/photo. I believe that some departments even explicitly ask to keep it to 1 piece/photo.
Thanks for your thoughts!
There is one body of work I will be submitting that is meant to exist in groups. For that reason I see the installation shot from the show necessary, but does that make the individual shots of these works detail shots?
I also make installations, so I'm generally not feeling the restrictions in detail shots over here. pfhmmmp
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What I'm wondering is whether exhibition photos are acceptable? This isn't really mentioned on any of the applications I've seen. Some of my work is installation based which I will definitely be including, but what about gallery shots of multiple pieces hanging on the wall?
Thanks!
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University of Oregon is 3 years with full tuition waiver and teaching stipends. Great faculty and environment
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On 6/15/2016 at 11:46 AM, Zander said:
They have a diversity scholarship for underrepresented students. So if you're a minority or a international applicant you might receive a full fellowship. Be advise that all funding is competitive and you must compete with other admitted students for it. The funding is cryptic because there isn't much of it! UPenn is a Excellence school but you might have to pay!
Thanks so much for the info! I assumed the cryptic nature of funding probably meant little funding
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Hi all!
I'm in the process of researching schools with the intention of applying in the next round this upcoming winter.
Does anyone have any familiarity with the UPenn MFA program? I feel like I never hear about this program but it seems incredible. Funding is pretty cryptic on their website. I'm trying to limit my options to fully funded programs with teaching fellowships. Is this a possibility at Penn?!
Also would love to hear thoughts on the program from anyone in the know!
Thanks
Funded interdisciplinary/ MFA program with loose boundaries
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Everyone gets funded with the TA-ship. The TA-ship pays a modest salary and includes a remission of all fee's and tuition costs. From my understanding certain out of state applicants may have to pay the out-of-state fees the first year, but not the second because you can claim residency. I came from out of state and everything was covered.
Some people get extra funding through the fellowships. I believe everyone gets smaller amounts of extra funding through grants, etc. It's a hidden gem and the art dept overlooks a lagoon!