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MFA 2017 All Art ADMISSIONS freak-out forum!!!!!!!!
Artsy2017 replied to thebestartistintheworld's topic in Visual
Extending a congrats and good luck to all who made it to where they are meant to be and if you didn't find yourself on the path you imagined, know that time will solve this issue. You will either wait till next year or find better opportunities than an MFA. Regarding debt, not everyone will get a full ride, especially as funding for the arts decreases with time... Think how the degree and debt will enrich your life as a whole. If you own a place to live, then go in debt. If not, use the money to purchase a home and then consider an MFA. Housing security is more important than education.- 2,106 replies
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My only suggestion is to have what I call "real" world experience before starting an MFA. Not all experiences have to be art based. Hopefully the programs you apply to will value your Japanese experience, interests in community and be a good fit. I am not sure art practice has a peak for development. You'll know when you're ready just make sure to research institutions that will support your niche. Write your priorities in life down, draw a timeline for goals and see where an MFA fits in... If you want to wait, wait. If not apply for 2018.
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MFA 2017 All Art ADMISSIONS freak-out forum!!!!!!!!
Artsy2017 replied to thebestartistintheworld's topic in Visual
SFAI is not as reputable, and a school for rich kids that get in for money not merit, but Cal is where real art happens and the students are serious about art making. Pretty much every CalArt alum I have seen, amazed me. Go visit. See for yourself. Take a look at Yelp comments for fun https://www.yelp.com/biz/san-francisco-art-institute-san-francisco?adjust_creative=dWJMtmYxpd5N5yoyzSuhtA&utm_campaign=yelp_api&utm_medium=api_v2_search&utm_source=dWJMtmYxpd5N5yoyzSuhtA & https://www.yelp.com/biz/california-institute-of-the-arts-valencia?adjust_creative=dWJMtmYxpd5N5yoyzSuhtA&utm_campaign=yelp_api&utm_medium=api_v2_business&utm_source=dWJMtmYxpd5N5yoyzSuhtA- 2,106 replies
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Artsy2017 replied to thebestartistintheworld's topic in Visual
Try this hostel http://hinewyork.org. It'll be about $50-60 a night (with breakfast) and it is bustling with young folk from all around the world. It is about a block from the subway.- 2,106 replies
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MFA 2017 All Art ADMISSIONS freak-out forum!!!!!!!!
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How are you negotiating?- 2,106 replies
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Would you go if they don't have funding? I feel like that is why they are taking so long to respond. You could buy a house for that kinda money!- 2,106 replies
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MFA 2017 All Art ADMISSIONS freak-out forum!!!!!!!!
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I am still waiting to hear back from Columbia. Without funding, $150,000 or so for a degree sounds insane!! Here is last year's tuition and fees http://arts.columbia.edu/1st-2nd-Year-MFA- 2,106 replies
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MFA 2017 All Art ADMISSIONS freak-out forum!!!!!!!!
Artsy2017 replied to thebestartistintheworld's topic in Visual
Since you live in India, I am not sure what kind of programs are available to you. Take art classes in whatever shape and form you can find them, at a local college, with a Master or via the post bacc Gwhar1 suggested. The main point is to continue learning and perfecting your portfolio. Also, I'm not sure if you've had time to read the variety of opinions on the freak-out-forum's 67 pages here, yet most agree that time spent in the "real" world will help with your practice. It is better to do an MFA later, once you have some experience, than as a means to jump into your first artistic experience. Lastly, as an artist you will always have to learn. It never ends, BUT there is a maturity of thought that plays into contemporary art making which isn't obtainable or hard to come by without life experience.- 2,106 replies
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MFA 2017 All Art ADMISSIONS freak-out forum!!!!!!!!
Artsy2017 replied to thebestartistintheworld's topic in Visual
Is is safe to say that if we haven't interviewed with Columbia by now, there is no chance? Also heard they're still reviewing and will take till April to respond.- 2,106 replies
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MFA 2017 All Art ADMISSIONS freak-out forum!!!!!!!!
Artsy2017 replied to thebestartistintheworld's topic in Visual
Now that we are talking about the prospects of an MFA, let's talk about earning potential. I'll be honest, I am so happy to be a part of the arts, and it took me a long time to get to this point where I am ready to take part in an MFA (undergrad was not in the arts), BUT I am horrified about my financial health in the future. In my heart, I know that this is a path that makes me happy, and I am 100% certain that I am destined to be on this path (if that makes sense), at the same time, I know that I have enormous debt to pay off, and have to think about providing for basic needs, and my future family, which is why every step I take towards the MFA is one that is taken with a mix of joy and fear. Even if I hardly pay for my MFA, I will still have big city living expenses that will not be covered by my scholarships, not to mention material fees and the fact that I will be out of the job market for a minimum of two years, since I have to attend full time and TA to qualify. So, what say you? All advice is good advice. Note: I am an older student, so time is of the essence. Waiting another year to apply sounds like waiting an eternity to be able to settle down, start a family and do all the other non-art related things I want to do.- 2,106 replies
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MFA 2017 All Art ADMISSIONS freak-out forum!!!!!!!!
Artsy2017 replied to thebestartistintheworld's topic in Visual
Yup me too, UCLA reject here At least I know. Sheesh!- 2,106 replies
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Artsy2017 replied to thebestartistintheworld's topic in Visual
Ok to alleviate anxiety and get off the topic of acceptance and rejections for a sec. how about a corny poem? The more degrees I get, the more I learn The more I learn, the more I forget The more I forget, the less I know So, why get those darn degrees?!- 2,106 replies
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Hunter is a mess. Their rejection email was full of grammatical errors and typos, and like others, they had the nerve to send me another email asking me to transfer into an art education program. Even if I got in, I wouldn't go somewhere that can't at least spell check in this day and age...- 2,106 replies
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Hey Sylvie, when did you hear from UCLA? Did you interview with them? Have you seen their graduate facilities? I heard they are moving the students and will have renovations for up to three years, so if true the chance that the graduate studios will be fully stocked and ready to go, are low. Anyone else have info on this?- 2,106 replies
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