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  1. Vespertine
    Yes, it's pretty common for people's work to change dramatically in grad school. I've never heard of anyone transferring departments though. Most programs are way too structured in terms of their timelines for that (plus it's likely very important that the number of students in each program stay consistent, for funding, studio space, etc.) Unless you're in a super dogmatic program, I don't think anyone will care if your work changes. Look at the work coming out of most painting programs and you'll find lots of artists who aren't painting by the time they finish. Same goes for sculpture, photography etc
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    Congrats!!
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    Have you appealed for more money from SAIC? I don't know if they'll give you anything significant, but I know they have an appeals process if you want to try.
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    If your work is strong, and you're engaged with contemporary art enough to know the "right" way to speak/write about your work... I don't think a BFA is necessary. You can learn all of these things and even show your work without a BFA -- it'll just take some effort to catch up. Especially not if you already have an undergraduate degree. Unless you have unlimited funds (and time!) to throw around, paying for a second bachelor's degree just as a pathway towards applying for an MFA is pretty reckless. I was honest in my interviews and said that getting an MFA was an opportunity to get what I missed out on (art school experience) in undergrad, and I think the interviewers appreciated that.
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    Heading to RISD in the fall! I just let the other schools know I won't be attending, so hopefully that means good news for people interested in those programs! Congrats!
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    Congrats!!
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    Have you been able to visit either school or talk to current grad students? I visited SVA's photo department (after connecting with some professors at a portfolio review), and it just didn't feel like the right fit to me. I agree with @LingX22 that SVA is more on the commercial side, and they seem to expect you to find/have more of your own equipment, studio space, etc. The photo facilities are kind of limited compared to what I've seen at other grad schools. 1st years typically don't get their own studio. Good facilities + having a studio are super important to me, so that was a deal breaker. If you can visit either one, you definitely should!
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    Congrats on the UCLA offer! If the fellowship is good, I wouldn't hesitate to take it, tbh. Congrats! So great to see people finding their perfect fit
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    I can't think of any essays particularly focused on artist statements, but reading some classic art/theory texts might help you see the ways you can write about art! Lots of common art school texts are listed here: https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/art-theory
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    There are many people who get an MFA despite not having studied art as an undergrad! I would even say it's a fairly common reason people get an MFA. All that truly matters is your portfolio, not your undergrad degree. I would look at the student work coming out of the programs you are interested in to see if they seem like a good fit for the type of work you do (and if your work is near the level they expect from their grad students). If you don't have much experience writing about your art, I'd recommend reading a lot of essays, exhibition reviews, and even other artists' statements. That can help you prepare to write about your work for your applications. If you're friends with any other artists, I'd also ask them to help you edit your portfolio and read over your statement!
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  32. Vespertine
    Congrats to all of you!!
  33. Vespertine
    Wow sorry you guys are having such issues with Hunter. Obviously it's supposed to be a great program, but if this is how they handle applications, I'd be afraid to see how the administration of the program itself runs...
  34. Vespertine
    Photo. How long ago was your interview? It took ~3 weeks after mine to get a decision, and I see from other posts in this thread that their acceptances have been sent out on all different days -- so I wouldn't worry so much!
  35. Vespertine
    Thank you! ? I'm so relieved to have answers from all my schools now. Well, Columbia still never sent an official rejection, but it seems pretty obvious since the interviews have already happened! Now I can stop incessantly refreshing my inbox...
  36. Vespertine
    Also I just saw a few of you posting about age -- don't get hung up on it. I've met plenty of artists in MFA programs who were 40+ years old. It's really not out of the ordinary at all.
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