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  1. Vespertine
    I don't know much about the program, but I was lucky enough to have crits from Saya Woolfalk and Steffani Jemison (both Parsons faculty members) a year or so ago. Amazing experience. If all the faculty at Parsons are of their caliber, it's bound to be great. The only exception I've heard is for photographers, as the resources are apparently limited for photo grads.
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    Congrats!! RISD is an awesome, awesome school.
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    Wow! Congrats!
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    I don't know about painting specifically (photo applicant here), but I'm under the impression that Columbia interview requests for all departments have been sent out already based on the posts in this thread. I'm assuming I got rejected! I keep seeing people posting that Tyler painting decisions still haven't been released, and that they're accepting without interview requests this year. So it's not over yet!
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    That's awesome!! Congrats ?
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    It's definitely a great idea to go to grad school closer to where you eventually want to live! Especially if there's substantial funding. As a photographer, I think it's especially exciting to move to an area with totally different light -- it always changes the way I see and photograph....
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    Congrats!! That's awesome. I honestly haven't heard great things about Pratt or Parsons photo, particularly about the facilities (I would definitely visit all three schools if facilities / equipment availability are important to you). They're both great schools, just lacking a bit for photo grad students. Otherwise I would pick based on funding and the work you see coming out of each school!
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    I wouldn't jump to thinking there's anything "wrong" with your work! It might just mean that you need to research which programs are the right fit for the work you're doing. It could also just come down to the way you've put together your portfolio, which should tend towards a more coherent vision rather than showing the entire breadth of your practice. Or the way you've written your artist statement. Unfortunately one thing you probably missed out on by not studying art in school is the "right" (or accepted) way to talk/write about art -- though it's never to late to change that. I'm sure plenty of us would be happy to offer feedback if you want to share a link to a website or anything (or feel free to PM if you'd feel more comfortable) EDIT: Also don't lose hope yet, it's not over till you hear back for sure.
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    Had my RISD interview today! Should be my last interview, and I feel like it went better than any of the others. They asked great questions. Fingers crossed.
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    Hm, I know a lot of people who did that as undergrads, but it probably just depends on the state and the school. It's definitely not something you can assume, but it works out for some people if they look into it.
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    Yeah, that's super misleading! Sheesh. You should definitely email them so they at least know it's a major factor for you. If another admitted student turns down their offer, maybe they could redirect some of that funding. Also great point from @dmirko. Even if you can't get in-state tuition for your first year, you should be able to qualify for it in your second year as a new full-time resident. Could help soften the blow. Congrats and good luck! Glad you had a good experience, some people make it sound like the interviews are super intense...
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    It really depends on the school -- I just got an interview request as recently as Friday, so it's not necessarily over. If no one has posted about your schools in this thread, you could try emailing to ask if your application is still under review. That really sucks about the funding, sorry Unfortunately all an EFC of 0 really ensures is that you can get (possibly subsidized) federal loans. They're not the worst option, but obviously taking out a lot in loans isn't great either way. As for outside funding, there are lots of small things you could apply to, but I don't think there are many that would cover the cost of grad school besides stuff on the scale of a Fulbright etc. Funding is truly the worst part of all of this.
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    Congrats!
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    Got a RISD photo interview request today! That's the last of my schools (well, I still haven't heard from Columbia, but it seems that's just a rejection by this point lol). Glad to be done with all the waiting now... Congrats!
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    @franster I'd love to meet up, but I'm actually just Skyping in! I wish I could've made the trip; I love Chicago. In terms of SAIC being a place for experimentation, I've always gotten the impression that it's very interdisciplinary. I think it's a good place to experiment. The only particular downside to SAIC in my eyes is that I imagine many of their star faculty members are not super accessible or doing much actual teaching.
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    Hm, I just checked and I got a hit from Rhode Island today. But I know a lot of people in Providence, so I don't know if it means anything ?
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    Congrats! Best of luck on your interview -- there are a lot of really awesome people in RISD's painting department.
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    As far as I can tell, RISD hasn't sent out interview requests for anyone in photo yet (or painting, sculpture, printmaking for that matter...) I have a Skype interview for SAIC photo tomorrow.
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    Most artists have day jobs, even some of the ones you might think of as "successful" artists, so don't worry about it being a stupid idea! It's totally reasonable. Portfolio reviews are events where you bring a portfolio of your work to receive feedback, both on the work itself and on the way you have selected and arranged it. If there are particular schools you are interested in, you can also learn more about their programs and connect with some of the professors. The graduate portfolio review days were in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco in 2016 (http://portfolioday.net/graduate-events). I don't think any of the schools you listed participated, but it's a helpful event regardless, especially if you never had to put together portfolios as an undergrad. Plus (at least for photographers, can't speak for painting/sculpture) there are plenty of portfolio reviews that aren't connected to grad schools, or you could look for other events in your area meant to connect artists. A lot of the people who studied art in undergrad might have a leg up in terms of knowing how to present and (especially) write about their work.
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    This is so, so true. I'm very excited to be surrounded by artists in grad school.
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    Like @sylviecerise, I was originally a STEM major (for 2.5 years) too! While it's not nearly the same as having a master's in engineering, I can relate. I'm so much happier than I would've been. I'm not sure what your work is like, but definitely expect some questions about the intersection of your work and engineering, or if you've ever thought to combine them. One of the best artists I knew in undergrad was an art/engineering double major, and her work really brilliantly drew on engineering. But it's also fair to completely separate the two. Either way, your story might make you a memorable candidate. As for reaching out to professors, I've never heard of anyone getting admitted like that. But it doesn't hurt to talk to some beforehand. I wouldn't send unsolicited emails, but if you contact the graduate admissions departments at the schools you're interested in, they might connect you to relevant professors. Going to a graduate portfolio review day also really helped me (though I realize this would be tough since you're international). I ended up emailing with several professors afterwards, which I think might've helped me out.
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    Photo! Congrats on the interview, hope you get good news in March!
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    Congrats!! That's awesome
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    Yeah, I've only see Graphic Design and D+M acceptances (thanks to those posters!!). No one has even mentioned interviews from other departments...
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    Has anyone heard from RISD? I feel like I haven't seen posts about ANY department yet...
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