TheBarnOwl

I also haven't heard anything from Hunter (painting MFA) yet. I did get the pro forma "check your status" rejection from Yale though, so I know my inbox is capable of receiving it, ha. Let me know if you hear anything! I was under the impression, based on previous years, that Hunter's interview invites go out the 15th, so that was the date looming in my head until now.

Based on last year's forum a MFA painting applicant for RISD was notified for an interview on Feb 23rd, not sure if it'll be the same this year!

Have to jump in with a recommendation for You Too Can Have a Body Like Mine by Alexandra Kleeman (she also has a collection of short stories) I've gone back to reread this book and it's so excellent. A question for those who are receiving interviews/acceptances, did you have any contact with the faculty or current MFA students before applying? And what did that contact look like, was it meeting for coffee, or email correspondence or asking them to come for a studio visit? Did you just mention it in your statement? I applied, interviewed, and was accepted a few years ago to Pratt, SVA, and Parsons but opted out because upon reflection none of those programs seemed just right for me at the time, and this year I applied for Yale (rejected), RISD, and Hunter. I ask because the first time around I had absolutely no contact with anyone affiliated from either program (although by the time I interviewed I did a bunch of research of course), and this time around have only had contact with faculty at Hunter. Is this something that top-tier programs expect, or, to word it differently, is it necessary? Any feedback appreciated!

I'm planning to meet friends early for drinks- around 4pm, ha, and then go see a band play. That way when the decisions come in I'll either be in a right place to celebrate or else I'll just not say anything about it all night and deal with the emotional repercussions the next morning.

Is this anyone's second time applying? Something that struck me as extremely fortifying at Yale's open house were the two first year students on the panel that had been flat out rejected without an interview or anything the first time they applied. And then seeing them sitting there... we shouldn't be too hard on ourselves if we don't make it this time! But still sending positive vibes to everyone for tomorrow! I wish I knew when in the day we'll be getting that email!

Long time reader first time caller here. Thought I'd finally say hi because, reading last years forum, it felt so robust and that was probably because everyone was so present, I actually found myself rooting for some of the members! This year I applied to: Yale, RISD, Hunter Totally in agonizing suspense for tomorrow's Yale decision!