Mos definitely! Also, everyone remember that your work itself is the most important aspect you are presenting at the grad interviews. If your work is strong, it will speak for itself and they will notice that. It speaks beoynd any other accomplishments, awards or gallery shows (which they never even talk about during the inteview, it's all about the work you brought) It's important to remember also it's not the school you attended during Undergrad that they are looking at, or how many exhibitions you've had since then, but rather if you're capable of making a cohesive body of work that can reflect collective thoughts.
I exhibited my work nationally and internationally as much as I could up until now, and not once did any faculty memebers from all the schools I interviewed at discuss the awards, fellowships or residencies I had aquired over the years. I came from an Big Ten University for undergrad that's probably ranked 54 in the art world by US NEWS and in the long run none of that shit really matters. The work has to be strong.
Yale nailed me on art history a bit, it was a lot of name dropping from almost every single time period you could think of. If you mention an artist you admire, be prepared to discuss that particular artists own inspirations in depth. It felt a little too pompus for me since one of the faculty members at yale regurgitated everything that was listed on wikipedia's topic "history painting". word for word, image for image in the exact order. A cheap shot now that I think about it. Then again he's a young adjunct and I heard he's now getting fired next year.
I'm writing so much because there's nothing rational about the selection process, or the art world for that matter. At Yale you're in there with 75 other applicants for 20 spots (10 male 10 female) so go figure.
Just apply to the school that program fits you the best and tackle them head on. Also present your excitment in full force about being there during the interviews, they will pick up on it for sure.
All the best,
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