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Still holding out for CMU. I feel like a broken record, but has anyone heard anything yet?
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Just now, Karisjns said:
Okay y'all, I am absolutely confused/flabbergasted.
I just got an interview invitation from SVA after hearing nothing from them since I turned in my application in January???
They have already sent out waitlists, rejections and acceptances in my department (fine arts/painting) several weeks ago.
This is weird and unexpected.
Seems like they went through their first round applicants and now that some of them weren't accepted or didn't accept their offers they are interviewing you. Congrats!
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14 minutes ago, SenatorCinema said:
Still never heard back from them, status still shows they are waiting for decision. Which program did you apply for and when did you hear back?
New media but I heard back at the end of January.
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Any other accepted UIC applicants going to the MFA show / accepted student night this Friday?
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20 hours ago, chz&pcake said:
I sent an email on Monday to the graduate coordinator, I'll let you know if she gets back to me
Anything back on this?
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Any news from CMU for anyone? Was never interviewed, but hoping for some finality.
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16 minutes ago, calmly waiting said:
One thing I've taken away from this process is that I would genuinely love to see what happens inside these selection committees. Additionally, I would love to be a part of a selection committee. I should maybe put that on my statement of purpose next year.
I read this on the reddit /r/gradadmissions sub and it really helped my perspective - from the chair of an admissions committee
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Rejected this morning via email to decision letter on portal for UCLA DMA. Still nothing from CMU but expecting another rejection.
Good luck to all those admitted!
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56 minutes ago, MjamesPDX said:
I’ve heard over and over again, do NOT pay for grad school. It’s not worth it. Teaching jobs are increasingly difficult to come by after school anyways, having a mountain of debt to add to that stress is gonna suck really bad. Just my two cents?
This is precisely what I have heard repeatedly (often from people who did take out tons of loans). MFAs have a high philosophical/personal/societal ROI but not a high financial ROI (typically). My goal was to put myself in a position to have a better practice and possibly teach without worrying about a mountain of debt I'll never pay off.
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I'm guessing if I haven't been a part of these successive waves of rejections or acceptances from UCLA DMA or CMU that I'm probably on a waitlist? Hoping something happens tomorrow but I really can't be sure. Even a rejection would let me make a decision with the offer I have, but still holding out so I can make a fully informed choice...
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12 minutes ago, warp said:
CMU interviews happened back in mid-February. I was told they are still finalizing decisions and funding offers over the next couple weeks.
I also haven't heard from CMU - although it looked like a lot of people were rejected right off the bat back in early February. Not sure if there's any possibility left, but I'm assuming rejection too at this point.
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3 hours ago, beep beep said:
thank you!!! this is actually quite reassuring to hear. do you recommend waiting a bit to see what funding options come through, or asking sooner? was it also from cca, or another school? thanks again.
also---i haven't seen anyone else mention emily carr here, but i did get an email from them today that they are having a delay in admission results due to "unforeseen circumstances" so...just an update if anyone was looking for it.
It was from another school. Did they say anything about upcoming details/further information relating to your offer, including a formal offer letter? I might send an email thanking them for the acceptance and asking about next steps and they can tell you if you should expect any information about funding, deadlines, etc.
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25 minutes ago, beep beep said:
was accepted into my ideal first choice today (location mostly! don't really want to move lmao) but there was no mention of funding in the email. a good moment and a sad one as well...this process is so up and down. cheers to everyone still waiting for more info!
My funding package took about three weeks to get to me after I was accepted - you might ask what funding is available. They know that this is a question you will ask and negotiate on.
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Has anyone heard anything from UCLA's Design Media Arts program? Waiting on that one and CMU. Nary a peep, but I've waited this long I can keep going.
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For anyone who hasn't heard a rejection or interview invitation from CMU, the graduate coordinator replied to me this morning saying that they will not have a final list until late March. So, keep hanging in there.
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On 2/7/2019 at 10:00 PM, carolina89 said:
Worries: I’m past 29, got my undergrad degree in Chemical Engineering but worked in Finance for 5 years (related fields huh). Had a major burnout 3 months ago and finally decided to take matters into my own hands and “follow the dream”: move abroad and go back to academics. It’s the ultimate goal but occasionally I still wonder “am I too old?”, “is it worth to spend most of my savings on expensive tuitions?”...
Excitements: omg life is SO beautiful, bright and calm without my previous job! I can sleep, laugh, hang out with my friends. I was working my life away, literally. Already got 2 offers which makes me feel SO relieved (won’t need to go back to the old times) and excited!
I also got out of finance and went back to finish my undergrad at 29. Just about to turn 31 and got into an MFA program and waiting on two more. Your 30s are the PERFECT time to go back to school, and tbh your age and world experience are a competitive advantage when it comes to grad programs.
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Anyone hearing anything from UCLA yet?
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Well, an account from UCLA liked a photo of mine on Instagram and this is where my excitement and anxiety start to run wild.
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Worries: First application cycle and I applied to the two most competitive schools in my field, and I was naive enough to think I might get in, in addition to a safer bet but also a more rigorous program. I visited the top one earlier in January for app research and it definitely put stars in my eyes, hoping now that I'll get in to work with some really fascinating artists who I align with really closely, but if I don't get an interview I feel like I definitely will be somewhat crushed at least for a while.
Excitement: I got into the safer bet and am excited to go there even if I don't get in anywhere else, and I'm excited that my life is about to go through a significant and much longed for change.
Overall, I think I am mostly hoping for this process to be over sooner rather than later. This is my first time going through this and I really don't understand how people can do this multiple years in row. It is emotionally exhausting. So exciting and ultimately maybe one of the most important things we will do for our careers, but definitely draining - and I'm terrible at compartmentalizing.
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This is my first time through this process - what should I take it to mean if others are receiving rejections and interviews from a school but I've heard neither? Just heading to the next round if they don't find who theyre looking for in an interview? Or is silence as good as a rejection?
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4 minutes ago, NeverKnowWhat said:
Thanks! Actually they sent it on the 25th but i didnt see it untill a few days ago because it went into my spam email, woops. They asked me to pick a spot to interview on either the 1st or 3rd of Feb so it may be cutting it a little close, but there could be other interviews i dont know about. Fingers crossed for you!
Good luck! Let us know how it goes! CMU was my long shot app - was really interested in working with Golan Levin - if you talk to him be sure to let me fanboy on the experience.
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4 minutes ago, NeverKnowWhat said:
I got an interview ith CMU and UCSD, any links to where i can find previous interview questions for them? I've been searching but im coming up empty.
oh never mind i finally found the thread.
Congrats! I'm still holding out some hope I'll get an interview with CMU - did you just get it today?
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Just rejected from CMU! Knew it was coming just wanted it officially.
Looks like UIC is it! Who else is heading to UIC?