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Just got an interview request from CU Boulder!!

I just got an interview for Cranbrook Photo 

Yes of course.
It seems like you're getting anxiety about the admissions, me as well, but don't worry about it too much. We'll be fine
 
(Just checked mailbox ten minutes ago, though. Haha)

Just had my interview with Portland State for the MFA in Studio Practice.
It was scheduled for 15 minutes, but we talked for 30 minutes. Hopefully that's not a bad thing. 
The questions they asked (for anyone with an interview soon and are wondering how it will go):
Why do you want to go to graduate school? Why now?
Are you open to experimenting and breaking out of your comfort zone with your work?
Can you tell me about your current creative concepts?
Where do you see your art progressing in the future?
Are there any projects, books or films that have inspired you and your work?
What contemporary artists are you interested right now?
Why have you chosen to apply to this institution/program?
Are you open to working on projects outside of the University?
They also opened the floor to any questions that I had for them.
Hope this is helpful!

This is what I was asked for Portland State's interview for MFA in Studio Practice:
Why do you want to go to graduate school? Why now?
Are you open to experimenting and breaking out of your comfort zone with your work?
Can you tell me about your current creative concepts?
Where do you see your art progressing in the future?
Are there any projects, books or films that have inspired you and your work?
What contemporary artists are you interested right now?
Why have you chosen to apply to this institution/program?
Are you open to working on projects outside of the University?
They also opened the floor to any questions that I had for them.
Hope this is helpful!

Aha, Thanks for the info

Here's a list of sample interview questions UofM included in their email to me.  Most of them of pretty general so hopefully they're helpful! 
 
Why are you getting an MFA, and in particular why did you apply to UofM?
Tell us why you want to be an artist?
What is the main topic/question of inquiry/research question you are trying to unpack while at UofM?
The U of M is a tier one research university, many of our departments and schools are the top-ranked programs in the country. Could you expand on your thoughts about interacting with other units/departments on campus?
What role does research play in making your artwork?
What do you believe is the role of Art and/or Artist in the 21st century? Where do you think Art and its practice is headed in the 21st century? How do you see your own work in relation to the 21st century?
The Stamps school of A&D is committed to community outreach and engagement, we have programs with healthcare, public schools, animal shelters to name a few. Do you have experience or interest in these connections?
The international travel experience is an important part of our graduate program. How would the international project inform your work, your research?
What are your plans or thoughts after receiving an MFA?
Tell us about your exhibition experience. Do you want to exhibit or do you see alternate ways to distribute your work?
What are recent exhibitions you have seen that you have interested you and why? What artists do you admire?
Tell us about something you’ve read (could be a theory, fiction, or news) that has had an impact on you?
Have you had experience teaching, do you have an interest in teaching after your degree?
Tell us a little about yourself and your interests (cooking, sports, etc) a memorable personal experience that has inspired you.

Well, an account from UCLA liked a photo of mine on Instagram and this is where my excitement and anxiety start to run wild.

Hey! I think SAIC has not rolled out all interview letters yet (atleast for Visual Communications). I just recieved this email today :
Hi Pallavi, 
  Thank you for your patience as we process a high volume of applications at this time. We will be in touch with you in due course.    Best,  Arthur

Accepted to University if Cincinnati DAAP!

Accepted to University if Cincinnati DAAP!

Accepted to University if Cincinnati DAAP!

Accepted to University if Cincinnati DAAP!

Accepted to University if Cincinnati DAAP!

So bizarre, I got my art and tech request in the mail. No email! But hello nice to meet you fellow Art n Tech cohort!

I just got an interview request for SAIC! I won't lie, I cried. I had completely given up on Grad school this round. 
Editing to say that its for the Art and Tech department!

For real? That is so hilarious.. and congrats!!!!!! My fingers are crossed for you!

Yay congrats!!! You got this!

I just got an interview request for SAIC! I won't lie, I cried. I had completely given up on Grad school this round. 
Editing to say that its for the Art and Tech department!

However, Congratulations! 

I applied to Art and Technology and find it kind of hilarious they used ....... not technology to inform me. A little tongue in cheek maybe?

I just got an interview request for SAIC! I won't lie, I cried. I had completely given up on Grad school this round. 
Editing to say that its for the Art and Tech department!

I would say it's probably a departmental thing. I think people said SAIC Painting got calls, someone in another department (fashion??) got emails. I believe acs0000 applied for new media.
My big question is - why not use the pony express or owl? Just imagine a dusty acceptance letter with weather worn edges showing up at your door in the claws of an owl. Great publicity.

I just got an interview request for SAIC! I won't lie, I cried. I had completely given up on Grad school this round. 
Editing to say that its for the Art and Tech department!

I just got an interview request for SAIC! I won't lie, I cried. I had completely given up on Grad school this round. 
Editing to say that its for the Art and Tech department!