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Hello everyone, This application season has been brutal for MA and PhD candidates alike. I am presently looking at striking out this season, something I'm sure that lots of other students are looking at. I have one last program to hear back from and am really anxious that I haven't yet gotten any news. Does anyone know what is going on with U Mass Amherst's MA admissions? Has anyone else heard back regarding their applications or have any status updates? Should I anticipate a rejection in a week or so?

Hello! I am about to submit my application to the University of Delaware's Winterthur Program in American Material Culture and am being told on their portal that the deadline has passed even though it says on several sites that applications are due January 4th no later than 11:59pm. Please, if anyone else is in this position or can tell me what is going on, please respond!

Hello, I also was considering applying to Hunter's M.A. program around July, but since have decided to knock it off of my list. The CAA has a really wonderful booklet of applicant data from 2015-2016. Although it is certainly outdated and we are applying during what is likely a competitive season, their acceptance rate was 74%. Here is a link to where I found this information - I hope it is helpful! Best of luck with your applications! https://www.collegeart.org/pdf/publications/CAA-directory-art-history.pdf

This past May, I've graduated from a relatively good state school and am now taking a gap year to apply to graduate programs (both masters and PhD). This forum has been so insightful as to the application process, programs, and career options for those studying Art History so I wanted to pose a few questions to those who are also in my situation. I am applying to grad school to hopefully establish my career in as a curator of collections for a midrange state museum or university museum. I've had plenty of professional experience in museums: 2+ years at a Historical Society, 2+ years at a contemporary art institute, 1 year as a curatorial research assistant, and another working in a respected state museum. All but my curatorial experience has been in education and grant writing - both which are so important and fulfilling. My transcript is a little lackluster, I am graduating with a 3.4 overall GPA, but have several scholarships which could make up for that area. I suppose what I am wondering is - will my lower GPA limit my chances in masters or PhD programs? I am considering Tulane University (masters), Hunter's (masters), UT Austin (masters), UVA (PhD), Boston College (PhD), and Boston University (PhD). Do you have any advice for applying or any program suggestions?