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@Prachi G sent you a request! http://linkedin.com/in/aluri-smitha-rao-02065249

@Prachi G do you want to connect on LinkedIn? We can chat about this further?

Hey @Prachi G I got accepted into Pratt and Parsons. I’ll be picking Parsons since I like the curriculum better. I didn’t apply to CCA. I think you should go for SVA, the IXD program is amazing! (though more expensive). But it also depends on what your background is and what you’re looking to get out of grad school. Good luck, let me know!

fingers crossed! ? All the best!

Did you hear anything from Parsons? Also any idea if DT gives out acceptances without interviews?

I got accepted to the graphic design program, but there no mention of funding. Do I wait to hear more about funding or reach out?

Has anyone applied to the Calarts graphic design MFA?

@munusshih Congratulations! I didn't know they were doing interviews! When did they send out interview invites? And when are the results expected?

@lazzyshivam Wow, it's actually great finding a fellow Indian interested in applying to the same places for Fall 2021. I like the fact that Pratt allows us to pick between Design and Research. Though Pratt IXD is much cheaper than the other programs, and offers an MS, I am a bit apprehensive about it because the number of credits offered are less - only 36 for a 2 year course as opposed to 60 credits offered by the other programs. And, I'm actually not able to find adequate information about alumni/student work considering it is a fairy new course. I think you're also on the same boat. Both Parsons's and SVA are user research oriented as well. But they're expensive, very expensive, yes (and for an international student it is quite scary, but I'm thinking of it as a BIG investment) However, the industry connections and internship opportunities are pretty great. Have you considered CCA'S IXD program? I just spoke with someone from CCA's admission department and he said that it best suited for people with 3-5 years of professional experience, it is a one - year intensive IXD course. This might work out cost-wise.

@lazzyshivam Since I come from a graphic design background, I was looking at IXD programs with a good design - tech balance and I think both Parsons DT and SVA IXD offer that. The Parson's DT curriculum is broader. The website says "Areas of practice include wearable technology, game design, new media art, digital fabrication, physical computing, interaction design, data visualization, and critical design." (https://www.newschool.edu/parsons/mfa-design-technology/) On the other hand, the SVA IXD course is a pure interaction design course that slightly overlaps with related fields.https://interactiondesign.sva.edu/mission

Hi, just joined gradcafe today. Which offer did you accept? I'm looking to apply to the two plus SVA'S IXD and Parsons DT for the fall 2021 intake. So it would be great if you have any insight regarding either of the two courses. Hope you're doing well!