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Check each account in your conspiracy theory. Each member started in different years. I'm actually already at VCU, another has already graduated with an MFA, another was applying two years ago and I assume the rest are applying this year. So much for conspiracy theories. I know it's hard to relax about the wait but stop obsessing about others. There are other more productive things to do. Get a hobby. Of course, you'll tear this apart, but what else is new? And for that matter, what you said about those users can also be said about theundoing, SocialKonstruct, MFA Troll, and NoraEllie who always conveniently pop up at the same time and protect each other like quadruplets. That said, I never mention that because it's a far-out theory that's unreal, just like yours.

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I saw that VCU was intensely promoted on here. Here is my first-hand account of VCU. First of all, funding has changed considerably from last year (see last section below). It was known as the fully-funded program that was at the top of the USNews list, and now for Painting it has been demoted to #12 within one year. Second of all, please re-check the faculty you are interested in working with, since some may have retired or are no longer available. Also, VCU is a place where who knows your faculty matters a lot. Of course, this is true for most MFA programs. Third, you absolutely will not have the same network as someone who studies in LA, San Francisco, NYC, DC, or Boston. Here are some other factors: Richmond: Not a safe city! https://richmondalarm.com/security-tips/most-dangerous-cities-virginia This is particularly important since there is no VCU campus because the buildings are widely spread throughout the city’s downtown area. Campus community: NONE. Each building functions individually so you only interact with the graduates in your program, so opportunities do not abound to interact with grads outside of your cohort. There are an abundant number of interdisciplinary MFA programs in the US. For some of us, the attractive feature of VCU's MFA was the opportunity to concentrate on a specific field. This has changed somewhat in recent years. E.g. Very few students are accepted to each specific field, so to lose one of those spots to a student who works in another field is unfair for those who were left out. Open House this year features an MFA Painting+Printmaking student who works with neither, instead using digital media, sound, and video production. This is particularly troubling since there is a VCU MFA in Kinetic Imaging program that works perfect for that. Also, the program is quite theory-heavy, so you are really pressed for time between assigned readings, crits, and teaching duties. My guess is that most MFA programs are like this, though I expected to have more time to work on advancing my practice. Funding has decreased. They used to have full tuition remission plus a great stipend guaranteed for all students for both years, but now not everyone receives a TA-ship and the package is not assured for the second year. Aside from counting fees, health insurance, cost of materials for each semester, etc. take into account that living in Richmond can be expensive and that you will probably need a car, which will add to the costs (parking at VCU is always a hassle). Since you are expected to work in your studio over the summer, cost of living is for 12 months. Yes, for some of us, this means loans. ✌️ ✌️ ✌️ these comments are made with goodwill, as I sincerely hope this helps to have a more balanced picture of the real VCU. It is important to weigh the pros and cons of any program.