PlzTakeME
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Just finished my UCL interview. 10 mins of presenting my work, 5 mins of their questions (why the Slade, what direction do you see your work going and what are you going to continue to explore, how will the MFA benefit you) and then 5 mins of my questions
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Good luck on your interviews everyone!
this is my third time applying to MFAs
In 2021 I got offers at SAIC (post bac w 50% scholarship) TUFTS (MFA w 50%scholarship) SVA (MFA w 50% scholarship) rejected by UCLA, UCL, Goldsmiths and Yale, and waitlisted at Columbia.
What I learned is ALWAYS negotiate your scholarship. I started with 20% with most schools.
Second year I retained my offers at SVA and SAIC, got an offer at NYAA with 30% scholarship and got rejected by Yale and Columbia.
This year I have only applied to Columbia and UCL. I assume Columbia's a no go because I have not heard from them, but I have an interview with UCL tomorrow which I am excited/nervous about.
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2 minutes ago, ThisSideOfPairOfDice said:
Congratulations (and also sorry because it’s nerve racking to not have a solid answer)! Have you applied to other programs?
I’m sorry for the bad news! I know its a very expensive school and I am still figuring out how I’m going to afford any of these programs.
I have offers to Tufts, SVA and SAIC (post bac tho). I’m leaning towards SVA because of the city and the programs focus on building practical skills for entering **the market**. Tufts seems to be the most welcoming thoughHave you applied elsewhere?
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3 hours ago, rororiroor said:
Has anyone gotten a rejection from Columbia? I haven’t heard a thing since the interview
Same here! I know some sculpture candidates have been accepted and I’m wondering if anyone has heard from the painting
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Have people heard back for Columbia Painting?
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22 hours ago, eiffel65 said:
Different school, but I asked IIT ID for more time to decide and they were super flexible with me-- moved the deadline from Mar 5 to Mar 30th. No harm in asking -- I emphasized how much I liked the school but wanted to make a fully educated decision by hearing from everywhere I applied to.
thats weird the deadline to submit my fee is the 15th, not the 1st
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2 hours ago, Picnic.Lunch said:
Has anyone heard from Columbia post-interview?
I interviewed with the painting department 10 days ago and have not heard anything. I was told by a friend who attended the Columbia MFA previously that those accepted usually here sooner, and those waitlisted or rejected here after the initial acceptances go out.
Any info from any department is appreciated as I was told that all departments usually notify around the same time despite the staggered interview schedule.
Thanks!I'm in the same boat! I think sculpture interviews were last week so if they do notify everyone around the same time then I wouldn't be as worried since it has not been that long since the last few interviews.
The wait is tough!! Goodluck to you!
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Has anyone been admitted to Columbia painting or have any info on when decisions will be made?
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2 hours ago, kiddroy said:
Ah, how did they notify you? I'm currently abroad in Taiwan. Wondering if they tried contacting by phone.
Yes by email and phone!
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8 hours ago, kiddroy said:
Oh woah. Yeah I never received an email/call and my portal doesn't have any updates. That's very strange. I'll definitely reach out to the office of admissions and ask. Anyone else here not hear anything?
Nothing shows on mine either though, it might be worth it to ask either way!
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6 hours ago, kiddroy said:
Wait has Columbia sent out interview invites? I haven't heard anything yet and the portal hasn't been updated.
Yes; Painting interview were/are scheduled for 12th and 13th of march
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Has anyone interviewed at Columbia for Painting and Drawing? My interview is tomorrow and I would love to know about your experience and who you interviewed with
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Rejection from SAIC Painting and Drawing
They did admit me directly into the Post bac program with potential scholarship. Has anybody here had experience with that?
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32 minutes ago, Dgzrlemc said:
Or maybe waitlist? I’m assuming due to high cost of tuition they have a large number of people turn down admission. I’m getting back to them this week to say no. Hopefully you’ll hear something soon! I don’t think it hurts to reach out and ask.
Thanks for sharing. I just reached out to them, let’s see! Where else are you planning to attend?
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If I haven’t heard back from SAIC painting after interview, should I assume rejection? Has anyone gotten a rejection for painting after interviewing?
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Has anyone been rejected from SAIC painting?
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has anyone been accepted after a not so good interview?
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17 minutes ago, sunnydelightt said:
Rejected from UCLA. Check ur portals!
What does it say and where?
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29 minutes ago, berries said:
I got accepted but nothing regarding financial aid
Congratulations! When and how did you hear about it?
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Anyone hear from SAIC painting?
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Official rejection from RISD painting today, received an email to check application status
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1 minute ago, SocialKonstruct said:
I am embedded in what you are saying about the elitist aspects of the contemporary art world and artists tend to be very democratic or caring about each other. However, the power players and art dealers are going to be elitists (and museum directors I wouldn't even comment) so if you are trying to get museum shows and gallery representation, any idealist concept about the happy little Bob Ross community about the art world will be burst immediately.
The scare tactic gets to be very brutal. As I have been making the rounds in the contemporary art world, the fact that I have seen much ugliness like my art friend getting paid by his former art dealers with bricks of cocaine instead of cash or another artist getting her artwork sabotaged by her assistant because of jealousy are more commonplace stories of how the elite and non-communal aspects of the contemporary art world function.
I agree, it is the reality especially on the commercial side. I have worked in galleries, at an auction house and a museum and have seen this first hand. But there is enough of that there; I would say I think there’s enough time to get to know the brutal elitism that exists in the real world, or “the market,” but I don’t believe that either. Things are changing. The power that gatekeepers held is slowly making its way into our hands, the artists. Ive interviewed artists who are getting out of contracts with their galleries because they are able to grow their art and reach on their own via social media! Lots more people are skipping MFAs altogether and doing okay too. With COVID, everything is changing exponentially, but this movement started way before
The art world can be gross. It’s terrible to hear about your friends experience getting paid with cocaine or another’s work being sabotaged. The reality is, these whole power structures depend on us. Without artists, there are no museums, no galleries, no auction houses. It’s about time they were reminded!
I am looking for a place that values me...and those places exist! I’ve had different vibes from different interviews. And those interactions will definitely inform my decision. I do understand that sometimes our situations make it difficult to choose those environments that are less traditional or elitist..I’ve had to swallow my pride more than a couple of times in my work experience.. but I am finding that there is hope and there are alternatives!
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24 minutes ago, CSElli said:
Ok, so I just had my interview with MICA.
It was a one on one interview with the director. And it went really well... at first.
She asked:How long have you been painting?
What are your artistic strengths?
What are your artistic weaknesses?
Why MICA?
What artists are you influenced by?
What specifically do you like about those artists?
Why do you like working with this specific painting medium?
What was the most challenging question I asked you?
Then came my turn to ask questions, and this is where is got strange.
Q: Do alumni ever return as visiting artists?
A: No never, maybe once in the last 10 years.Q: Do you find that most alumni stay in Baltimore?
A: Everyone is different. Some stay here because it’s cheaper that NYC. There are a lot of smaller art hubs.Q: MICA is a two year program, what are the benefits of a two year program vs. a three year program?
A: I don’t know, it was like that when I got here. You would have to ask the Grad school administrator.
This is where it got silent and she asked if I had any more questions. I didn’t want to say no, so I thought of something on the spot.
Q: From your experience as the MFA director, what is your favorite aspect of the program?
A: That is an extremely inappropriate question. That is too personal of a question and you should not be asking such an inappropriate question. I would not ask you something like that.
I was so shocked by this. I was talking about the program. I thought it would be a good opportunity for her to speak about the benefits of MICA. I mean, I’m trying to decide what school is best for me as well. I ended up apologizing and she said it’s ok. Then said I have a funny question for you. What do you like to do outside of painting?
I’m really upset right now because I feel like that was an over reaction? I keep going over it again and again in my head. I’m trying to think if there was something else I said that was wrong. Was it inappropriate to ask what her favorite aspect of the program is?I don’t know. I guess I’m not getting in. I still have an interview with Hunter on Saturday. I hope that goes better.
Ouf..I feel for you, that must’ve been difficult! I dont think it is weird to ask that question at all. If the phrasing was not satisfactory to them, they could’ve rephrased it and then answered (I’m thinking something along the lines of “well, i dont have a favorite part but i think the strengths of the program are etc..)
I really dont get the whole scare tactic...as artists I think a huge responsibility is making art more accessible. I dont think this elitist power dynamic serves that at all!
We are the ones who are committing our time, money and efforts to this 2 year program, if anything it is offensive to be offended by such questions! They should be welcoming any opportunity to clear confusions and highlight the qualities of their program, not push students away!
I’m sad to hear about your experience, and it really makes MICA look bad!
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At the time I really had no ability to finance the program, so I told them that Im very grateful for their scholarship offer but it really isnt possible for me to commit to their program with only 20%, and if it's possible to at least get 50 percent. Or if there are any emergency grants or funds available to me. I was firm and respectful. Really its just about asking!