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Hi everyone- Just wanted to throw this out there. If anyone wants a mock interview buddy, I'm available! We could meet up on zoom and throw questions at each other. If anyone's interested let me know! ?

Hello all, I was rejected at Northwestern but I got an interview at SAIC MFA painting! I haven't heard anything from Alfred. I was wondering if anyone has any prior experience interviewing with SAIC and would be willing to share any advice? I also was wondering how people usually introduce themselves? What information do you give? Any tips for interviewing for a school that has encourages an interdisciplinary approach? I am very focused in painting. Hoping for good luck for everyone in their interviews. ?

I soooooo relate to the indecisive mess part. please! Story of my life!!!!! I love the idea of going wild with it! There's freedom in giving up control of the outcome/ having no expectations. Hope whatever happens works out great for you!! These are some great programs. Also my sister lived in CA and I'm madly jealous! Will keep good vibes in mind for you...

It would be a huge perk to attend a fully funded program! I could certainly revisit that idea and adding a few more schools to my list. If you don't mind sharing, which schools are you applying to? Thanks for your suggestions and good luck to you as well... ?

Hi everyone! I am also planning on applying to a few MFA programs- it will be my third and possibly last attempt. I did get into BU's painting program a few years ago but decided against going for cost reasons and also I wasn't ecstatic about the program, even thought it did seem pretty good. I applied a second time and didn't get in anywhere, my work really wasn't ready. I feel many might be in this catch-22, I feel I need to go go grad school to make more money within the arts (teaching or the small possibility of selling work) but I don't feel I can afford the lifelong financial commitment of the loans- therefore I stay away from applying/going and stay broke because I hate other jobs. (lol. I work I just haven't found a fulfilling and also well paid job). I am about to be 30 years old and not sure about anything in life but I just know I have to make a move of some kind, so I'm applying to a few MFA painting programs and also planning on taking a few classes at a local college that would be prerequisite courses for an art therapy masters which I could be eligible for next year. Whichever works out will be my future path... I'm applying to Bard because I like the structure of the program and I would like to meet/work with Amy Sillman. Also SAIC because it's close to where I am in the midwest. I would consider other midwestern programs if anyone has any to recommend. I have read some accounts of Bard being in a bad state right now on here. Edited to add- Also if anyone has any other good MFA low-residency suggestions that would be much appreciated! Does anyone have any thoughts on the SAIC low residency option? I'd appreciate it if anyone has any recommendations or thoughts on my plan but be nice please lol! ?