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Is there anyone else who has committed to RISD graphic design MFA? I’d love to connect with you!

For those of you who have heard back from programs that have offered to provide a financial package, have those packages been very helpful? I got a couple offers for half tuition but that’s still so expensive with all the costs involved and was wondering if you are all feeling the same. I got a very generous package from one school but other than that I feel like the financial help (although I’m grateful for any help at all) really didn’t cut costs that much in the grand scheme of things it seems. Just trying to get a scope of how things are going for you!

Yes! It came down to those two schools. I was leaning toward RISD because I felt like I would enjoy the program structure a bit more, but ultimately I was offered a great scholarship at RISD that made my decision really easy between the two.

I officially accepted my offer at RISD today! So excited to attend in the fall. Has anyone else made decisions on where they are going?

I got mine this evening! Have you received yours yet?

Has anyone decided what school they are going to attend? If so, what has led you toward choosing that program? I’m deciding between two schools and I’m having a hard time knowing which to choose.

yay! congrats!! :')

I got into Yale!

Heads up! Yale released decisions on the portal for GD. I didn't get an email yet about it but decided to just check anyways and an update was just posted!

I haven't received an email yet to check the portal for GD. I hope it comes soon! Did you get accepted?

I’m 28. I don’t think mid 20s is too old to start a new chapter, I actually think that’s probably on the younger side for an MFA degree! Most friends/colleagues of mine attended in their late 20s/early 30s.

oh that's awesome! I'm sorry you've had to wait so long to hear back though, that's brutal! 🥲 I applied to graphic design and heard back about a week after my interview which was so nice to not have to wait very long

what discipline did you apply/interview for?

same! I just want to know the verdict 🥲

Hi! I applied to graphic design.

I also heard this in my interview when I asked! Pretty exciting that it’s coming up soon!

Does anyone know when RISD will send out financial aid info?

I have heard from CalArts, they didn’t do any interview with me they just sent an email out with my acceptance a few weeks ago. Not sure if that’s the same process for everyone and for every program, but it seems like they might not do interviews. That was for graphic design!

Wow thank you so much! That means a lot. I’ve been very lucky this round to have had such success. I hope interviews have been going well for you and that you get accepted into the program(s) you are hoping for!

Update on the schools I applied to this round (my first round of grad applications): RISD: Accepted & waiting on financial aid package to be sent out next week Yale: Interviewed & awaiting response Cranbrook: Accepted with half tuition scholarship CalArts: Accepted SVA: Accepted Otis: Accepted I feel like my stress that has been taking over my life the past few months is finally going away. Things are starting to feel real!

I interviewed for graphic design (not sure if the interviews vary per program) but they ask you to present and prepare your own work to share. The way it worked in my interview is that we had a brief chat on my experience and what I’ve been up to over the last couple years. Then I was asked to begin the presentation I had prepared of my work. The presentation lasts 10 minutes and you are given permission to share your screen during that time. After that, the rest of my interview was filled with a series of in depth questions from each of the faculty present in the interview.

Did anyone else interview with Yale for graphic design? If so, did you hear back? I feel like my interview wasn’t stellar so I wouldn’t be shocked if I don’t get in there. I’m leaning towards RISD anyways I think

Me too! Congrats 💫

I just got an (unofficial) acceptance letter into RISD’s GD program from the design faculty! This is my dream program & school so I had to stop by and share my excitement. I’m wishing everyone here good vibes as you continue with interviews! I hope you all get accepted into the program you hope for ✨

Just got an interview request with Cranbrook!