thenightowl212

I have, for painting

Thank you so much for writing this! I truly appreciate it, upon reading this, I realize a big issue I've come across with these programs in talking to them is it being centered around the money and tuition post-admittance For me, it was primarily to focus on growing my practice. I'm on the opposite side of the spectrum where I've started showing in a couple of places but have been meaning to critically challenge the ideas. Nevertheless, i'm gonna consider this even further, thank you!

Can I ask for some guidance, I'm gonna follow up on this, I feel like my time between undergrad and grad this fall has allowed me the opportunity to do so much of that already. Even during grad, I'll have two shows coming up featuring work made during this year in solid spaces (I don't feel comfortable sharing them publicly but can do so privately). What exactly would the best way of approaching grad school would be? I have my own goals focused on art making, but I feel as if a lot of the advice I received hasn't been centered on post-grad life to those whose journeys may be different

UCLA started to send out results

still lurking here myself (until I see updates on UCLA). I can speak on Hunter, but if I may, perhaps a better question to ask is what each program could do for you during and post-grad? Hunter is certainly more geared towards painting, and given how large the program is, it may not have the type of community you'd find in other grad programs. (According to them, they have over 100 studios, so yeah, definitely large) However, New York hosts several spaces and opportunities for you to apply post-MFA as a sculptor. In terms of while you'd be there, a U-Haul or a friend's car can usually do the trick while in the city. You'll probably make friends in the program, too, and can ask for accommodations given your type of art practice, But, back to my point, maybe the answer on where to go is gonna be based on what you're goals are. Or the experience you desire? Perhaps even waiting to see what your financial aid packages will be, or even if waiting another year to apply would be worth it. Hope this helps

they can give full-rides, the catch is that it's need-based aid. So it's dependent on the amount of money you and your family makes (as far as I know from peers, there could be more to it)

Yale. I've been in New York for much of my life and was looking to take a break for a bit to focus on my art practice; funnily enough, Yale was the only grad school outside the city that accepted me (assuming UCLA still is waiting to release decisions)

I get where you're coming from. It happens; however, perhaps that could be redirection. none of these programs are the be-all end-all for anyone. That being said, I will most likely turn down my acceptance to Hunter, and I'm certain that as we approach April, more of us may do the same. Don't lose hope yet about the waiting list

just responded with my thoughts

If you don't mind me asking, what medium were you applying for? (I'm going for painting.) I have a much more positive opinion of Hunter over Columbia. The main critique I have with Columbia is the cost. Many of my peers who attended the program brought up how the debt became a problem post-graduation (and how stingy Columbia was with aid), and frankly, upon visiting, I don't believe the quality of the facilties or studios justifies it either. Columbia also isn't the best place right now as an institution. These reasons alone were why I didn't apply to the program Hunter, on the other hand, has much better studios, solid facilities, and a great faculty comparable to Columbia. It's also a lot cheaper. Its proximity to the art scene downtown I found as a nice bonus. If there is anything else I would say, most people in the art world I met typically preferred Hunter over Columbia. My peers who graduated from there have also been doing fairly well. I got accepted, and the faculty have since been proactive, even offering to meet during their open studios. I hope I answered your question. Feel free to respond

If you believe it's the program for you, then yes. It took me three tries before getting the acceptance. Perseverance is all that I can say

Got into Yale Painting

where?

Hey, I got an email, and I applied under painting!

Hunter MFA came out, accepted