Emma2003

It is never too late to do what you want to do. Some people continue to graduate school right away, but many do not. Personally, I didn't start my undergrad until I was 27, and married, and working fulltime. (Iwas an artist, I didn't need to go to school, come on!) 3 years later, I was pregnant, and that slowed things down significantly. Another kid happened and I found myself with a BFA at 36, and absolutely NO job prospects. After a failed MFA application round during my final year in undergrad, I decided that maybe I wanted to re-evaluate where I was going, and now here I am, ready to start my MA in Art History in the fall. Feeling too old is just a feeling. Don't let it get in your way. If I'm not too old at 37, and I'm not, you are definitely not too old at 27.

Thank you so much! Yes it is! Sorry it took me so long to reply..I found myself missing a few days from the forum now that I'm not obsessively checking the results search...

Ahhhh......Accepted!!!! The wait is OVER!

I am still waiting on the only program i applied to. I had been freaking out because it was way past their regular acceptance date, but a few days before the application deadline (mid-march) I recieved an email that one of my letters of recommendation had not arrived. On the one hand, I was slightly frustrated, since everything else had been fedexed to them before last Christmas, and on the other hand, I breathed a sigh of relief, because it meant that there was a reason I had not heard back yet. I got a letter sent to them immediately, and received an email letting me know the application was complete. I am trying not to read too much into this, but my feeling is, if they weren't considering me at all, wouldn't they just let it lapse and reject me for incomplete application? I must be at least interesting enough that they want to hear what a third person says about me. Especially since they've already sent out both acceptances and rejections...The one bright spot is that the person that contacted me, said the ad com meets in a few days, so pretty soon I'll know...

I've been scouring the results and it seems like responses are lagging behind previous years...Am I crazy or is the wait a little longer this time around? Maybe it just feels that way....

You mention Ikea. My suggestion is to go there and pick out your stuff and then order the heavy items online and have them shipped to your new address. They have a shipping estimate calculator and will call you 24 hours in advance and give you a 4 hour window to receive your furniture. It is probably comparable to what you would pay to have someone move the stuff after you buy it. If they have an Ikea near your new place you can also purchase and have furniture delivered when you get there. What a great problem to have though! Grad school and all new stuff! Generally, with large purchases like furniture most places will require you to be present to receive the delivery and will bring the furniture to your apartment. I would tip the people who bring it up, though.

UIC is in pretty much the same state as UIUC...Illinois is suffering from not only the bad economy but the bad management of Blago....When he left he left the state in shambles..everything that depends on state funding is suffering. The state of illinois owes UIC 236 million dollars.The town I live in is closing 2 of its three library branches. and my husband, who works for public transportation says that they are in danger of losing federal funds for public transport because they match what the state provides. Come to Chicago!!!!! Brandeis caused quite a stir selling off their art collection, so maybe they're doing well, at this point?

Sorry, trying to edit my post and can't seem to figure it out...Anyway, feeling like no reply is good at this point, but in a week or two, it will begin to be not so great news..Here's hoping I hear today!

I think the fact that I haven't yet been rejected has to be positive. although, I am hoping to hear soon...

Thanks for the replies. I initially made some contacts with POI's when I was looking at doctoral programs, which is what got me directed towards getting the MA first. I have been attending the school I've applied to for my MA as a non-degree seeking grad student. I asked one of my professors for a LOR. I think visibility wise, I'm in good shape. I just wasn't sure if I should take NOT being interviewed as a bad sign. You guys have put my mind to rest in that regard. Thanks!

So, just a general question...do the majority of Art History programs interview candidates prior to their acceptance? Coming from studio art, this is so different than the process I'm used to for applying for schools..

I sympathize with your situation. I applied to one school this round, which had a application deadline of January 1st, in order to be considered for funding. I fedex-ed it to the Department address on the 22nd of December. i was near panicked when I found out that the department office was "closed" from before I sent it, to the 4th of January. Granted, it was the holiday season, but you'd think that they would make the priority deadline occur during a time when there was someone there to receive the materials. At any rate, it WAS received before the deadline, according to the website... I'm certain that it will be fine. If you take a look at Boston college School of theology and ministry "admissions process" page, they say that if you have additional materials and are concerned you won't meet the Feb 15th deadline, to please let them know. This sounds more hopeful, than schools like UChicago who state applications materials must be 'received" by the deadline. (emphasized the received) ( I applied there last year...)

Jane Austen is highly readable.

If i don't include either checking gradcafe results search for any news or checking my application status through the school website, I think that leaves.... 1. Beatles Rockband 2. Watching Torchwood 3. Organizing my purse. 4. Learning piano. 5. Trying not to nap. (Unemployed and out of undergrad for nine months, believe me, this is an accomplishment!) 6. Pretending I'm reading "City of Thieves" when I'm really re-reading the Half Blood Prince 7. Accidentally watching Spongebob Squarepants for several hours before I realize my kids are at school, and I can watch anything I want. 8. Painting wood to look like a different kind of wood...(so the threshold matches the wood floor.) 9. Playing Words with Friends on my phone.