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The Fort is dangerous for those who are not careful. Just don't walk alone too late, and if you do, just be aware. Most people who get robbed have been drinking or have drugs in their apartment. I lived in the fort for 4 years, walked alone at night, and nothing ever happened to me. The Fort refers to all areas on the other side of Cumberland from campus, from Cumberland to White avenue all the way to Forrest and Grand Street.

Yes! There is a place on campus called UTOP. http://recsports.utk.edu/Programs/Outdoor%20Rec/Bike%20Shop/ Aside from there, the nearest bike shops are in North Knoxville, a mile or so away from downtown, in particular Tennessee Valley Bikes.

I just visited last week! What I am most drawn to is the interdisciplinary aspect of the program. People come in as one concentration but end up completely changing directions and its encouraged. I was informed that you can even take classes outside of art to fulfill your hours. The studios and building are very nice. The studios were inidividual rooms, not like one big room divided or anything. What concentration are you primarily? The faculty were all super amazing and welcoming, the grad students were really friendly and hard at work in their studios. Proximity to New York is a HUGE factor.The train to NYC is right near the school. New Brunswick is really cute around the College Avenue Campus. Message me for any questions! I will answer what I can.

Decision has been made: I will be attending Rutgers! My visit today was awesome!

I am off to new Brunswick in less than 12 hours! Will post update Monday! Thanks lurking, for the incredibly kind comment. Portfolio picture two of yours soon??? God, I still haven't heard anything about funding. I am so scared that I did not get a TA position, despite being a licensed teacher. It makes me sick to think of this not working out, and tomorrow will only make me want there even more.

I am visiting on THURSDAY!! I am so very excited. I will make sure to report back on my thoughts next week. I am staying with friends in NYC for a few days. I am currently teaching high school art and finishing a Masters in Education. I finished undergraduate last year. I am a printmaker but work with installations as well. My goal for myself personally is to be able to better execute my installations because of a lack of a studio space/place to install in undergraduate. I want to attend Rutgers more than I have ever wanted anything. Hopefully the funding works out to allow me to do so. My Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/brober25/ Once more people start responding and making final decisions, I know it is lame, but I would love to facebook friend anyone attending.

Dammit! Why couldn't Snookie have spoken NEXT year?! I told my high school students if I got into Rutgers I would come back to visit looking like the Jersey Shore girls. My students vote I go to Rutgers, needless to say.

vermillion, so you decided against Rutgers? Did you ever receive funding information?

That is the EXACT school I am wondering about. I think I am just going to say yes and hope it works out, seeing as how all I have are crossed out schools for the most part, options are fairly limited. Do you know how many first years typically get an assistantship?

I am a bit confused and extremely stressed about financial aid. Are schools obligated to tell you what they are offering before the accept date?

I think Northwestern may have left me off of being on ANY list. Still no change in status, no letter, and did not receive the rejection email last week. Should I email to see if I was left off?

This was so eloquent and insightful! I have pretty much gotten all rejections as this is my first time applying. It really upset me for awhile, but then other good things started happening outside of grad school applications that made me realize it was not a complete waste. My one acceptance almost two weeks ago STILL has me giddy and excited, and whether or not I am financially able to afford it this time, just ONE acceptance was such a confidence booster. Best of luck to you this time around. This is very inspiring that you have continued to work hard and know exactly what you want to do. On these forums at times it can feel as though you are the only on not getting acceptances or interviews, and it is good to take a step back objectively and look at the tiny amount of people who actually get in from the sea of applicants.

I am 24, finished undergrad in May. Took me five to finish undergrad and this year working on my teaching license and Masters in Teacher Education for Art Education. So i will have been in school for 8 years straight by the time i finish a 2 year MFA.

I haven't received a rejection form them, but I haven't heard ANYTHING. I did not get an interview. I keep checking my status online and still no update

I got the one saying to write a letter on Friday. I am struggling a bit with it on the right wording. Did you get accepted too and get the letter? How is yours coming along?

I think it depends on what kind of career you see for AFTER graduate school. I am a MASSIVE amount in debt from undergraduate, and because of this I wont be going to grad school unless i get it all paid for with a stipend. However, I will soon be a licensed teacher and will be able to have part forgiven by working in a public school. I think that it all somewhat evens out as long as I get a good deal for my MFA, whether that be now or later on. I think that if you REALLY want to go you should, and something like money shouldn't stop you if you cannot see yourself being happy elsewhere. PS- I have not seen a single Rutgers rejection post yet, so there is a chance it could be good. Hang in there! Those admitted are supposed to submit a response by April 8th, I assume in order to quickly notify those waitlisted?

It changed on the application status on the site, nothing i do not think on slideroom. It is on the far right of the summary where it will say "No Decision" or something else. I still haven't gotten any kind of email or call?? What does yours say?

I applied for mostly printmaking programs as well as a few just studio art MFA programs. Already received a rejection letter from printmaking at Temple/ Tyler a week and a half ago and Rutgers seems to have rolling admissions but check your status online every couple days as they may change yours soon. Best of luck and I am sure you will start hearing soon!

Thanks for your well wishes! I just checked and it says I applied January 10th. However, One of my recommendations did not get her letter to them until February 7th it says, so I am not sure which date would technically count as when I would have a completed application. I still have yet to receive an email, phone call, or letter, so it is all kinda strange. Just "Congratulations! You have been admitted." Good luck! I really think they are not done yet because of the sporatic acceptances so there is hope.

OMG! I JUST CHECKED MY RUTGERS STATUS AND I HOPE IT ISN'T WRONG. It finally had something besides "No decision." itsaysigotin. One of my last two hopes. Summary of today: woke up to UCSD rejection, came home to UC Berkeley rejection, checked online for my first acceptance.

UC San Diego- Woke up to rejection email this morning (March 1). Does anyone have any kind of idea what kind of funding there is available for Columbia College Chicago? I interviewed with them last night via phone (found out about interview Thursday). They are kinda perfect for my work and I love the school, but am paranoid they don't offer too much funding. Thanks!

A few others of us on here have the same status as well, myself included. I emailed them this weekend hoping for an indication of when to expect rejection letters an still no reply. Good luck!

While I definitely think that those who have pursued other careers and done things other than school before starting an MFA program perhaps have alot more motivation, after realizing that I wont be attending grad school in fall more than likely it is quite frustrating. I may be fairly young and almost straight out of undergraduate school for my BFA, however, I am certain that I could never do anything but something involved with art. I ONLY want to pursue art and I have alot of direction. I think because of financial situations I will have to teach middle/ high school for awhile before trying to apply again. I am not sure my art or who I am will change enough within a year to completely change schools' opinions as far as admitting me. I think it is rather disappointing that I would be looked at as less capable simply because of my age or lack of experience outside of school.

Did your status change on the application yet?