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I was worried too, but so far, it hasn't been a major problem. I am currently a 1st year grad at Southern Illinois University, and I'm glad it's a three year program. The two year programs are more time-intense, while the three year programs are a little more spread out (obviously). This comes in handy when you have a child. I would also suggest applying to schools that give full scholarships (and stipends) to MFA students. (There are several out there, including mine.) This will help to alleviate childcare costs, and has been incredibly helpful. You're not doing yourself or your child any favors by going into mountains of debt for an MFA degree, so be sure to apply to the more generous ones.

Also, treat being in the studio like any other 9-5 job. I spend the weekends with my child, while almost all of my free time during the weekday is focused in the studio. I would give this advice to anyone, but especially to parents.

HI!
I am currently a second yea MFA student at UW-Madison ( three year program) I have a 2.5 year old son.
My wife is amazing and is home with him most days. I will say it is not easy, but it is doable. The university here is enormous. 
The school has a very large parent organization dedicated to students with kids. They often hold activities for the youngsters for hours, while we can study
or whatever. They also have child care scholarships that pay a large part of the childcare costs. Colleges and Universities know that MFA/PHD etc etc happen to be adults that are older and more than likely have or may have a child why they are at University....That being said, I limit the nights I go out and socialize with the younger grads at bars or music venues. Its all about finding the right balance. I dedicate the weekends to my family therefore my week days are brutal. needless to say you don't have time to waste. Studio time is for exactly that, time is precious. And I often miss my little guy after busy work day so I wanna go home.
so contact your school and see what programs are available. And my advice, don't deny the fact you have kids, it wont be a deciding factor on their admissions, chances are that it wont even come up.... plus the world needs more artist having kick ass babies with killer names.
good luck!!!!

HI!
I am currently a second yea MFA student at UW-Madison ( three year program) I have a 2.5 year old son.
My wife is amazing and is home with him most days. I will say it is not easy, but it is doable. The university here is enormous. 
The school has a very large parent organization dedicated to students with kids. They often hold activities for the youngsters for hours, while we can study
or whatever. They also have child care scholarships that pay a large part of the childcare costs. Colleges and Universities know that MFA/PHD etc etc happen to be adults that are older and more than likely have or may have a child why they are at University....That being said, I limit the nights I go out and socialize with the younger grads at bars or music venues. Its all about finding the right balance. I dedicate the weekends to my family therefore my week days are brutal. needless to say you don't have time to waste. Studio time is for exactly that, time is precious. And I often miss my little guy after busy work day so I wanna go home.
so contact your school and see what programs are available. And my advice, don't deny the fact you have kids, it wont be a deciding factor on their admissions, chances are that it wont even come up.... plus the world needs more artist having kick ass babies with killer names.
good luck!!!!

HI!
I am currently a second yea MFA student at UW-Madison ( three year program) I have a 2.5 year old son.
My wife is amazing and is home with him most days. I will say it is not easy, but it is doable. The university here is enormous. 
The school has a very large parent organization dedicated to students with kids. They often hold activities for the youngsters for hours, while we can study
or whatever. They also have child care scholarships that pay a large part of the childcare costs. Colleges and Universities know that MFA/PHD etc etc happen to be adults that are older and more than likely have or may have a child why they are at University....That being said, I limit the nights I go out and socialize with the younger grads at bars or music venues. Its all about finding the right balance. I dedicate the weekends to my family therefore my week days are brutal. needless to say you don't have time to waste. Studio time is for exactly that, time is precious. And I often miss my little guy after busy work day so I wanna go home.
so contact your school and see what programs are available. And my advice, don't deny the fact you have kids, it wont be a deciding factor on their admissions, chances are that it wont even come up.... plus the world needs more artist having kick ass babies with killer names.
good luck!!!!

So I have been waitlisted at CSU Long Beach. Rejected from UC Irvine and UC San Diego. Dem west coast skools be hatin'.

Guys guys... relax.

Honestly people who got into programs and then are asking if anyone knows anything about said programs is sort of offensive. It's grad school, bros. Come on.

Also, you have to realize at Tulane, they are taking only a few students with a full ride and no one else. Often they already have someone in mind, or a teacher who wrote a recomendation knows a faculty member at the school.

Oh no they didn't .

waitlist for University of Oregon....
where is that damn wine bottle!!

waitlist for University of Oregon....
where is that damn wine bottle!!

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I feel location is sorta important because all your connections that will be made at grad school will be more than likely local.

All Applications are signed sealed and delivered. (uploaded)
I must say the slideroom and other portfolio image upload systems make it so much easier than burning a disk and testing it on a zillion other computers to make sure it will read. Not to mention the anxiety thinking about the disk getting crushed by the new post office worker....
Feels great to be done, Im very proud of my portfolio, statements etc and hope for the best.....but still waiting on that one single recommendation letter. I hate to come across obnoxious and pesky, because it is a lot of work writing these things....boo.

Happy New Year to all.

I've had a couple of professors mention that the school may take it a bit more serious if you waive your right. Although The same professor let me read his rough draft! ha! So all in all, you shouldn't lose sleep over it.

You ask the people who you want to write a letter of rec months in advance so they don't wait till the last minute. These people are going to give me a panic attack if they don't get busy!!

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art PAFA
They have an amazing museum collection, enormous thesis shows, reputation and big name patrons/collectors/alumni

Its my second time applying to U Dub as well, its been 2 years. I did get on the waiting list back then so I hope my hard work has paid off, right now it is my top choice, fingers crossed indeed. I was accepted to a program 2 years ago that was fully funded, but it ended up not being a good fit at all! Probably one of the hardest choices I have made so far in life. Looking forward to see what comes this time around. Good Luck!!