I applied to 13 schools as well and hoped i'd get into just 1... I have heard from 9, 5 accepted, 4 rejections.. and 4 yet to hear from (RISD, VCU, RIT, Cranbrook).
My top two that I am struggling with is Parsons and CCA. I have not visited either, and I'm not sure that I can, since April 15 is fast approaching and flying is so expensive.
I applied for the graphic design programs at both schools. I am leaning towards Parsons because I would rather be in NYC.. and I feel contacts and connections might be better there for me in the future. But in the end, I feel like I should go to the better school.
Here is a list of school rankings: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-fine-arts-schools/graphic-design-rankings
I'm not sure how I feel about school rankings because this is from 2008... and who's to say what is official rankings?
Does anyone have any insight?