kekbatter

Already did! I'm confirmed for early June, thanks!

i just got an interview offer at RCA. i'm surprised that they notify people this late and that they expect me to fly out to london in two weeks. i've heard that in-person meetings are required. is this true?

VCU!! (Congrats!)

Received an acceptance from CalArts! Gahhh overjoyed. This is gonna be a tough decision.

They tend to take longer than everybody else from what I've heard. I was told that it would be another couple of weeks not too long ago. :\

I interviewed last Friday with everyone else. I am also running into issues with Cranbrook's deadline. I don't think it would be unreasonable for you to politely ask for an extension and perhaps explain that other schools are still interviewing you/gave you more time to respond. Most schools give an April 15 or May 1 deadline, so I'm confused as to what the rush is.

Not sure. I also got into Cranbrook which was my top choice. I have to wait on two more schools and do a cost/benefit analysis! Do you think you'll be going?

I don't know if they conduct interviews. I applied for the design MFA and got in, but was never interviewed, so before today I assumed that I was rejected. No news can certainly mean good news, so hang in there!

Just got an acceptance letter from CCA for the MFA in Design with funding that covers about half the tuition! Ecstatic!!!

Just got an email from VCU stating that my application is still under review. I thought it was a rejection, so I'm relieved yet worried about how long it might take to get a final response. This is torture!!!

I'm going to interview at Cranbrook on Friday, and I am only bringing smaller pieces since I'm flying in. The rest will be displayed on the computer. I was planning on bringing larger pieces in tubes but it's just not an option for me unfortunately. I hope that won't be a problem. Best of luck on your interview!! I am excited/nervous/everything in between. I hope yours goes well!

who here has heard from the graphic design dept at VCU or CCA?? i emailed both of them to check on my status (i'm assuming rejection since it's so late) and they both basically said that they are still processing my application. anybody else get better news??

not me!

I can speak to the differences between specific schools. Places like MICA, RISD and SVA are on the more practical end of the graphic design spectrum, while Cranbrook, CalArts, VCU, Pratt, CCA and Yale incorporate more theory and experimental methods into their curriculum (with Cranbrook being the most experimental, most likely). This also makes MICA, RISD and SVA slightly more structured in terms of the course curriculum than the latter group. I'm not sure where SAIC lies. I'm at MICA right now as a post-bacc and have had a great experience. I'm not planning on staying here for an MFA because I am more interested in experimenting, but I have gone through a similar experience as the first-year MFAs (our program structures are very similar) and can confidently say that it's a great program. Jennifer Cole Phillips and Ellen Lupton (the co-directors) are very dedicated to pushing their students to improve their thinking and making skills simultaneously. I've learned a lot from both of them and love how they foster a positive yet diligent working environment. Oh, and the facilities are incredible. In terms of whether you should wait a few years or apply right away, I think that anyone (regardless of their field) should try to work for one or two years before attending grad school. That way, you can really figure out what you enjoy and what you don't, what you want to do long-term and what you want to avoid. This is especially important before investing in graduate education, and since you already have a background in design, working will allow you to build more practical skills with clients and other designers-- something that these schools will definitely appreciate.

Good to know! Thanks!!!