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  1. Already did! I'm confirmed for early June, thanks!
  2. 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?
  3. Received an acceptance from CalArts! Gahhh overjoyed. This is gonna be a tough decision.
  4. 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. :\
  5. 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.
  6. 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?
  7. 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!
  8. Just got an acceptance letter from CCA for the MFA in Design with funding that covers about half the tuition! Ecstatic!!!
  9. 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!!!
  10. 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!
  11. 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??
  12. 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.
  13. Mine says the same thing even though all of my materials have been sent to VCU. I think their application system isn't completely up-to-date. I haven't heard from VCU yet, so I'm worried!
  14. I'm wondering that too, about the portfolio. I'm super excited to meet Elliott and see the campus! I've been following Cranbrook for the past few months and continue to be inspired by what they do. Wow! You've got a lot on your plate. Best of luck with everything!
  15. Yes! Are you planning on doing an in-person interview?
  16. Update: I heard from Cranbrook and am interviewing next month. So excited!
  17. Hi guys! I got an email this morning from Cranbrook. Interview in mid-March!! I'm also interviewing with CalArts in March. My other schools are: Yale: rejected 2/1 CCA VCU RCA Werkplaats Typographie (Amsterdam) Rietveld Academie (Amsterdam) Who else heard from Cranbrook??
  18. I haven't heard from Cranbrook either. Best of luck on your interview with Yale!!
  19. I'm a post-bacc at MICA and am applying to MFA's at the moment. I am not sure where I will end up but I am super grateful for this experience. I've learned so much in only one semester. Highly recommended. I'm a lot younger than you though.
  20. I went to U of C and lived in Hyde Park for four years, and I have to say that this is a bit of an exaggeration -- or at least, a focus on all of the negative things that could ever happen. I won't lie, Hyde Park is surrounded by some of the poorest and most dangerous neighborhoods in Chicago. But crime is all over the city and you need common sense to avoid being a victim. Sometimes people are unlucky (wrong place at the wrong time), but a lot of times, people assume that they can walk a couple blocks at 2 AM with nothing happening. Hyde Park becomes very empty at night, so this is not a good idea. If you absolutely must do it, walk in the middle of the street. Not on the sidewalk, right in the middle where the street is well-lit. Don't look terrified if you pass somebody; give them eye contact. The problem with Hyde Park is it is full of a lot of clueless kids. They don't really know how to handle "urban" environments so they close themselves off to anyone who appears foreign to the elite/neo-gothic/stuck up environment that Hyde Park is known for. The U of C provides late night services for a reason. Take advantage of the transportation around you when it gets late. Walking in groups definitely makes a difference. With groups, there are witnesses. A criminal is less likely to do something to you if you're around a bunch of witnesses. Walk with a purpose. Don't act like you're strolling through the park or studying the ground. Be mindful and keep it moving. Oh-- and don't do that thing where you "innocently" cross the street when someone is walking in your direction. It's insulting and offensive, and if you piss the wrong person off then you might land yourself in some trouble. Also, during the day? Let's get reasonable. Don't scare new students. You will be fine during the day. Plenty of people are outside walking their dogs, jogging, running errands, etc. Hyde Park is no Lincoln Park, but it's still an affluent neighborhood that a lot of people love. It isn't the ghetto. For the record, I dislike Hyde Park when compared to other neighborhoods only because it is so far from everything and no el lines run through it. But I don't think it's fair to characterize the neighborhood like this. It becomes a scary place when you do not use common sense. Let's leave it at that.
  21. What listings have you guys been using to find places? This might be too late or you might already know of these, but I'll send these resources to anybody out there who feels hopeless: http://marketplace.uchicago.edu/ This is a common listing website for apartments and furniture. New posts daily. Click on "Apartments" to get started. http://www.uchicagoapartments.com/ A newer and more organized centralized listing for places in the Hyde Park and Kenwood area. There are more empty apartment/new lease listings on this site than "roommate" listings, so it's got more of a mature vibe. Here you have the opportunity to list yourself as someone seeking a place. This is a great resource, definitely take advantage of it. http://www.macapartments.com/ This property mgmt company almost has a monopoly on Hyde Park apartments. You can pick from a diverse array of apartments all over the neighborhood. I rented through Mac for two and a half years and it was a smooth process. They get a bad rap because some of their ooglier units don't get enough attention, but they also will drive you to different apartments after consulting with you on what you're looking for. Very good resource if you are visiting Chicago and need a short amount of time to find a place. You can find apartments super close to campus or not so close. If you're worried about distance, remember that there is transportation that can get you all over the place (including night shuttles, umbrella services and whatever). http://www.chicagorentals.com/ TLC is another leasing company that owns a handful of buildings in the neighborhood. When I was looking for my first place, I checked out some of their buildings. They almost always have vacancies and their buildings are in nice areas. Some of the units look pretty good, some look OK, some are meh. You will be at least 1 mile away from campus if you rent through TLC. http://chicago.craig...xAsk=&bedrooms= This is an obvious one. I have never really used Craigslist when searching for places in Hyde Park, but it's useful for other areas. As with all Craigslist listings in any city, double check everything. Make sure the apartment is actually in Hyde Park (and an ideal part of HP). Google maps is your friend. http://www.domu.com/...partment-search Another wonderful resource. Specify "Hyde Park - Kenwood" as your neighborhood and create filters depending on how many rooms you're looking for and how much you're willing to spend. The best thing about HP is there are a ton of studio apartments, so if you don't have a roommate you can definitely find some worthy candidates here. My main piece of advice: don't give up. You can definitely find an apartment (or even a cheap sublet) for the year from out of state. I subleased my apartment to someone from Wisconsin and it all went super smoothly. You'll have to contact a LOT of people just because that's how things go, but in my experience, there are more people searching for roommates and tenants than there are people willing to fill rooms. Also, Chicago (Hyde Park, even) has a ton to offer in terms of the array of apartments. There are huge units available and they will cost you much less than other metropolitan areas. I'm gonna be attending grad school in Baltimore and after over a month of searching for a reasonably priced place, I still have nothing. Chicago is awesome. Contact a million people, set a day or weekend to visit the neighborhood and meet landlords in person, and secure a place. I believe in you guys!
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