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Excuse the typos and grmmar I was rushing to write this post on my lunch break...

Hi everyone, Congrats your acceptances and good luck on your decision making. I got accepted into Pratt's Ms Communicaion program, Parsons Design and Tech program and SVA's design as entrepreneur. Originally in applying, Pratt was my first choice because I felt that SVA was a longshot and Parson's was really expensive. With pratt it was a really great program and the opportunity to work part time. But after much though I think I have to decide between Parsons and SVA. While Pratt has a great program, it's a MS degree and I feel like if it costs nearly just as much as an MFA, I might as well pursue the MFA. So now it's between SVA and Parsons. SVA: I like the studio setting at SVA, the overall class size is smaller and the faculty are all working well regarded professionals (Sagmeister, Glaser, Anderson). The director of the program seems really cool and in the design community he is pretty huge. They have several thesis forums and the program seems very rigorous. It also seems like an amazing opportuniy to network, grow as a designer, and become fluent in the business and marketing practices. The students that I have spoken to love the program, and I really like the sense of community. I've heard the program is really intense and their is hardly anytime to work. The students that do work often do freelance gigs occasionally but really don't have time to commit to anything else. I was offered work study and the possibility of assistanceship. Parsons: I visited the school sat in the classroom and really liked it. The professor was insightful, gave amazing feedback and the students seemed to really be into their projects. It definitely seems like a challenging program and I like the fact that program is very techology based. This also seems like an amazing opportunity to network and from what I've heard the professors really are into helping the students. I spoke with students who loved the program and said the program is vey time consuming but some students do work outside of school.The only downside I've heard is that the financial aid department is not all that great. Parsons offered a scholarship that made it just about the same cost as SVA. About Me: My background is more computer graphics based. I live and work in nyc and currently manage web content. I know the basics of design (took several continuing ed courses) and web but I am studying to become proficient in html/css. I also take on freelance design gigs occasionally. This would mean me giving up my fulltime job, and probably moving back home with my parents (uggggh) but I would make that sacrifice for a program I really love. I also have a consistent freelance gig where I can work from home on Friday nights. It's not enough to live on my own and cover living expenses but will help out a bit. It would only costs about 800 more per semster out of pocket at SVA than Parsons. I'm leaning more towards SVA.... Thoughts? Any one know about these programs? Advice!!!

Got an acceptance email from SVA today! Beyond excited because it was my top choice. Now it's decision making time. Congrats and Good luck to all.

Recieved an acceptance email from Pratt on 3/9, an acceptance email from BU on 3/8 with some funding. Got an acceptance letter from Parsons with some funding on 3/14. Just waiting on SVA now. Interview went well so we will see...

Congrats to all on your acceptances and good luck to those who are still waiting! Received an email about an interview for SVA's MFA Design Program. I'm excited but freaking out a bit. Anyone know what the interview process is like for this program at SVA? This would be my first and I just want to be as prepared as possible.

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Hi all, First time poster here I'm interested in going back to school to study Communication Design at the master's level. I really like Pratt's MS Communication Design program and it seems to be the best fit for my needs, but I'm having a hard time finding similar programs at the graduate level. My background: I graduated with a BFA in Computer Art & Design (Ha!) in 2008 and I'm currently working in web production. During my undergrad experience, the curriculum stressed learning how to use technology rather than learning theory, concept development, and execution (sigh). As a result I'm great with using programs but have trouble with communicating solid ideas and finding solutions. I've taken a couple of graphic design continuing education classes at SVA. The classes really helped get my feet wet with design, and typography but now I'm looking to take it a step further. I'm interested in more theory, history, more typography, design thinking, using time based media in design and just overall using design to communicate in several different mediums. I feel as if a lot of the schools that offer MFA programs require a certain amount of design experience. I do have some experience but not at the level needed to get into these programs and I don't want to get in a program and feel incompetent. I'm not interested in going back to school to get a second BFA and even though Pratt's MS program is my first choice I need to have other options. (I also received feedback from Pratt faculty at the grad portfolio day and they felt that the MS program was more appropriate for my current skills) I'm also looking into Parson Design +Technology MFA program but I'm still doing research to see if this program is right for me. Do ya'll know of any other similar programs? Also does anyone know how difficult it is to get into Pratt's MS Communication Design (digital emphasis) program? Anyone either graduated from that program or a current student can give feedback on their experience? Overall advice?

Hi all, First time poster here I'm interested in going back to school to study Communication Design at the master's level. I really like Pratt's MS Communication Design program and it seems to be the best fit for my needs, but I'm having a hard time finding similar programs at the graduate level. My background: I graduated with a BFA in Computer Art & Design (Ha!) in 2008 and I'm currently working in web production. During my undergrad experience, the curriculum stressed learning how to use technology rather than learning theory, concept development, and execution (sigh). As a result I'm great with using programs but have trouble with communicating solid ideas and finding solutions. I've taken a couple of graphic design continuing education classes at SVA. The classes really helped get my feet wet with design, and typography but now I'm looking to take it a step further. I'm interested in more theory, history, more typography, design thinking, using time based media in design and just overall using design to communicate in several different mediums. I feel as if a lot of the schools that offer MFA programs require a certain amount of design experience. I do have some experience but not at the level needed to get into these programs and I don't want to get in a program and feel incompetent. I'm not interested in going back to school to get a second BFA and even though Pratt's MS program is my first choice I need to have other options. (I also received feedback from Pratt faculty at the grad portfolio day and they felt that the MS program was more appropriate for my current skills) I'm also looking into Parson Design +Technology MFA program but I'm still doing research to see if this program is right for me. Do ya'll know of any other similar programs? Also does anyone know how difficult it is to get into Pratt's MS Communication Design (digital emphasis) program? Anyone either graduated from that program or a current student can give feedback on their experience? Overall advice?