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The portfolio is more important. The fact that your background is in science doesn't hurt (and in some cases might help you stand out). Some schools require you to have a BA in Art or a BFA but most programs will take applicants in any background, provided they have a good portfolio.

Agreed. You'll want to be instructor of record and you'll want a portfolio of STUDENT WORK to show.

I got called today, he said they would sent out emails soon.

Super nice. I couldn't really tell which one was which, because they sounded pretty much the same on speaker phone (kinda fuzzy...).

I applied in sculpture. I don't know what the time frame for painting is, but I know somebody who applied in painting and he has yet to hear back (so you're not alone!).

Yeah, I just talked to them too. Super quick. Pretty basic questions. I feel fine about it. Hope you're finger's doing ok!!!

They called me last Thursday. It's unofficial I guess? I don't have an email or letter to go with it. Still, I'm happy about it

I have no numbers to back it up, but I would think that interviewing in person would be preferable. Shows that you're serious about the program and allows for a more dynamic interview. Also avoids any technical problems (I don't know about you, but skype ALWAYS lags for me after about 20min of talking...) You also get to see tha facilities. I would also consider whether you feel that your portfolio needs/could benefit from additional in-person explanation. Considering that you're applying for Graphic Design, it might not need any more context (compared with a portofilo in say, Sculpture/New Media etc.). Plus, it's a helluva lot harder to turn somebody away when you've spent time with them, had lunch with them, gotten to know them as a person and an artist. That being said, it is a huge amount of money AND time, and there's not guarantee that appearing in person will get you in. Don't know if that helped... still doesn't fully address the question. Does anybody have any stats that might address this question?

They told me the same day (I requested Feb. 10 and they said it was fine). I'm flying in from PDX, so maybe they're trying to arrange the faraway visitors first? I feel like they should have told you by now. Are you in state?

I'm going on Feb. 10. You? ///@Outwest: Thanks!

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, Michigan is having interviews on Feb. 10 and 17. They sent out invitations a litte over a week ago. Best of luck!