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This is true, and most schools like to see a cohesive body of work. I would recommend that you use your undergrad time to try as many things as possible--you never know what you're going to fall utterly in love with. You might end up becoming more passionate about glass than painting. If you can find some way to combine them, you could also begin researching mixed media programs. However, if you decide to apply for painting MFA, the schools will judge you first and foremost for your portfolio in that area. They will ask you about your other skills and strengths at an interview, but you won't get one unless your painting portfolio is solid (and it appeals to that particular committee at that particular time). In my [limited] experience applying for exclusively painting programs, your other concentrations will neither help nor hurt you. Most people have at least one, and the schools didn't seem too concerned about what they were. Mine was graphic design, and it didn't even come up. ETA: in terms of future employment, you'll probably have an equally hard time with painting vs. glass--it's best to go with what you're most passionate about so you'll keep up the fight longer. You'll have to seek out your own opportunities either way.

Yeah, I've noticed that, but I don't have any other offers to consider! haha. As you can see, I'm not too broken up about it. I'm glad I only applied to a short list of schools that I would be enthusiastic about going to--any one of them would have thrilled me.

Accepted to MICA Hoffberger! With a pretty generous scholarship! It seems I didn't catch anyone else's attention, but I couldn't be happier with MICA. I loved the school and the people when I visited. So glad the wait is over. I hope everyone else hears good news, and soon.

Your BFA thesis works are incredible--the photos actually made me wish I could have seen the show in person. Great work!

@justclara: I love the Valencia, Spain series. It's so delicate yet expressive.

Congrats! Good luck!

Congratulations, that's great! I've got my fingers crossed for painting emails to go out next, that's for sure.

Thank you very much. I wish it were easier to accurately photograph the textures I've been using lately, so I'm glad it still stands out on the screen. I love your work, too. My favorite is "It's Alive!" It's fascinating for a fellow painter, because I'm not able to discern your process just by looking. Good luck to you, too. Who knows? Maybe we'll end up at Hoffberger together.

I posted a tumblr a few weeks ago, but I finally got my real website up and running! http://www.traceyparkerart.com I'm really digging Project 02--very haunting images.

Bingo about the transparency. Without this forum, for example, I never would have found out approximately how many people school X interviews for their program Y, because they don't usually release that info to prospective students. It's wonderful to be able to talk to people who are going through the same thing and have done so before; we can share information with each other that's difficult or impossible to find elsewhere.

So, I've been ogling people's signatures around here and thinking about this whole process more and more, noticing when someone is a finalist at one prestigious school but hasn't heard back from another (when interviews have already been scheduled). It's positive in a way, because it made me feel better about being selected to interview by MICA but not SAIC, but it's also a bit scary and fascinating to consider. It makes me think about what may have resonated with one school and their program goals, etc., but not another--when the two schools have a lot in common and received the same portfolio. I don't really have much to say about it except to wonder if anyone else has been taking note of this. It's my first time applying to grad school, too, so I'm still getting used to the whole thing.

I'm starting to think we missed the boat on that one if we haven't gotten a letter yet; the latest one I heard about was received on the 13th. Ah, well. Best of luck to those who have interviews there!

I'm satisfied with my 4 apps, personally. Not hearing back from SAIC (although we still might? but I've given up hope for that one) made me accutely aware of how much cash I forked over for their rejection. I couldn't have afforded to double my number, although I easily could have come up with 4 more schools that I'd be honored to attend.

Yep. They're sending out regular reminders to all applicants, even the ones who filled out the FAFSA and their separate financial form weeks ago. But the deadline's today, so it should stop now. Everyone make sure you did it if you haven't--don't wait for an offer.

Thanks, that helps! Not as bad odds as I thought. Here's to hoping and practicing and preparing.