mica_c

Hey there, At this point I don't know, because the details are so vague. I wonder though, if the letter is different for everyone, because their exact words to me regarding the Main List were "Instances when applicants on the Main List decline or are found to be ineligible are rare." Or is this what you are pertaining to by "slim possibility of moving to the Main List"? I'm not banking on getting on the Main List, although I would like to know more about "It also means you will be prioritized for other funding outside of the Erasmus Mundus scheme." There's been mention of Geographical Windows on this thread, and I wonder if MediaAC also has that, and whether one must first (like you said) accept the self-funded/external-funded placement offer to be prioritized for these. But from what I gather, they send out external funding offers together or shortly after the Main/Reserve notice. Well, I guess it's best to ask the Secretariat. I would actually try to ask them about my exact ranking too, I don't know, it might be kind of disheartening to find out I'm #39 out of 40 haha. Keep in touch and I hope it works out for you!

Just got word from MediaAC, I'm on the reserve list and being offered placement as a self-funded/external-funded student.

Applied to Media Arts Cultures. Website says unofficial results come out Feb/March. Waiting...

I wonder how many kids will actually go to CalArts this year considering the state of global economy???

Denied too

I'm sorry to hear that liverfish. Did you apply to other residency programs?

I still love CalArts anyway. LOL. My boss/mentor of 6 years went there, and this awesome awesome awesome design studio wouldn't exist if it weren't for his CalArts experience. Don't think I'll be going though.

Just got mine too... so small... well at least they offered some, CCA did not offer anything at all.

Hey liverfish! I applied and haven't heard anything.

Hey that's great, sculptor! Did it arrive separately from your acceptance letter? What kind of scholarship did you get?

Do state universities accept international students? I am under the impression that private schools are more open to internationals.

No word about it in the acceptance letter, and since I'm international and eligible only for merit-based awards, I'm pretty sure (and have resigned myself to the idea that) I didn't get any.

Yey OutWest!

^LIKE!

If it helps you to know this, my friend went to CalArts for Graphic Design MFA in the early 2000's: he got an outside scholarship that covered his first year of study, then after his first year spent a year working in a US design agency where he was able to save up for his next CalArts school year, and got through the rest of his program successfully. You may be able to find more information about practical training here: http://www.internationalstudent.com/study_usa/way-of-life/working-in-the-usa.shtml

Accepted to CalArts' Art & Technology MFA program!

Hope it works out, ysun!

Congratulations!!

Wow! Congratulations, creamypencil. I'm so happy for you!

OMG they still have not scheduled my interview, and the director of recruitment who contacted me about the interview is not replying to my e-mails at all!

Just got an email from the CCA faculty who interviewed me; I've been accepted to the Social Practice MFA at California College of the Arts.

Thanks miyamoto81! The constant stressing out over CalArts is getting to be a little embarrassing haha

Hey congratulations!

Still haven't heard from CalArts!

Yes, send a thank you note. I agree with olderdog. I think a lot of interviewers make an effort to be nice and make sure their interviewees are comfortable enough to open up and talk about themselves. So I think they deserve credit for that!