a lumberjack

I'm also going!

same here! it was great to meet so many artists on Saturday.

I'm bringing a few new small works on paper and my computer that has images from my portfolio. Look forward to meeting you folks and best of luck to everyone!

Accepted to UNM for painting and drawing via letter!

congrats ECM!

I have a phone interview with PennDesign next week and an interview with SMFA in March.

I was able to only work part time because of my living situation. I lived on the farm rent free because my girlfriend was an apprentice there and received free rent/utilities as part of the deal. All the food was there and available - just had to go pick it. Other than the real basic items and repaying loans/insurance, we didnt really spend much money except on canvas/paint/the occasional concert. I was able to save up money too. It's not hard to live on little - just depends on your comfort level.

Hey all! I applied to eight schools this round. I applied a couple years ago to five schools and was waitlisted at two of them. I think the years inbetween has definitely made me feel more confident about my work. That first round was kind of crushing - but if you really want to make art - you just keep going and think about what you could have done better and then do it. After applying the first time - I started working on a farm and was fortunate enough to have a free studio there. And I worked part time so I could focus the majority of my engery into art work and applications. This board has been an awesome resource for applying. Best of luck to everybody!

Amen!

It's really great to see everyone's work! http://jacobrivkin.carbonmade.com/

I second zaquon on this. I've definitely seen people on this board reapply to a school they were previously rejected from and be accepted. Just search through the old posts and you'll see em. I'm reapplying this year to schools where I was waitlisted and rejected from two years ago. I talked to one of them at the Graduate Portfolio Day and when I told them I had been waitlisted at their school they said to definitely mention that in my app/sop.