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I'm currently attending Hunter, and I can tell you firsthand that the program does not have the reputation of a cash cow like IFA and MODA. Not only is the faculty very well respected, check out Joachim Pissarro, Emily Braun, Katy Siegal, William Agee…the list goes on, but many students work at major institutions throughout the city, so it's also a great place to make professional contacts. My experience with the Hunter name has been positive. Just recently a major gallery owner said "that's an excellent program," when I mentioned that I'm a student there. I think any program in NYC gives you an edge when applying for jobs outside of the city, so I wouldn't be concerned about that.

You've probably already realized this, but a writing sample is not part of the application for Hunter. I'm in the program, and I wasn't asked to submit one. It's a great program! Good luck!

Harper Montgomery at Hunter. This is a link for you. http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/art/art-history/faculty/full-time-faculty/harper-montgomery

Vincent and Theo and Exit Through the Gift Shop are two that come to my mind immediately. I'm positive that I will be back with more suggestions!

I got my acceptance letter today!!!

Baudrillard's Simulacra and Simulation.

Thank you, spursel. That makes me feel better!

My focus is modern/contemporary. I've noticed that my application status still hasn't changed from submitted, and it's been causing me a bit of anxiety. Is anyone's application in review yet?

Good luck Virago! Hopefully we will hear before April.

Has anyone else applied for Fall?

Thank you! That is my major concern.

I like the courses that this program offers. Does anyone have any opinions about it?

I did my undergrad at City, and I loved it there. The faculty is excellent, and because it is small you receive a lot of individual attention. What is your area of interest?

Thanks for the advice and encouragement Condivi!

Thanks KGdude. I was at a CUNY school, so that does make me feel a little better. I've done a lot of research on professors, and I've pretty much narrowed down my choices already, so I should just apply to those and see what happens and not worry about rejection.

I suggest the CUNY Grad Center. They are strong in Modern and Contemporary, and there are many teaching opportunities at the other CUNY schools while you are working on your Phd.

I'm quite positive that many have asked this same question before, so excuse me if you've answered this one before. I'm a nontraditional student (in my thirties) who has just graduated from a public school in NYC with a BA in Art History. My GPA was just below a 4.0 in my major and just below a 3.8 altogether. I have professors who will write me very good recommendation letters, I've worked for the art department, and I know exactly what I want my focus to be in grad school (I wrote more than one paper related to my focus in undergrad). I know that I want to pursue a Phd, but I'm worried that I will be overlooked because my undergrad was at a public school. My advisor has told me to apply everywhere and see what happens, but I'm thinking I might be better off only applying for MA programs to save myself a bruised ego and extra application fees, and then I can apply for Phd programs after I finish an MA. Any thoughts or advice?