hopingforthebest

I talked to someone at the admissions. She told me they had the list of admits (which I wasn't on) and that they would probably send out rejects soon....

Broke down and called UC Irvine. Supposedly they haven't finalized their decisions- but expect to notify early next week. Since they interviewed already I won't be waiting on the edge of my seat...I'm going to cross them off my list. Also called RISD, since they didn't interview either- I just wanted closure...the lady was like - we have the names of the admits and you aren't one of them- so... She was probably surprised by how happy I sounded to get an answer. I'm just glad the waiting is over! I might celebrate Now, to accept or try again... I learned a lot these last few months.

Re USC - I emailed one of the faculty I had been in touch with. There had been a weird glitch with their system so when I didn't hear back I was worried it was because of that. He was super nice about it - but alas, no acceptance. Also, later that day I spoke with a friend who interviewed with USC and though he hadn't heard back, someone he knew had already been accepted into the program. Perhaps they wait to know who will accept before doing final notifications? I imagine that is what is going on with Irvine and RISD - but I am ready to start making a decision, so finality would be nice.

I am so ready for Irvine and RISD to just put me out of my misery. At this point no notification feels cruel....

someone should make a spreadsheet....

Ten-of-swords I feel for you! I have been disappointed to not really hear anything- my girlfriend said something that helps me keep perspective. Grad school is not the only way- it's just one way. Your work is really interesting! You'll show 'em!!

RISD sent out interview requests???? Ok - that's it then! Cornell I hope you and I are a match...

A painter friend, who I assume applied as a painter, heard from UCLA this week. I crossed them off my mental list of hope-I-hears and shed a few tears. I'm not positive - but with such a small program I imagine that if he heard...

Sorry to hear that Good luck to you!!

ok, with Rutgers, UCLA and UCI all interviewing/admitting this is officially my least favorite day of waiting! c'mon!!!

She has an interview at UC Irvine? Dang it!!

Oh darn! I mean congrats- but I imagine that means I should cross them off my list. So much joy and heartbreak!

Any painters hear from CalArts? I'm wondering if I should assume rejection....? (I like to prepare myself for these things!)

So Cornell contacted me to interview....I'm trying to figure out what the odds are? Does anyone have an idea of how many people they interview for how many spots? (I'm applying as a painter) Nice to get some news...it was feeling awfully quiet!

Can I ammend the rules? Let's drink until mid-march, the silence is deafening!!!!

Do you know if those who are to be interviewed have already been contacted?

Thanks for the kind words- I needed that! love your work by the way.

First Rejection!!! Yale for Painting. Not the foot I hoped to start out on.

Hello fellow applicant - I've been reading this blog for a bit but now I have to chime in with a question... I applied to 7 schools (and 2 more will be submitted this weekend). One of the schools already called my references this week. This got me concerned that other schools weren't calling and wondering when you really start to find out if you are being considered or not. I am a bundle of nerves - anything I can find out will be appreciated. So my question is - in Painting/Visual Art has anyone hear anything from: Yale Cornell UCLA UC Irvine RISD Calarts or know when USC and Rutgers started calling last year? I realize I will find out when I find out....but I can't help wanting to find out sooner! Cheers!