MFA 2021 Freak Out Forum

[CheesyClay]

6 hours ago, katkat said:

Hi! I also applied to ASU in Fiber but haven't heard anything... do you happen to know if all interviews went out? Thanks!

I got a email at the beginning of this week, and I interviewed today (not sure how well it went honestly). I would assume they would be sending out requests this week/next week... But I dont know for sure. They did say they where accepting 11 new graduate students for the MFA program. Good luck!

[CheesyClay]

5 hours ago, Waiting2021 said:

Did U of Minnesota say how many students they are accepting? Congratulations!

No, they didn't say a number. But I know they are accepting less students than normal as they posted on their website.

[Paintyface]

Anyone have any more info on painting at Hunter? I know they extended their deadline to 1/22. Would love to know how many applicants are accepted each year and when interviews typically take place...

[Thursdayhasnofeel]

Dang this wait is killing' me

[PoppyPants]

For those who have had interviews, what are they like? Like format, questions, any advice? Thank you! 

I applied to Yale and Bard, and am still waiting for replies either way like many of you! Good luck everyone!

[SocialKonstruct]

1 hour ago, Clayyy said:

I received an interview invitation from SAIC (ceramics)! Good luck to all of you guys!

Grats!

[kiddroy]

23 minutes ago, Paintyface said:

Anyone have any more info on painting at Hunter? I know they extended their deadline to 1/22. Would love to know how many applicants are accepted each year and when interviews typically take place...

Last year they sent out interview invitations on February 13th. So should still be around that time or maybe a week later that since they extended deadline this year. The number of accepted will fluctuate a lot. I know that last semester, only 4 enrolled (not including the 2 that dropped out). I'm not sure if they are intending on keeping the class sizes small or if they will accept their regular 9-13 people. 

Interviews are conducted mid March. Last year they were scheduled on March 17th and 18th. Although be advised that they had to delay interviews due to Covid. So regularly if everything is online from the get-go, they should be looking at doing interviews around the prior week.

 

[kiddroy]

3 minutes ago, PoppyPants said:

For those who have had interviews, what are they like? Like format, questions, any advice? Thank you! 

I applied to Yale and Bard, and am still waiting for replies either way like many of you! Good luck everyone!

Usually you get assigned to one or two professors who conduct the interview. Occasionally (such as with Carnegie and Yale's case), you interview with the entire senior department faculty. Questions they will definitely ask you is "why grad school now", "what's your purpose of pursuing graduate study", "how do you see our program being a good fit/helping your work grow". Other questions they usually ask is regarding your current work direction, what kinds of things are you trying to resolve or convey in your work, who you're looking at/referencing. Occasionally (except for Yale, this is a definite) they will stray off the art stuff and start asking you things like "what are you reading lately", "what other non art related things are you interested in". 

[Clayyy]

Has anyone heard from RISD ceramics? RISD is one of my dream schools..! Hope to get a request to interview from RISD..?

Thanks!

[dinkywinks]

7 hours ago, BrownBunny87 said:

Bumping this. It’s pretty messed up if universities took our money but were not fully transparent about much smaller acceptance rates of many students deferring or taking leave of absence. The UCLA app alone was $120 and extra writing prompts, only to hear through this forum that there are 2 spots available. 

 

I might follow up and call some of the schools I’ve applied to about this. Will let you guys know. 

 

Please! That would be soooo appreciated. I’ve applied to 3 UCs, and their application fees are pretty crazy compared to other grad schools.

[berries]

4 hours ago, PoppyPants said:

For those who have had interviews, what are they like? Like format, questions, any advice? Thank you! 

I applied to Yale and Bard, and am still waiting for replies either way like many of you! Good luck everyone!

I had an interview for Tyler painting. The entire faculty was present and they asked basic questions as @kiddroy said. They also asked questions like “How are you conveying your ideas in your work?”, “What is the purpose of using ~(material)?”, “Can you tell us more about ~(a sentence in the statement of purpose/artist statement)”, “What have you been doing after you got your bfa?”. I hope this helps a little. 

[ShydreezyWrites]

I heard back from SAIC today around 3pm CST to interview; applied to the writing program! Good luck everyone! 

[PoppyPants]

10 hours ago, kiddroy said:

Usually you get assigned to one or two professors who conduct the interview. Occasionally (such as with Carnegie and Yale's case), you interview with the entire senior department faculty. Questions they will definitely ask you is "why grad school now", "what's your purpose of pursuing graduate study", "how do you see our program being a good fit/helping your work grow". Other questions they usually ask is regarding your current work direction, what kinds of things are you trying to resolve or convey in your work, who you're looking at/referencing. Occasionally (except for Yale, this is a definite) they will stray off the art stuff and start asking you things like "what are you reading lately", "what other non art related things are you interested in". 

This is very helpful! Thank you so much for your response!

[PoppyPants]

6 hours ago, berries said:

I had an interview for Tyler painting. The entire faculty was present and they asked basic questions as @kiddroy said. They also asked questions like “How are you conveying your ideas in your work?”, “What is the purpose of using ~(material)?”, “Can you tell us more about ~(a sentence in the statement of purpose/artist statement)”, “What have you been doing after you got your bfa?”. I hope this helps a little. 

This helps a lot! Thank you so much for your response. Sounds similar to a critique almost too. 

[joeyjoejoeshabbadoo]

Hi diddily ho stressed-erinos!

I applied to the painting/fine arts MFA programs at:

NYAA
LCAD
Boston U
Texas Christian U
PAFA

I will post here again when I hear back from them, if that is helpful
I also have an interview with NYAA, which I can share questions from if anyone would like that

[JellyRoll]

32 minutes ago, joeyjoejoeshabbadoo said:

Hi diddily ho stressed-erinos!

I applied to the painting/fine arts MFA programs at:

NYAA
LCAD
Boston U
Texas Christian U
PAFA

I will post here again when I hear back from them, if that is helpful
I also have an interview with NYAA, which I can share questions from if anyone would like that

Especially eager to hear about any news from BU painting. Of course, I’ll share, too, if I’m lucky enough to get any!

[AidaLizard]

Anyone else apply to sculpture on the following schools?

UT Austin

VCU

Yale

Alfred

 

Lets stay in touch!

[Paintyface]

2 hours ago, JellyRoll said:

Especially eager to hear about any news from BU painting. Of course, I’ll share, too, if I’m lucky enough to get any!

I applied for BU painting too...no news yet ?

[joeyjoejoeshabbadoo]

hopefully we all get in and can study together!

[ZellFin]

19 hours ago, Waiting2021 said:

I also interviewed with UTK, have you heard back yet?

I haven't heard back yet. I'll definitely post when I do! 

[cabindweller]

I have my first interview coming up this week...any advice about Zoom setup? For instance...

What kind of background is best? Real - virtual - artwork - something else..

What to wear (keep it casual? dress it up?)

etc.

Thanks! appreciate this forum & best of luck to all!

[SpillToBuilt]

15 minutes ago, cabindweller said:

I have my first interview coming up this week...any advice about Zoom setup? For instance...

What kind of background is best? Real - virtual - artwork - something else..

What to wear (keep it casual? dress it up?)

etc.

Thanks! appreciate this forum & best of luck to all!

Just be yourself and do what feels right/comfortable for you.

[BarkBeno]

On 1/28/2021 at 8:52 PM, BrownBunny87 said:

Am I the only one who applied to U of Hawaii? Hehe it is not ranked high but the environment and strong Asian studies program would greatly inform my research.

I applied to UHM's Asian Studies Program. It's not ranked high, but I think it's underrated. The prominent Asian culture there and the East-West Center provides unique opportunities that definitely make up for its ranking

[Hugo2021]

Anyone else applying to graphic design programs? Wonder how popular this route is vs. other fields like sculpture and painting!

Edited January 31, 2021 by Hugo2021

[AidaLizard]

5 hours ago, cabindweller said:

I have my first interview coming up this week...any advice about Zoom setup? For instance...

What kind of background is best? Real - virtual - artwork - something else..

What to wear (keep it casual? dress it up?)

etc.

Thanks! appreciate this forum & best of luck to all!

I cleaned up my studio a bit and put some works in progress in the background. Dress it up but not too much, its art school so they like eccentricity but keep it professional.