MFA 2022 Freak Out Forum

[RyanV]

23 minutes ago, ABLBDB345 said:

Hi all! Has anyone heard from Pratt for Printmaking?

I applied to the below schools for Printmaking (or Studio Art where applicable) and am basically just waiting on Pratt as a last hope, has anyone heard from them yet besides photo?

Pratt

Rutgers (reject)

Temple (haven't received a letter but assuming reject)

Columbia (haven't heard but its a reach)

Hunter (just got my rejection letter)

Also just got my Hunter rejection ? also waiting on Columbia but also a reach for me. Wishing you luck! 
 

 

[whitewhales]

3 hours ago, Salsasanasa said:

Has anyone heard anything about UW-Seattle or UW-Madison (other than printmaking)? I was wondering if painting was notified of interview etc  

 

Both seem largely still in process right?

Hi. I applied to UW Seattle painting but have not gotten an interview invite. I believe they are conducting them this week, and the photo/media applicants are already having their interviews.  I started a thread for UW on this forum separately, in hopes to gather all the applicants as it doesn’t seem many people applied. 
 

Good luck and I hope you get to hear from your schools soon! 

[whitewhales]

34 minutes ago, ABLBDB345 said:

Hi all! Has anyone heard from Pratt for Printmaking?

I applied to the below schools for Printmaking (or Studio Art where applicable) and am basically just waiting on Pratt as a last hope, has anyone heard from them yet besides photo?

Pratt

Rutgers (reject)

Temple (haven't received a letter but assuming reject)

Columbia (haven't heard but its a reach)

Hunter (just got my rejection letter)

Applied to Pratt too and I think late February early March is when they will be reaching out. They’re still reviewing all the applications. 

[Salsasanasa]

9 minutes ago, whitewhales said:

Hi. I applied to UW Seattle painting but have not gotten an interview invite. I believe they are conducting them this week, and the photo/media applicants are already having their interviews.  I started a thread for UW on this forum separately, in hopes to gather all the applicants as it doesn’t seem many people applied. 
 

Good luck and I hope you get to hear from your schools soon! 

Ah okay, I hope that doesn't mean we are out of the running if they are conducting them already? Good luck to you too! Cheers

Edited February 16, 2022 by Salsasanasa

[RyanV]

About 20 minutes after I got my Hunter rejection I got SAIC acceptance with 50% tuition award, having a roller coaster of self worth today but remembering we are not for everyone and our worth is not based on acceptance or rejection. Hoping you all get some good news today! 

[HJAn]

1 hour ago, RyanV said:

About 20 minutes after I got my Hunter rejection I got SAIC acceptance with 50% tuition award, having a roller coaster of self worth today but remembering we are not for everyone and our worth is not based on acceptance or rejection. Hoping you all get some good news today! 

Wow congrats!! Can I ask when did you interview with SAIC? and what department? I just interviewed with them this past weekend for sculpture, so that seems awfully quick, as I was told to expect a decision by March 1. 

[Pickle555]

Invited for a second interview (in-person) with Stanford. Didn't realize they did second interviews.. Someone asked about UCLA, I had my interview for painting last week but nothing in my portal has changed and all of my exchanges have been with the painting faculty directly. That must mean it's a departmental thing, unlike how other programs have been functioning. Had Yale interview on Monday, think it went well! Very anxiously awaiting results now!! ?

I also just want to say (sorry if this is like sappy or unnecessary, I just think maybe it's important to say) this is my second time applying to grad school. The first time I got rejected by half of the programs I applied to. It was devastating and felt very bad about myself/art. I then just decided to take a year off from applying and focus on making work. I still haven't gotten accepted anywhere (hopefully I'm not jinxing myself) but all I'm trying to say is that if things don't work out the way you'd hoped they would, you can always try again! These programs aren't going anywhere, though I completely understand not wanting to apply more than once, it is such a long and vulnerable process. Alternatively, sometimes things happen the way they're supposed to happen! 

Okay, my little rant is over thanks for your time lol!!!!!

[reddish]

Hey everyone, I’ve been lurking on this thread since January, thought I would share my own experience so far. I received my BFA in painting in 2019 and this is the first time I’ve applied to MFA programs. Here’s the run down on who I’ve heard from so far and who I’m waiting on.

-Ohio State, waitlist

-Northwestern, rejected

-University of Arkansas, interviewed on 02/05, waiting for decision

-RISD, interviewed on 02/09, waiting for decision

Still waiting to hear from: UConn, Syracuse University, Michigan State, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Anybody in painting hear from those folks yet?

Good luck everyone!

 

 

 

[Antisocialprintmaker]

1 minute ago, reddish said:

Hey everyone, I’ve been lurking on this thread since January, thought I would share my own experience so far. I received my BFA in painting in 2019 and this is the first time I’ve applied to MFA programs. Here’s the run down on who I’ve heard from so far and who I’m waiting on.

-Ohio State, waitlist

-Northwestern, rejected

-University of Arkansas, interviewed on 02/05, waiting for decision

-RISD, interviewed on 02/09, waiting for decision

Still waiting to hear from: UConn, Syracuse University, Michigan State, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Anybody in painting hear from those folks yet?

Good luck everyone!

 

 

 

Syracuse is supposedly finalizing decisions today so I’m thinking they will start contacting people soonish? I haven’t heard about them sending out interview requests or anything so I’m not sure what’s going on as far as interviews. Congrats on the interviews so far tho and good luck!

[whitewhales]

7 minutes ago, Pickle95 said:

Invited for a second interview (in-person) with Stanford. Didn't realize they did second interviews.. Someone asked about UCLA, I had my interview for painting last week but nothing in my portal has changed and all of my exchanges have been with the painting faculty directly. That must mean it's a departmental thing, unlike how other programs have been functioning. Had Yale interview on Monday, think it went well! Very anxiously awaiting results now!! ?

I also just want to say (sorry if this is like sappy or unnecessary, I just think maybe it's important to say) this is my second time applying to grad school. The first time I got rejected by half of the programs I applied to. It was devastating and felt very bad about myself/art. I then just decided to take a year off from applying and focus on making work. I still haven't gotten accepted anywhere (hopefully I'm not jinxing myself) but all I'm trying to say is that if things don't work out the way you'd hoped they would, you can always try again! These programs aren't going anywhere, though I completely understand not wanting to apply more than once, it is such a long and vulnerable process. Alternatively, sometimes things happen the way they're supposed to happen! 

Okay, my little rant is over thanks for your time lol!!!!!

Pickle, you and a few other applicants have done this a few times and have a lot of good tips. Can we collect you all together and put you on zoom for a workshop, will pay $$$$$ ? ??

Congratulations on your second interview and congratulations on your others as well. ?

[Forms Without Formula]

Got my hunter rejection too ?

Only school I applied to, guess I'm outta the game for this year, maybe see some of you on the forums next year! If I try again I'll definitely apply to a few schools. Almost a relief from the stress of waiting and refreshing my email 10x a minute!

[RyanV]

4 hours ago, HJAn said:

Wow congrats!! Can I ask when did you interview with SAIC? and what department? I just interviewed with them this past weekend for sculpture, so that seems awfully quick, as I was told to expect a decision by March 1. 

It was in photography, I did interview Saturday but I think every department is different. Good luck ??!

[annaconda]

I also only applied to one school, @Forms Without Formula, and I think I also didn't get in (no interview request, UW Madison). It's kinda confusing how everyone emphasizes the importance of finding a great fit for MFA programs. So I decided on the best program for me but... now kinda feeling like any program might be better than no program ?  Oh wells. Now we know for next year (if we decide that trying again is the right path for us ). 

[beeebeeeebeebeebo]

9 hours ago, ABLBDB345 said:

Hi all! Has anyone heard from Pratt for Printmaking?

I applied to the below schools for Printmaking (or Studio Art where applicable) and am basically just waiting on Pratt as a last hope, has anyone heard from them yet besides photo?

Pratt

Rutgers (reject)

Temple (haven't received a letter but assuming reject)

Columbia (haven't heard but its a reach)

Hunter (just got my rejection letter)

I also haven't heard from Temple. However from last year's thread it looks like it was as late as mid-march that people heard back. so I think we're good for now

[beeebeeeebeebeebo]

5 hours ago, reddish said:

Hey everyone, I’ve been lurking on this thread since January, thought I would share my own experience so far. I received my BFA in painting in 2019 and this is the first time I’ve applied to MFA programs. Here’s the run down on who I’ve heard from so far and who I’m waiting on.

-Ohio State, waitlist

-Northwestern, rejected

-University of Arkansas, interviewed on 02/05, waiting for decision

-RISD, interviewed on 02/09, waiting for decision

Still waiting to hear from: UConn, Syracuse University, Michigan State, University of Wisconsin-Madison. Anybody in painting hear from those folks yet?

Good luck everyone!

 

 

 

nothing back from UCONN for me either. another mid-march situation possibly? I sure am hoping to hear sooner.

[hellotothefuture]

Hey everyone!

I just received email for interview from Hunter !!!! Over the moon! especially after a rejection from Rutgers, it was a relief.

Interview is scheduled on March 5th.

Still waiting to hear from RISD, may be it's a rejection. 

[Salsasanasa]

3 hours ago, annaconda said:

I also only applied to one school, @Forms Without Formula, and I think I also didn't get in (no interview request, UW Madison). It's kinda confusing how everyone emphasizes the importance of finding a great fit for MFA programs. So I decided on the best program for me but... now kinda feeling like any program might be better than no program ?  Oh wells. Now we know for next year (if we decide that trying again is the right path for us ). 

It’s not over until it’s over, as far as I read it was just print for Wisconsin for that deadline and interviews but who knows. Hang in there till you get the reject, I applied too for painting and haven’t heard anything. So we shall see! Cheers

[Forms Without Formula]

8 hours ago, annaconda said:

I also only applied to one school, @Forms Without Formula, and I think I also didn't get in (no interview request, UW Madison). It's kinda confusing how everyone emphasizes the importance of finding a great fit for MFA programs. So I decided on the best program for me but... now kinda feeling like any program might be better than no program ?  Oh wells. Now we know for next year (if we decide that trying again is the right path for us ). 

Yeah, I think I focused too much on price, location, and studio size and not enough on how my art would fit it. Felt all along that my style of art was different than what I was seeing but kept telling myself everyone's style of art is different. Next year I'll focus somewhere I can see myself fitting in aesthetically and worry less about the price tag cause if they want you they'll give you money! Good luck with the torturous waiting, hope you end up getting accepted but if not see you next year maybe!

[veryberry]

15 hours ago, Pickle95 said:

Invited for a second interview (in-person) with Stanford. Didn't realize they did second interviews.. Someone asked about UCLA, I had my interview for painting last week but nothing in my portal has changed and all of my exchanges have been with the painting faculty directly. That must mean it's a departmental thing, unlike how other programs have been functioning. Had Yale interview on Monday, think it went well! Very anxiously awaiting results now!! ?

I also just want to say (sorry if this is like sappy or unnecessary, I just think maybe it's important to say) this is my second time applying to grad school. The first time I got rejected by half of the programs I applied to. It was devastating and felt very bad about myself/art. I then just decided to take a year off from applying and focus on making work. I still haven't gotten accepted anywhere (hopefully I'm not jinxing myself) but all I'm trying to say is that if things don't work out the way you'd hoped they would, you can always try again! These programs aren't going anywhere, though I completely understand not wanting to apply more than once, it is such a long and vulnerable process. Alternatively, sometimes things happen the way they're supposed to happen! 

Okay, my little rant is over thanks for your time lol!!!!!

Congrats and thank you! It’s reassuring to hear! 

If it’s okay to ask, how do you feel your work has developed over the year? Any tips on how to strengthen applications for next year? I think I might reapply a second time next year or maybe wait and make more work! 

Also, curious to hear more about what your Yale interview was like, the questions that were asked..

Hope you get accepted! ?
 

[MMING]

Hi

I am waiting for the interview, and I am not sure I am rejected or not.

 

I interviewed - SVA (POD)

 

WAITING - RISD(industrial design)  / PRATT(interaction) / NYU(ITP) / Parsons (Industrial design)

 

Do anyone know about the interview statues? Please share with me.

 

Thanks.

[starcrumbz]

Hi everyone!

Any news from UC Irvine? I haven't heard much other than one of us lucky cats has recently interviewed. 

Honestly, I don't know why I ask because I won't really know until I know... but somehow I find myself seeking answers instead of patience? I think I want to save myself from false hope that they may still be in the process of sending out interviews. This waiting game is torture. UCI is the only school I applied to. Next time I will apply to more even if just for the fact that I will have more to focus on during the waiting game. The crickets are loud! Good luck and congratulations everybody!

[chunkeymonkey]

Just had my interview with UCLA! It was just an in depth conversation about my practice. 

[Westcoasty]

On 2/16/2022 at 7:32 AM, medsuppy said:

I also only applied to Bard. What discipline did you apply into?

@medsuppy, I applied for sculpture. I applied to several grad schools (not including Bard) a few years ago for painting, but my practice is really interdisciplinary and my paintings are sculptural, so I think this may be a better path for me. You're applying for painting, yeah? What made you choose Bard as the one to apply to this year?

[lukeisadrawer]

Hi All,

I am a 2D artist (drawing/painting) in California, first year applying to MFA programs. Here are my schools:

     UMN Twin Cities - rejected

     Columbia College Chicago - Zoom interview on 2/8

     UIUC - Zoom interview on 2/11

     Carnegie Mellon - Zoom interview on 2/26

     UIC - tbd

     GSU Atlanta - tbd 

     UMass Amherst - tbd

     UT Austin - tbd

Good luck everyone! ❤️

 

[_redrabbit7]

Hi, guys. I've not been around here for a while so I just spent some time reading two days old messages.

I read a message here that, two days ago, someone received an interview invitation from Columbia. I wondered why I hadn't received mine, so I went to check my application page, perhaps there'd been some update. Lo and behold, I discovered I didn't submit any application to Columbia. I only submitted a portfolio. I just discovered that moments ago. How careless of me, lol.

Anyway, I had come online to share some good news. A few hours ago I received an acceptance email from RISD. They have awarded me a Society of Presidential Fellowship, which covers all my tuition for both my first and second year. I have also been given a TA position that comes with a purse of 5000 USD per annum, although I think every candidate gets that. 

I am still looking forward to hearing from SAIC, following my interview with their chair of painting department last Sunday. Although, at this point, I have made up my mind to go to RISD. 

Since this might be my last message on this forum, I want to share from my experience that I applied to all these schools (Yale-rejected, SAIC-interviewed, RISD-accepted) without holding a bachelor's degree. A year ago I had emailed several schools, requesting to know whether it was possible to get into their MFA without a bachelor's and they'd tell me that would be impossible. I thank God for helping my heart and for all the guidance and encouragement and prayers I received from a few people around me. 

And I hope someone out there receives some good news soon! Thank you, thank you. ?

PS: My academic qualification is a certificate in education in Fine and Applied Arts (double majors).

 

 

Edited February 17, 2022 by _redrabbit7