chanu2v40 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Ok, we're done folks. Last "here's where I stand" post California State San Bernardino: Interviewed 3/12; accepted; accepted admission offer Pacific Northwest College of Art: Interviewed 03/6; accepted; declined admission offer University of Washington 3D4M: Interviewed 03/11; waitlisted University of Oregon: Interviewed 01/31; waitlisted University of Colorado Boulder: rejected 4 out of 5 interviews and then 2 out of 4 admission offers isn't too bad I don't think! Can't want to get back to SoCal and start in August 🙌 fable_garden and btwnthetides 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g000by Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 17 minutes ago, chanu2v40 said: Ok, we're done folks. Last "here's where I stand" post California State San Bernardino: Interviewed 3/12; accepted; accepted admission offer Pacific Northwest College of Art: Interviewed 03/6; accepted; declined admission offer University of Washington 3D4M: Interviewed 03/11; waitlisted University of Oregon: Interviewed 01/31; waitlisted University of Colorado Boulder: rejected 4 out of 5 interviews and then 2 out of 4 admission offers isn't too bad I don't think! Can't want to get back to SoCal and start in August 🙌 How did you find out you were waitlisted for Washington? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanu2v40 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 57 minutes ago, g000by said: How did you find out you were waitlisted for Washington? Got an email from the professor I did my interview with Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
g000by Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 16 minutes ago, chanu2v40 said: Got an email from the professor I did my interview with god, i wish someone from there would email me even if it was rejection so i could not still have hope. i emailed them a week ago for an update and got no response. congrats on being accepted in california!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanu2v40 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 28 minutes ago, g000by said: god, i wish someone from there would email me even if it was rejection so i could not still have hope. i emailed them a week ago for an update and got no response. congrats on being accepted in california!!! Ugh, that sounds extremely frustrating. I'm sorry! Did they give you any sort of timeline when you interviewed? Thanks for the congrats! I'd actually already accepted the offer to CA before I got waitlisted this morning 😅 Just made me realize I definitely made the right decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rongrong Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 For those who got accepted to Hunter studio art, is there any update on your application portal? I haven't heard anything yet after the interview 😔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFASkepticism Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 (edited) Hey MFA 2024 crew! Massive congrats on all your acceptances and the diverse range of schools you've applied to. It's impressive to see how many doors have opened up, even ones we might not have considered initially. Seriously, you're all rock stars, and I'm really proud of each and every one of you. Now, onto my current dilemma. While I'm pretty content with minimizing the financial strain of my degree, I'm stuck choosing between UT-Austin and UCSD. Both are offering full tuition coverage plus some impressive stipends. UT-Austin is offering $25,000 per year for two years, while UCSD is a bit higher at an average of $37,000 per year for three years. Both programs sound amazing, and I feel confident in my ability to thrive in either. Economically, Austin seems like the more favorable option due to lower living costs and no state income tax, potentially balancing out the slightly lower stipend. But UCSD's longer program duration is appealing because it offers more time to develop my artistic practice and craft a solid MFA thesis show. I've heard great things about their structured program too. Reflecting on past experiences and chats with MFA pals, opinions on program length vary. Some love the intensity of a two-year program, while others appreciate the depth of exploration a three-year program allows. And then there's that niggling worry about "losing" a year, especially as I'm approaching the end of my twenties. It's a nagging concern, but maybe it's just my brain overthinking things. Ultimately, I know this decision is deeply personal, but I'd love to hear your thoughts and insights. What's your take on the three-year vs. two-year debate? And hey, if anyone has some juicy gossip or insider info about either program, spill the tea! I'm slightly leaning towards UCSD because of the higher stipend and the allure of experiencing SoCal life for the first time. Thanks a bunch, everyone. Your input means the world to me! Edited March 23 by MFASkepticism Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bools1 Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Hello all! I am debating between SAIC and Cranbrook Sculpture until the very last minute. I got a full ride from Cranbrook but nothing from SAIC. I am drawn to Cranbrook for various reasons: artist in residence, sense of community, financial support, etc, yet I just want to make sure that I am not missing out on anything. SAIC certainly has a great facility and more faculty members! What are your thoughts? Chelsea H 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wickedwired Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 2 hours ago, MFASkepticism said: Hey MFA 2024 crew! Massive congrats on all your acceptances and the diverse range of schools you've applied to. It's impressive to see how many doors have opened up, even ones we might not have considered initially. Seriously, you're all rock stars, and I'm really proud of each and every one of you. Now, onto my current dilemma. While I'm pretty content with minimizing the financial strain of my degree, I'm stuck choosing between UT-Austin and UCSD. Both are offering full tuition coverage plus some impressive stipends. UT-Austin is offering $25,000 per year for two years, while UCSD is a bit higher at an average of $37,000 per year for three years. Both programs sound amazing, and I feel confident in my ability to thrive in either. Economically, Austin seems like the more favorable option due to lower living costs and no state income tax, potentially balancing out the slightly lower stipend. But UCSD's longer program duration is appealing because it offers more time to develop my artistic practice and craft a solid MFA thesis show. I've heard great things about their structured program too. Reflecting on past experiences and chats with MFA pals, opinions on program length vary. Some love the intensity of a two-year program, while others appreciate the depth of exploration a three-year program allows. And then there's that niggling worry about "losing" a year, especially as I'm approaching the end of my twenties. It's a nagging concern, but maybe it's just my brain overthinking things. Ultimately, I know this decision is deeply personal, but I'd love to hear your thoughts and insights. What's your take on the three-year vs. two-year debate? And hey, if anyone has some juicy gossip or insider info about either program, spill the tea! I'm slightly leaning towards UCSD because of the higher stipend and the allure of experiencing SoCal life for the first time. Thanks a bunch, everyone. Your input means the world to me! It depends on the work you are making but I've heard amazing things from UCSD. They have impressive faculty as well. You will be better connected and closer to LA area which seems to be doing quite well artistically. I would go with ucsd. btwnthetides and ZenGarden 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea H Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 6 hours ago, bools1 said: Hello all! I am debating between SAIC and Cranbrook Sculpture until the very last minute. I got a full ride from Cranbrook but nothing from SAIC. I am drawn to Cranbrook for various reasons: artist in residence, sense of community, financial support, etc, yet I just want to make sure that I am not missing out on anything. SAIC certainly has a great facility and more faculty members! What are your thoughts? I may be biased considering I’m going to attend Cranbrook myself, but I currently work at well-standing museum and in conversations with the Head and Contemporary curators early in my app process, they definitely gave the impression Cranbrook is considered the more prestigious of the two 🤷🏼♀️ plus a full ride?? I know what I’d do if I were you lol btwnthetides 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nanaaaa Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Is anyone else also still waiting for some decisions or replies? It feels like it's been forever 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geminilibraaquarius Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 19 hours ago, wickedwired said: It depends on the work you are making but I've heard amazing things from UCSD. They have impressive faculty as well. You will be better connected and closer to LA area which seems to be doing quite well artistically. I would go with ucsd. I would go to UCSD. A friend went to Austin and had an "eh" time in the Painting MFA but now they have a good job at the University. In general I think 3 years is a better deal. Austin is not as expensive as San Diego but it isn't cheap to live there either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFAturtle Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Hello🙂 How is everyone doing during this time? We all did a great job going through this long process. I have a question here. I’m an international applicant, and really need your opinions. My major is sculpture, and I would like to choose between two schools. One is RISD and the other is the UCL Slade school of fine art in the UK. I am thinking of continuing my art career after graduation, but I am wondering which one is the better choice considering the current art scene. (Scholarships are very small, so they do not affect my choice.) If you have any opinions or thoughts on these, it would be very helpful for me to decide between them. Ps. if you're going to or won't join the Columbia Sculpture Department, please let me know! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deletedd Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 22 hours ago, nanaaaa said: Is anyone else also still waiting for some decisions or replies? It feels like it's been forever 🙃 I'm still waiting for Long Beach State, I was told they are still reviewing applications. And I'm waiting to see if I get off some waitlists that I'm on because I'm not sure if I want to go to UCSB 🫠 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamoroll8 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 (edited) 20 hours ago, MFAturtle said: Hello🙂 How is everyone doing during this time? We all did a great job going through this long process. I have a question here. I’m an international applicant, and really need your opinions. My major is sculpture, and I would like to choose between two schools. One is RISD and the other is the UCL Slade school of fine art in the UK. I am thinking of continuing my art career after graduation, but I am wondering which one is the better choice considering the current art scene. (Scholarships are very small, so they do not affect my choice.) If you have any opinions or thoughts on these, it would be very helpful for me to decide between them. Ps. if you're going to or won't join the Columbia Sculpture Department, please let me know! Thank you! hey i will probably be declining my columbia sculpture offer *most certainly. I am waiting on some response from financial aid but I am pretty sure I will not be accepting. Edited March 25 by cinnamoroll8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFAturtle Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 10 minutes ago, cinnamoroll8 said: hey i will probably be declining my columbia sculpture offer *most certainly. I am waiting on some response from financial aid but I am pretty sure I will not be accepting. Thank you for sharing your decision. I don't know the final school you will choose, but I hope you decide where it will work best for you! 😃🍀good luck my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yosemite119 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 has anyone started receiving FAFSA info?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanu2v40 Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Nope. Mine reads as processed through FAFSA but nothing from the school I'm attending yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadicalDreamers Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Hunter application portal updated with a rejection letter. Ouch (lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ommm Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Got waitlisted from Hunter 😂 RadicalDreamers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougie4life Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 (edited) Got into Cornell (Image-Text) program! Now I must decide between Cornell, USC, Columbia and RISD. Edited March 26 by Dougie4life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamja Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 @Beenthereonce @wickedwired @murmur anyone decided on going to yale? 😀 I'll be going for Painting/printmaking! Grapes4me, Showtime123 and greengrass 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhamfaa Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Is anyone waitlisted with Columbia (Painting)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COSPWC Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 22 minutes ago, rhamfaa said: Is anyone waitlisted with Columbia (Painting)? Yes, I’m on the waitlist for painting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murmur Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 6 hours ago, Gamja said: @Beenthereonce @wickedwired @murmur anyone decided on going to yale? 😀 I'll be going for Painting/printmaking! yess! let's connect over dm. I'm also in painting/printmaking. Gamja 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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