MFA Interviews

[Guest]

First, I wish all of you good luck with your MFA stuff.

It is my first time applying, and it was painful, but waiting is more painful, I guess.

How do you guys hang on ? I did not get any interview invites, but what are they asking after asking about your art work? 

 

 

 

 

[xora63]

Hi everyone! 

This is my first cycle applying and I applied to four different schools. Applying for photo. 

Yale (nothing yet) 

UNC (interview start of next week)

UNM (nothing yet) 

ASU (interview yesterday) 

[Guest]

This is tragically my second cycle, applying for sculpture

Yale (nothing yet)(Last year they emailed Feb 5 for interviews)

SAIC (nothing yet)(Last year they emailed Feb 2 for interviews)

RISD (nothing yet but assuming rejection)

UT Austin (interviewing)

Alfred (interviewing)

Northwestern (interviewing)

VCU (nothing yet)

Rutgers (nothing yet)

Guelph (nothing yet)

Edited January 28, 2024 by Gkrenz

[sixseveneight]

On 1/28/2024 at 5:40 PM, Gkrenz said:

This is tragically my second cycle, applying for sculpture

Ahh congrats on your northwestern interview!!! I hope it goes really well for you.

Fellow sculpture applicant, best of luck with your other schools. I also applied to Yale sculpture. This is my first round ever applying anywhere. 

[Beenthereonce]

On 1/25/2024 at 6:12 AM, xora63 said:

Hi everyone! 

This is my first cycle applying and I applied to four different schools. Applying for photo. 

Yale (nothing yet) 

UNC (interview start of next week)

UNM (nothing yet) 

ASU (interview yesterday) 

What they ask you for the interview?

[Beenthereonce]

I applied to Yale saic Columbia and VCU.

I applied for photo and sculpture. 
 

got an interview w/ Columbia feb 17 with photography, anyone heard from sculpture with Columbia or interview with them?

[hihihi123]

On 1/28/2024 at 4:40 PM, Gkrenz said:

This is tragically my second cycle, applying for sculpture

Yale (nothing yet)(Last year they emailed Feb 5 for interviews)

SAIC (nothing yet)(Last year they emailed Feb 2 for interviews)

RISD (nothing yet but assuming rejection)

UT Austin (interviewing)

Alfred (interviewing)

Northwestern (interviewing)

VCU (nothing yet)

Rutgers (nothing yet)

Guelph (nothing yet)

also interviewing with ut austin.....haven't heard from yale saic yet either... ut austin sculpture was quick

[Guest]

Interviewing with Austin this Sunday!

RISD interview next week
 

Edited February 2, 2024 by Gkrenz

[Guest]

2 hours ago, hihihi123 said:

also interviewing with ut austin.....haven't heard from yale saic yet either... ut austin sculpture was quick

They told me in advance it would be "the same four questions for all students" which I thought was interesting. I actually asked them if I was allowed to know them in advance and they never replied hahaha

[hihihi123]

3 minutes ago, Gkrenz said:

They told me in advance it would be "the same four questions for all students" which I thought was interesting. I actually asked them if I was allowed to know them in advance and they never replied hahaha

haha i got the same email....i feel like only risd and ut austin have sent out interviews for sculpture so far....my ut austin interview is sunday too....goooood luck:)......i did vcu for undergrad and loved it felt very supported by faculty so i hope you get an interview there 

[Beenthereonce]

On 1/28/2024 at 5:40 PM, Gkrenz said:

This is tragically my second cycle, applying for sculpture

Yale (nothing yet)(Last year they emailed Feb 5 for interviews)

SAIC (nothing yet)(Last year they emailed Feb 2 for interviews)

RISD (nothing yet but assuming rejection)

UT Austin (interviewing)

Alfred (interviewing)

Northwestern (interviewing)

VCU (nothing yet)

Rutgers (nothing yet)

Guelph (nothing yet)

any advice on that interview with sculpture? I also have an interview this year, Is there anything they asked or things you gain from the faculty?

[Guest]

9 hours ago, Benz555 said:

any advice on that interview with sculpture? I also have an interview this year, Is there anything they asked or things you gain from the faculty?

From which school do you mean? 

[Beenthereonce]

3 minutes ago, Gkrenz said:

From which school do you mean? 

yale

3 minutes ago, Gkrenz said:

From which school do you mean? 

 

[Guest]

14 minutes ago, Benz555 said:

yale

 

They asked standard questions after you present your work, like "why grad school now" and "why yale". The also asked me if I work fast or slow which was odd. 

 

[Beenthereonce]

On 1/28/2024 at 5:40 PM, Gkrenz said:

This is tragically my second cycle, applying for sculpture

Yale (nothing yet)(Last year they emailed Feb 5 for interviews)

SAIC (nothing yet)(Last year they emailed Feb 2 for interviews)

RISD (nothing yet but assuming rejection)

UT Austin (interviewing)

Alfred (interviewing)

Northwestern (interviewing)

VCU (nothing yet)

Rutgers (nothing yet)

Guelph (nothing yet)

any tips from ur last year interview wit yale in sculpture??

[Guest]

On 2/9/2024 at 2:00 AM, Benz555 said:

any tips from ur last year interview wit yale in sculpture??

I'd recommend finding a way to mention how you plan on addressing diversity equity and inclusion. If they dont' ask directly, find a way to talk about it. US Federal law changed recently which means they can't explicitly accept people for DEI reasons, but it's important, and should be on everyone's mind, and just because they don't ask doesn't mean they're not waiting for you to talk about it. 

That's my advice. 

Other than that, just breath, relax, and talk naturally. Aki Sasamoto is very friendly especially. 

[ulyssesbloom]

Any advice on a SAIC interview for textiles? First time applicant wondering if I should study up on the school.

[Beenthereonce]

On 2/10/2024 at 9:58 AM, Bppisaacvr said:

I'd recommend finding a way to mention how you plan on addressing diversity equity and inclusion. If they dont' ask directly, find a way to talk about it. US Federal law changed recently which means they can't explicitly accept people for DEI reasons, but it's important, and should be on everyone's mind, and just because they don't ask doesn't mean they're not waiting for you to talk about it. 

That's my advice. 

Other than that, just breath, relax, and talk naturally. Aki Sasamoto is very friendly especially. 

Thank you; that is something I would not have thought about, but I can definitely tailor it into one of my answers for why Yale for an MFA. Is there anything else you remember that was something to keep in mind? Presentation wise & what faculty will be the interviewers? Also, did you end up getting into sculpture? And if so or not did you receive that answer through a phone call or email, and what date was that?

[Guest]

How are you guys holding your anxiety during the interviews? I am so lagging, like bad wifi, and sweating like a fountain......... 

Goodluck to all of you guys! 

[Motu]

On 2/3/2024 at 5:07 AM, Guest said:

They told me in advance it would be "the same four questions for all students" which I thought was interesting. I actually asked them if I was allowed to know them in advance and they never replied hahaha

Hello, Can I ask if there are any tips on the Austin interview? I just got into one and they sent me the same "4 questions" email. Thank you!

[bluemargo96]

Hello everyone

I have gotten two interviews so far, with Columbia for Visual Arts and Hunter College. Do you know if they interview everyone? Anyone have experience interviewing with either schools?

[Tt112]

Hello! What program within Columbia did you apply to? Waiting to hear back for sculpture 

[000000sawyer]

Hey all! Have interview at SAIC for AT/SP, and sculpture on feb. 15th., anybody been through that interview process and know what they generally ask? Also waiting to hear back from Columbia sculpture, anybody hear back yet for them? xxxxx

Edited February 5 by 000000sawyer

[intheclerb]

On 2/5/2025 at 8:36 AM, 000000sawyer said:

Hey all! Have interview at SAIC for AT/SP, and sculpture on feb. 15th., anybody been through that interview process and know what they generally ask? Also waiting to hear back from Columbia sculpture, anybody hear back yet for them? xxxxx

I am also interviewing for SAIC and so curious if anyone knows what its like/questions they ask. I heard back from columbia sculpture a few days ago for an interview.

[unTraceableBeing]

@bluemargo96 They don't interview everyone, so congrats! Also have an interview with Hunter - applied for painting