Multiple_Realisms Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Hi, I'm pretty new here, so I hope I'm posting in the right place. I got an email Friday (9. March) from my top choice of the MFA studio art programs I applied to. I applied to very few programs, which in retrospect was probably unwise. Anyway the email said I am on the waitlist, but the professor who sent it also wrote "If you are contemplating accepting an offer elsewhere, I urge you to be in touch so we can discuss your options at Adventure Time University" (not the real name, should I just say it? I don't know). I am not used to US-American academic politics, after living and making art in Austria for a few years now (and before that, was not in the arts in the US but in another career field). My question is, how detailed should I be in what I reply with? The fact of the matter is that I don't have many other offers, and applied to few schools. I have one offer also from a US institution with full funding and a 3-year scholarship, which I know sounds amazing, but it is not the most ideal town to be a queer person in, or to have a lot of access to off-spaces and other art-community resources. It is a great program (not as in prestigious, just, I like the faculty and what other students are doing there), which is why I applied. But I'm not sure. So, that said, I am of course considering the offer I do have, but I'd rather go to Adventure Time University and want to reply to their waitlist email in a way that is appropriate. Should I simply mention that I have another offer I'm considering? Should I provide documentation of the acceptance? They will know it's not a prestigious program if I do, but I think that's okay with me. Just looking for advice. Thank you and sending happy thoughts to everyone as you navigate this application season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btwnthetides Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 All you have to tell them is that you have another offer but would rather attend their program! Post in the 2024 topic for more feedback from others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Multiple_Realisms Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 Thank you, and also for the tip about where to post 😇 oops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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