MFA 2025 Freak Out Forum

[swordfish111]

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[Sleepyguy]

3 hours ago, artstudent555 said:

when do you think we will hear back from UCLA?

I applied ucla last year for painting and received a rejection letter feb 28. If I remember correctly, interview requests had gone out 2 weeks prior to rejections

 

Edited February 18 by Sleepyguy

[ray2]

Has anyone heard from UMass Amherst? Acceptance or rejection? Site says results should be back mid February.

[beanbagboy]

26 minutes ago, ray2 said:

Has anyone heard from UMass Amherst? Acceptance or rejection? Site says results should be back mid February.

I received my acceptance from them mid-December. I imagine they are waiting for accepted student decisions before they send out more results.   

[ray2]

2 minutes ago, beanbagboy said:

I received my acceptance from them mid-December. I imagine they are waiting for accepted student decisions before they send out more results.   

Did you apply for Studio Art? That’s so early. Probably expecting rejection at this point.

[finediningandbreathing]

Received an interview request this morning from Cornell, I live in driving distance so am going in person on March 10. First and only interview

[sundayscaries]

Would you put off MFA for a Fulbright?

I had an interview with an MFA program I like (waiting to hear back). But I just got news I am a finalist, and have an interview next week for an open study Fulbright. The project I proposed is kinda cool, western europe, learning about ceramic painting at an interdisciplinary ceramic and glass research center.  

 

at this point, I haven't gotten either offer haha so maybe I'm counting my chickens. just curious since they are so different.

[sillygooseart]

2 hours ago, ray2 said:

Has anyone heard from UMass Amherst? Acceptance or rejection? Site says results should be back mid February.

I haven’t heard anything as well. I saw your other posts and I’m also assuming I’ve been rejected. But, there’s the small part of me like hmm what if I’m wrong lol

[freshman2024]

1 hour ago, sundayscaries said:

Would you put off MFA for a Fulbright?

I had an interview with an MFA program I like (waiting to hear back). But I just got news I am a finalist, and have an interview next week for an open study Fulbright. The project I proposed is kinda cool, western europe, learning about ceramic painting at an interdisciplinary ceramic and glass research center.  

 

at this point, I haven't gotten either offer haha so maybe I'm counting my chickens. just curious since they are so different.

Tbh I think I’d have a hard time turning down the Fulbright if offered lol sounds like a pretty cool topic, and I’d imagine completing a Fulbright would make you really stand out next MFA cycle if that’s the route you went. Kudos on both opportunities! 

[Oscar25]

1 hour ago, sundayscaries said:

Would you put off MFA for a Fulbright?

I had an interview with an MFA program I like (waiting to hear back). But I just got news I am a finalist, and have an interview next week for an open study Fulbright. The project I proposed is kinda cool, western europe, learning about ceramic painting at an interdisciplinary ceramic and glass research center.  

 

at this point, I haven't gotten either offer haha so maybe I'm counting my chickens. just curious since they are so different.

I’m in a similar position! I’m a Fulbright semi-finalist and have a MFA offer. Struggling with the same question lol

[Turtle222]

17 hours ago, artstudent555 said:

when do you think we will hear back from UCLA?

Hi, a friend told me that they had their interview - Painting/Drawing. I haven't heard back.

[Inthestu]

Just received an acceptance from SAIC photo yesterday (2/17)! Seems a bit early since I just interviewed 2/15, but I’m super excited!! I hope everyone is holding up after interviews!

[Celadonisthebest]

9 minutes ago, Inthestu said:

Just received an acceptance from SAIC photo yesterday (2/17)! Seems a bit early since I just interviewed 2/15, but I’m super excited!! I hope everyone is holding up after interviews!

Congrats!! I'm waiting to hear back for ceramics after interviewing as well.

[artstudent555]

Has anyone been accepted to Northwestern? Please PM me

[Kalonde]

Just had my interview with Rutgers! They only asked 3 questions. I feel like I rambled and got a little nervous because they just let you go. I definitely bombed the last question. 

[Celadonisthebest]

Got a call that I got into Syracuse! Have to wait until they follow up with how much scholarship money I'll receive.

[Turtle222]

53 minutes ago, Kalonde said:

Just had my interview with Rutgers! They only asked 3 questions. I feel like I rambled and got a little nervous because they just let you go. I definitely bombed the last question. 

I had mine too!! But I felt like I didn't say enough... 15 mins is so short 

[Kalonde]

6 minutes ago, Turtle222 said:

I had mine too!! But I felt like I didn't say enough... 15 mins is so short 

It really is. I will say that the interviewers did make me feel comfortable.

[Turtle222]

8 minutes ago, Kalonde said:

It really is. I will say that the interviewers did make me feel comfortable.

Yeah they were great!! Good luck :)

[bluemargo96]

On 2/13/2025 at 10:04 AM, Sleepyguy said:

Curious if anyone who’s having success this application cycle would be willing to share their SOP/portfolio?

This is my second unsuccessful application cycle, curious to see how successful applications are organized.

I can! DM me

I've been accepted to Columbia so far and have interviews with Hunter, SVA, Parsons. Waiting to hear from Bard and Pratt

[koowink]

Has anyone heard back from UT Knoxville or LSU?  My friend got an interview invitation at LSU around 4-5 days after the application closed, but I'm assuming that's not standard. Just in case anyone else is waiting, though, someone I know did hear back from LSU. Exciting for them!

I'm assuming I'm about to face rejections, but I'm still holding out hope for these two! 

[drpaints]

Was just rejected from UC Davis after interviewing

[april9991]

1 hour ago, koowink said:

Has anyone heard back from UT Knoxville or LSU?  My friend got an interview invitation at LSU around 4-5 days after the application closed, but I'm assuming that's not standard. Just in case anyone else is waiting, though, someone I know did hear back from LSU. Exciting for them!

I'm assuming I'm about to face rejections, but I'm still holding out hope for these two! 

I interviewed with UT Knoxville (sculpture) in late January and was waitlisted about a week ago. Not sure if other departments have reached out for interviews though so hoping you hear from them soon!!

[Oscar25]

12 minutes ago, drpaints said:

Was just rejected from UC Davis after interviewing

Ah I'm sorry! I was also just rejected but no interview..

[painforever]

Hi, is it fine to still wait for Rutgers invitation for interview? I emailed them and they said I will be communicated via e-mail if and when I will be contacted for interview. Maybe they are late because I am international student? have any of you received rejection? please help , I am going crazy