MFA 2025 Freak Out Forum

[Freakie]

11 minutes ago, kamlee said:

Does anyone know when RISD will send out financial aid info? 

should be this week

[wooowza15]

29 minutes ago, Freakie said:

should be this week

I have a feeling the financial aid isn't going to be great just based on anecdotal information on the web ☹️ fingers crossed...

[Cowbot]

Asked in my interview, and the Yale faculty said decisions will go out by the middle of this week!  

Edited Sunday at 10:32 PM by Cowbot

[thenightowl212]

9 minutes ago, Cowbot said:

Heard Yale decisions will go out by the middle of this week!  

from who?

Edited Sunday at 10:36 PM by thenightowl212

[Cowbot]

5 minutes ago, thenightowl212 said:

from who?

The panelists during my interview! I edited my post to clarify, sorry !

[kamlee]

2 minutes ago, Cowbot said:

The panelists during my interview! I edited my post to clarify, sorry !

I also heard this in my interview when I asked! Pretty exciting that it’s coming up soon! 

[manti]

17 minutes ago, Cowbot said:

The panelists during my interview! I edited my post to clarify, sorry !

No way! Awesome if they can really let us know this week. Which discipline? I don't know if different departments put results out on different days.

[Cowbot]

1 minute ago, manti said:

No way! Awesome if they can really let us know this week. Which discipline? I don't know if different departments put results out on different days.

I know! I interviewed last Thursday so less than a 1 week turn around feels insane haha. And I applied for photo! 

[manti]

3 minutes ago, Cowbot said:

I know! I interviewed last Thursday so less than a 1 week turn around feels insane haha. And I applied for photo! 

Right? Maybe they are working through the weekend or interviewed less people than usual. I know @kamlee applied for GD so I will cautiously assume everyone will get their results this week. So far Yale has been reliable with their timing.

Q- I submitted new work like they asked but it wasn't brought up at all during the interview. Anyone else?

[thenightowl212]

16 minutes ago, manti said:

Right? Maybe they are working through the weekend or interviewed less people than usual. I know @kamlee applied for GD so I will cautiously assume everyone will get their results this week. So far Yale has been reliable with their timing.

Q- I submitted new work like they asked but it wasn't brought up at all during the interview. Anyone else?

I interviewed for painting; I share the same experience. It felt like they were more concerned about my character and how I would fit in their academic setting; they even asked if I would show work in commercial galleries during my time at Yale if I were accepted

Edited Sunday at 11:24 PM by thenightowl212

[manti]

1 minute ago, thenightowl212 said:

I interviewed for painting; I share the same sentiment. It felt like they were more concerned about my character and how I would fit in their academic setting; they even asked if I would show work in commercial galleries during my time at Yale if I were accepted

I interviewed for painting too, and I agree. It felt more like a vibe check whereas I was expecting them to grill me on my art, inspiration, and books I read. They asked me about the galleries as well, although they worded it in a way that felt like they wanted to know if I would prioritize the program and manage my time well. 

[thenightowl212]

4 minutes ago, manti said:

I interviewed for painting too, and I agree. It felt more like a vibe check whereas I was expecting them to grill me on my art, inspiration, and books I read. They asked me about the galleries as well, although they worded it in a way that felt like they wanted to know if I would prioritize the program and manage my time well. 

I understand why they would ask too, especially given the reputation the program has gained (although I will say, I hope we are accepted, especially if we have to decide to hold off shows or turn down opportunities). I'm also curious: What questions did you ask them?

[boltcutter]

5 hours ago, kamlee said:

Does anyone know when RISD will send out financial aid info? 

In my conversation they just said official letters/aid info sent by the 6th...anxious to get it signed

[wooowza15]

12 hours ago, prettypinkpearls said:

Hiii has anyone heard back from Art Center or CCA yet? 

I didn't apply to ArtCenter, but I believe CCA should start rolling out decisions starting this week and onwards, according to the interviewer roughly 2 weeks ago.

[floatingangels]

On 2/28/2025 at 10:49 AM, kamlee said:

Update on the schools I applied to this round (my first round of grad applications):

RISD: Accepted & waiting on financial aid package to be sent out next week

Yale: Interviewed & awaiting response 

Cranbrook: Accepted with half tuition scholarship 

CalArts: Accepted 

SVA: Accepted 

Otis: Accepted 

I feel like my stress that has been taking over my life the past few months is finally going away. Things are starting to feel real! 

 

Hi! Can I ask what discipline you applied to?

[ps27fh]

17 hours ago, prettypinkpearls said:

Hiii has anyone heard back from Art Center or CCA yet? 

I received a call from CCA on the 28 and official acceptance letter last Friday - applied in their fine arts.

[artstudent555]

Anyone heard anything from ucla after the interviews? 

[olayak]

Anyone heard from New Paltz yet?

[kamlee]

1 hour ago, floatingangels said:

Hi! Can I ask what discipline you applied to?

Hi! I applied to graphic design. 

Edited 18 hours ago by kamlee

[freshman2024]

Waitlisted at Tyler sculpture 

[Qwerghjk]

Has anyone who interviewed for the RISD painting MFA received an informal acceptance letter/call? 

[swordfish111]

3 hours ago, artstudent555 said:

Anyone heard anything from ucla after the interviews? 

yes got an email post interview what did u interview for ? 

[prosthetic_head]

my results:

Purchase - accepted for the dual MA/MFA

SMFA - accepted

CCA - accepted

VCU - rejected

Yale - rejected

Tyler - rejected

RISD - still no response, calling it a rejection

My work doesn't really fit within a particular discipline, but I thought printmaking would be the best program for me at all of these schools. Turns out the only acceptances I got were from interdisciplinary programs. It really makes me wonder if I would have gotten different results had I applied in other departments. Regardless! I feel pretty good about 3/7 and am super excited to visit Purchase next week

[sgw12345]

1 hour ago, Qwerghjk said:

Has anyone who interviewed for the RISD painting MFA received an informal acceptance letter/call? 

nope not yet, and while that makes me want to rip the hair out of my scalp, I have hope! so you keep the faith too!

[Turtle222]

1 hour ago, swordfish111 said:

yes got an email post interview what did u interview for ? 

were you accepted? i'm still waiting too -- after an interview for painting/drawing.