thatgirl Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Hi, This is my first time posting but I've been following along for a while. I have an interview with Yale tomorrow (for sculpture) and I'm sooo nervous. I was wondering if other people had already gone up this week?
NWT1983 Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Hey, I had mine for painting yesterday... I didn't feel like mine went terribly well, hope yours was good, Any other Yale interviewees here? how did you find the interview?
plethora Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 Hey, I had mine for painting yesterday... I didn't feel like mine went terribly well, hope yours was good, Any other Yale interviewees here? how did you find the interview? Sitting in the train station in New Haven right now. My interview was okay. I thought my interviewers were incredibly nice (Peter Halley and Will I-forgot-his-last-name) and asked good questions....not sure how great my answers were though. Peter isn't even on the admissions committee and just wanted to be a part of the interview process. He was quite candid- since I just graduated, he said that taking additional time might be beneficial to me. He also recommended re-applying should I not succeed this time, as well as applying to West Coast schools. Weirdly, I was not nervous at all- I almost wish I had been, I think I might have done better.
dozens Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Heading to the airport in a few hours. Mine interview is not until Monday but I want to be there for the sculpture thesis reception on saturday night. Honestly I am more nervous about flying than the interview. The interview committee is not out to get us. They are just interested in getting to know us and see how we handle ourselves. We'll all have butterflies walking into it but remember they asked us to come talk to them. Its a two way street so if it doesn't jive then it might mean that the program is not the right fit. Anyway good luck! Edited March 25, 2011 by dozens
Arsolo Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 The interview committee is not out to get us. They are just interested in getting to know us and see how we handle ourselves. We'll all have butterflies walking into it but remember they asked us to come talk to them. Its a two way street so if it doesn't jive then it might mean that the program is not the right fit. That's such a beautiful way to put it and really I think that's the main thing that these interviews help with. For both the people interviewing they get a chance to meet the current students and the faculty and students get to meet the prospective students. Meeting in person always gives the advantage of seeing how personalities work together. I had my interview for photography Tuesday morning (back in LA now, got here around midnight last night). I was far less nervous than I thought I would be. I'm excited about the future! Now all there's to do is wait for that letter.
inscho Posted March 25, 2011 Posted March 25, 2011 (edited) Peter Halley made it a point to say that if we made it this far in the process that our work has Yale's respect. He stressed unforeseen factors that accompany the decision process. I think I did better in this interview that at SAIC and MICA. I got hang out with the grad students all day, and attended a lecture that was pretty incredible....I'm not sure I was technically supposed to be in it, because I was the only non-grad student in there....but it was incredible. Edited March 25, 2011 by inscho
lurkinglurk Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 i'll be arriving sunday night. and interviewing tuesday morning. might be fun to hang out with some other sculpture people. who wants to meet up? maybe pre-post drinks. honestly i'm not too stressed. If i get in, then awesome. otherwise no big loss. might as well have fun with it.
Javier Posted March 27, 2011 Posted March 27, 2011 I am in New Haven already. Trying to get ready for the interview and contemplating a beer to calm down... I am way too excited/nervous. On the flip side, US Airways lost my suitcase with all my interviewing clothes....oh well, at least I brought all my pieces with me on the plane. i'll be arriving sunday night. and interviewing tuesday morning. might be fun to hang out with some other sculpture people. who wants to meet up? maybe pre-post drinks. honestly i'm not too stressed. If i get in, then awesome. otherwise no big loss. might as well have fun with it.
inscho Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 I am in New Haven already. Trying to get ready for the interview and contemplating a beer to calm down... I am way too excited/nervous. On the flip side, US Airways lost my suitcase with all my interviewing clothes....oh well, at least I brought all my pieces with me on the plane. ooof
lurkinglurk Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 I am in New Haven already. Trying to get ready for the interview and contemplating a beer to calm down... I am way too excited/nervous. On the flip side, US Airways lost my suitcase with all my interviewing clothes....oh well, at least I brought all my pieces with me on the plane. i just got in! I'm staying on dwight and edgewood. wanna meet up tomorrow and compare notes/drink relaxing beers?
lurkinglurk Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 also, i wouldn't do interview clothes. they already like and respect your work. they just want to know the real you.
nervesofjello Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 when do they tell mfa painting interviewees if we are accepted? Im freakin mannnn
lurkinglurk Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 i've just reached this level of zen about the whole process. Yale won't make or break you really. getting in would be nice, Visiting artists/critics/curators/important people should be visiting every decent program out there. Its your effort and good crits that are gonna make you. uc irvine offered me 60k for 3 years. rutgers just offered me full tuition remission, plus 24k a year. and benefits. If i don't get into yale. i'll just turn that money into awesome work i wouldn't be able to afford to make otherwise.
inscho Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 (edited) when do they tell mfa painting interviewees if we are accepted? Im freakin mannnn Given what I've read about replies in past years, i'm pretty sure it'll either be Friday April 1 ( ) or Monday the 4th. Edited March 28, 2011 by inscho
lurkinglurk Posted March 28, 2011 Posted March 28, 2011 did anyone else do the visitor's tour? just before it started, we watched this video. I almost spit out my coffee when i saw it. I think i'm gonna bring it up in my interview.
nervesofjello Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 thank you Insicho Here's to having our lives decided by a 30 minute encounter. Unfortunately zen isn't helping me. Given what I've read about replies in past years, i'm pretty sure it'll either be Friday April 1 ( ) or Monday the 4th.
lurkinglurk Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 the e-letter said that announcements are made by the 5th. so i assume its either through email, phone call, or carrier pigeon.
Endre Friedmann Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 Don't confuse admission to Yale College (the undergraduate institution) with admission to the School of Art. In my experience (Yale MFA 1983), there's *no* relationship, except that the applicants are all ambitious or well-connected or both. If anything, Yale's undergrads are much more academically-accomplished, much brighter, much more intellectually-curious, than most of the typical baccalaureate/BFA holders admitted by the School of Art. In my major, the Director of Graduate Studies (equivalent to a department chair) sought admits who were bright and ambitious and hard-working and glimmering with potential or with talent. Such a task is fraught with difficulty and has imperfect results. I'm sure the Director regrets some admits. Sigaba and vermillion 1 1
mimoma Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 did anyone else do the visitor's tour? just before it started, we watched this video. I almost spit out my coffee when i saw it. I think i'm gonna bring it up in my interview. This is not true? It's so cheesy, I'm all slimed up!
lurkinglurk Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 well, my interview seemed to go really well. people seemed really into the work. they all asked good questions. I felt bad for the guy before me, he seemed really nervous, but i'm sure he did great. maybe i'll get in. maybe i won't. on to the next one!
inscho Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 sorry one more how do they notify us? I assume by phone
une femme Posted March 29, 2011 Posted March 29, 2011 Don't confuse admission to Yale College (the undergraduate institution) with admission to the School of Art. In my experience (Yale MFA 1983), there's *no* relationship, except that the applicants are all ambitious or well-connected or both. If anything, Yale's undergrads are much more academically-accomplished, much brighter, much more intellectually-curious, than most of the typical baccalaureate/BFA holders admitted by the School of Art. In my major, the Director of Graduate Studies (equivalent to a department chair) sought admits who were bright and ambitious and hard-working and glimmering with potential or with talent. Such a task is fraught with difficulty and has imperfect results. I'm sure the Director regrets some admits. Do you really think this ads to the discussion - "Yale's undergrads are better than their MFA candidates"? Especially at this stage of the game, when everyone has applied, is interviewing, and anticipates word from the school? It seems a bit insulting to some of the people on this forum by saying that. Perhaps it's your opinion, but I'm not sure it's necessary to share it. Some people want to go to Yale because of the school's name, and the abstract notion that an MFA there may 'make' your career. Some people want to go because the program is a great fit for them, and because it has so much to offer. I look forward to finding out what diverse, talented group the school puts together this year. Payne and evillr 1 1
eleven Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 did anyone else do the visitor's tour? just before it started, we watched this video. I almost spit out my coffee when i saw it. I think i'm gonna bring it up in my interview. Wow. And 16 minutes long? Here's Harvard's response: Was the tour worthwhile? I have a chance to take it tomorrow but it would mean paying more for parking.
lurkinglurk Posted March 30, 2011 Posted March 30, 2011 its a standard college tour. some outgoing guy or girl takes you around and tells you mostly silly trivia. Its geared mostly to undergrads and their parents. now, after your interview. i strongly suggest going to the anchor. Its this great local diner/bar. The afternoon bar tender is this amazing and funny lady. I ordered an awesome cheeseburger and beer. She then gave me like 3 free shots of tequila and 3 free beers. I also got to meet some really friendly local people. which is something i felt was important but seemed cast out from yale.
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