When a school sends a brochure after you've applied...

[madaheta]

For clarity's sake, I am not attempting a graduate education in any capacity, I am currently seeking enrollment at various art schools for my next bachelors. One of the schools I recently applied to sent a thick brochure for their graduate program. This confuses me a bit but not completely. Firstly, my application met the requirements for a MFA program:

3 Letters of Recommendation (rather nice ones, two from department heads)

3.00 GPA (mines a little higher)

A multi-year leadership position for an off-campus project/ Years of work history

20 portfolio pieces

What bothers me is the fact that they are no longer considering MFA applications and the brochure might be a kind way of saying "Maybe next time you should try this." I personally would love to attend this school for a graduate degree and now this brochure has me dreaming about an MFA and it could have been a simple mistake. What do you guys think? Was it an accident? Are they considering me? Should I call and investigate or wait until the scheduled reply period?

[Teelee]

If you already possess a bachelors degree they might have sent it to you automatically instead of another undergrad program brochure. Are there any additional prereq courses you need to complete to get into a MFA program?

Edited April 17, 2011 by Teelee

[madaheta]

If you already possess a bachelors degree they might have sent it to you automatically instead of another undergrad program brochure. Are there any additional prereq courses you need to complete to get into a MFA program?

No other requirements are necessary for a few of the MFA programs.

[Teelee]

Good idea to call them directly and explain your situation then. Good luck.