oakchild Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Oakchild, do you know anyone @ Mills? I have a few friends of friends that graduated from the art program, but I don't know anyone personally. I didn't apply, but kind of regretting it at this point, it's literally in my backyard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Magnet Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Hello, So glad to have found this forum! I graduated from architecture school last May, and these past few months have gone by applying to graduate schools for MFA or MA in graphic design / visual communication. I applied to a total of 9 universities, and have heard back from about half of those:London College of Communication MA Graphic Design - accepted Westminster University MA Design for Communication - acceptedGoldsmiths MA Design Critical Practice - acceptedRoyal College of Art MA Visual CommunicationGlasgow School of Art MA Communication DesignSchool of Visual Arts MFA DesignPratt Institute MFA Communications Design - interview scheduled on 24 FebruaryYale School of Art MFA Graphic Design (3 year) - interview scheduled on 27 FebruaryNational Institute of Design (India) Post Graduate Diploma in Graphic DesignEven though I'm yet to hear back from any of the longer programmes, I'm already so stressed about my decision - I have to choose between the UK and the US and between one, two and three year programmes - all the while weighing in with financial considerations. I live in India and fees are significantly higher for international students. At this point, I feel that even if by some miracle I do get through to YSOA there is no way I can fund three years there - and do I really want to spend 3 more years in college after 5 years doing by B.Arch? Anyways, I was hoping someone could help guide me about my Skype interview with Pratt and Yale - Yale especially because they've asked me to send across hard copies of some original work and I'm wondering how much to send, and how the interaction happens with them discussing the work over webcam. Any help would be much appreciated! PS/ I am yet to hear from RCA even though their website says that they will email all applicants by February 14! Any one else out here waiting? cheers RCA sent an email saying that the February 14th projected response time is being moved back to Monday the 17th. Just a little bit longer and we will all have answers. But maybe since you have recieved an interview request, I should cross it off my list? I don't know, I'm applying under sculpture. Edited February 14, 2014 by Yellow Magnet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismewilde Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) That seems like a good idea for responses. People don't seem too happy to receive a rejection on Valentine's Day. Edited February 14, 2014 by ismewilde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Magnet Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 That seems like a good idea for responses. People don't seem to happy to receive a rejection on Valentine's Day. Is Valentine's day celebrated in the UK? I'm a little oblivious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismewilde Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Is Valentine's day celebrated in the UK? I'm a little oblivious. Ummm...most definitely. The holiday isn't American made. Of course, people don't care about it being Valentine's Day if its good news, but seem especially hurt if its bad news (on the results page) Edited February 14, 2014 by ismewilde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow Magnet Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Ummm...most definitely. The holiday isn't American made. Of course, people are don't care about it being Valentine's Day if its good news, but seem especially hurt if its bad news (on the results page) Yup. that makes sense. I stopped worrying over valentines day more than a decade ago. Now i've heard the someone on here saying rejects were sent on april fools… that seems pretty harsh too. tomberry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustafa Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Has anyone heard from RISD (Graphic Design) and Pratts (MA program)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodred Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 has anyone heard from UCLA, Cornell, or Indiana U-Bloomington? I've only heard from CCA and I am just getting anxious now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klp Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I've got an interview at the RCA! Yayyyy happy v tines me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varney Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I've got an interview at the RCA! Yayyyy happy v tines me! Wow! Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ismewilde Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 yes, good luck, klp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulpandink Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 has anyone heard from UCLA, Cornell, or Indiana U-Bloomington? I've only heard from CCA and I am just getting anxious now. [/quote I haven't heard anything from IU-Bloomington, either. They lost my transcripts, so I had to email unofficial copies. I asked their graduate coordinator to confirm the receipt of my unofficial transcripts--this was several weeks ago and still no response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klp Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 RCA sent an email saying that the February 14th projected response time is being moved back to Monday the 17th. Just a little bit longer and we will all have answers. But maybe since you have recieved an interview request, I should cross it off my list? I don't know, I'm applying under sculpture. I called them today before I heard and they said ppl would hear by Monday latest. I wouldn't cross off yet, they are just getting through volume. Who knows what their communication order is, could be alphabetical or submission date for all we know. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulpandink Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I'm actually surprised (and I know I shouldn't be) that so many schools lose application materials. A lot of people here have similar stories and it totally sucks. I hope everything works out for you in the end. Thanks. I guess being the early bird doesn't get you the worm. I sent them my transcripts via certified mail on November 25th. I received the delivery confirmation from the USPO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedinbc Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 has anyone heard from UCLA, Cornell, or Indiana U-Bloomington? I've only heard from CCA and I am just getting anxious now. last year's thread started to see some UCLA activity later in February. I wouldn't worry about it just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbykiki Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Has anyone heard from RISD (Graphic Design) and Pratts (MA program)? Nope... But based on past results looks like they often wait very late in the season to get back with applicants. Did you have your VCU interview yet? Who is it with? Just curious as that is one of my top school choices. Haven't heard anything yet. :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabbykiki Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Nope... But based on past results looks like they often wait very late in the season to get back with applicants. Did you have your VCU interview yet? Who is it with? Just curious as that is one of my top school choices. Haven't heard anything yet. :/ I was referring specifically to RISD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofutuesday Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Hey everyone- Congrats to everyone with good news! Weird question. I logged in to Columbia's application (I applied for print), to complete their financial need assessment. I applied last year as well, and accidentally logged into that application. I was (obviously) rejected last year, but now that rejection letter says I am unable to be admitted for fall of 2014. My current application is submitted/ready for review with no decision made. Anyone else have this issue? I am wondering if I am already rejected for 2014 (expected, but not this early!) Thanks in advance! You should call the school if you're concerned. My application still just says congratulations on being submitted... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomberry Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Haha yes April Fools Day rejection felt less than good but at that time I had actually already signed a work contract for the following year so wouldn't have been able to go anyway. Hey everyone, I'm not sure how many of you watch TED talks but here is a great one about being limited or having something not go your way:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tedtalks/phil-hansen-ted-embrace-the-shake_b_4744768.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoYang Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Has anyone heard from RISD (Graphic Design) and Pratts (MA program)? I know! I was wondering about the same thing! I applied for MFA Communications Design for Pratt, and just had an interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoYang Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I'm applying MFA for Graphic/Visual communication for the the first time, TOTALLY FREAKING OUT. I'm so glad there are so much support here! I was a bit paranoid, so I applied to 11 schools. Hopefully I'll get in somewhere! Rejected: Yale University of Edinburgh Wait listed: University of Wisconsin Madison Still Waiting: Pratt - Interviewed RISD University of Illinois Chicago University of Texas Austin University of Texas Arlington University of Washington Seattle University of California San Diego Glasgow School of Art AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH! Anyone heard anything from RISD yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafralal Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 CalArts interview. Just got an email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooka mcPhelimy Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 Congrats kafralal! Just got the email too. I'm in Massachusetts. I hope it's not too detrimental to me if I choose to do a Skype interview ... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafralal Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 You too pooka mcPhelimy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kafralal Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 There have been discussions in past years about whether or not forgoing in-person interviews hurts your chances of acceptance...I think is probably difficult to generalize...everyone's situation and reasons are different...I think the biggest downside is not meeting the faculty or getting a better sense of the program before one has to make a decision to attend or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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