Starting the search.

[Manchu39]

I'm a late bloomer. 47 and will be done with my BFA next fall. I am starting my search for grad schools. I'm not sure where to get detailed info for finding a program. Any help would be great

[victorydance]

The program's website.

[ashiepoo72]

Are you looking for MFA programs or PhD? I found a few websites just by googling "MFA programs"

 

http://www.pw.org/content/mfa_programs?cmnt_all=1  general info on MFAs

http://www.pw.org/mfa  List of MFA programs

http://www.pw.org/content/2012_mfa_rankings_the_top_fifty?cmnt_all=1  2012 MFA rankings

U.S. News ranking of Fine Arts programs: http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-fine-arts-schools/fine-arts-rankings

 

Basically, start with google. You need to figure out exactly what kind of program you're looking for, what you're interested in focusing on (like a master's thesis/dissertation proposal, etc) and start looking at programs in areas you're willing to live (it's easier if you're open to moving anywhere, but reality is most people have places they wouldn't ever want to move to and that's ok). Are you thinking local? Do any scholars excite/interest you? Start with their programs and see if you can find other interesting scholars. You have to put in the legwork and figure out exactly what you want in a graduate program. Everyone's application process is different.

 

Good luck!