MFA 2016 All Art ADMISSIONS freak-out forum!!!!!!!!

[whatwhat]

  On 2/15/2016 at 4:08 PM, emf325 said:

Hi, first time poster here. I just wanted to post this document I got today, since I wasn't aware of the specifics and maybe others weren't as well. I've been accepted to Syracuse for ceramics, and they've given me a deadline for a week from today to let them know. However, I emailed some schools I haven't heard from yet, just to get a feel if I'd been accepted or rejected, and University of Colorado sent me back this document.

Also I haven't gotten the offer from Syracuse in writing just yet, only a phone call this past Friday. Would it be safe to reference this document if the offer in writing comes back with the deadline of Monday? I knew about the April 15th deadline overall, but wasn't aware that schools apparently couldn't set earlier deadlines sighting 'funding offers' that would not stay on the table? Anyone have any input on this? (I'm pretty stressed..)

PS: has anyone else heard from Ohio State, University of Colorado, or University of Nebraska for ceramics?

CGS_ResolutionApril15-2009update.pdf

CGS_ResolutionApril15-2009update.pdf

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what the document seems to say is this - you can accept your offer from Syracuse and then if you get an offer back from OSU, CU Boulder or UNL, etc., and change your mind about Syracuse - you can by notifying them in writing by April 15th (make sure its in their hands by April 15th - email and then mail with return receipt USPS).  This may not make friends (in a small community such as ceramics) but its also your education.

The schools that are on the list seem to be large research universities - and their signing of the agreement has more to do with fields such as science and less to do with art - so thats why (I assume) that schools like Alfred, Cranbrook and RISD are not on the list.

[aniram415]

  On 2/15/2016 at 2:54 PM, frutas said:

My applications for fall 2016 MFA in Sculpture are as follows:

Yale: Rejected
UCLA: Waiting, no response
Bard: Waiting, no response
VCU: Waiting, no response

Has anyone heard from Sculpture at UCLA, Bard, or VCU ???

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Hi frutas, nope, haven't heard from VCU Sculpture yet either, and I haven't seen anyone post about having received any results ... must be any day now, right ... ? *fingers crossed*

[BlCEO]

  On 2/15/2016 at 2:54 PM, frutas said:

My applications for fall 2016 MFA in Sculpture are as follows:

Yale: Rejected
UCLA: Waiting, no response
Bard: Waiting, no response
VCU: Waiting, no response

Has anyone heard from Sculpture at UCLA, Bard, or VCU ???

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Still waiting on VCU and UCLA.

[itsjess]

  On 2/15/2016 at 4:08 PM, emf325 said:

Hi, first time poster here. I just wanted to post this document I got today, since I wasn't aware of the specifics and maybe others weren't as well. I've been accepted to Syracuse for ceramics, and they've given me a deadline for a week from today to let them know. However, I emailed some schools I haven't heard from yet, just to get a feel if I'd been accepted or rejected, and University of Colorado sent me back this document.

http://cgsnet.org/ckfinder/userfiles/files/CGSResolution_Oct2015.pdf

Also I haven't gotten the offer from Syracuse in writing just yet, only a phone call this past Friday. Would it be safe to reference this document if the offer in writing comes back with the deadline of Monday? I knew about the April 15th deadline overall, but wasn't aware that schools apparently couldn't set earlier deadlines sighting 'funding offers' that would not stay on the table? Anyone have any input on this? (I'm pretty stressed..)

PS: has anyone else heard from Ohio State, University of Colorado, or University of Nebraska for ceramics?

 

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Congratulations on Syracuse, and good luck with your decision. I'd ask them if there is any period after you accept the offer that you have to change your mind. For example, I've been accepted to Cardiff School of Art and Design in Wales, and the offer clearly states that I have 14 days after accepting the offer to change my mind. I'd be really disappointed if there's no grace there, especially since it seems other ceramics programs are really taking their time getting responses out. I'd think Syracuse would have to be dealing with this with all their acceptances, since very few have enough information to make a clear decision yet. It's definitely stressful when it feels like you have to gamble on the possibilities after all the work that's been put in. 

I've also applied to UNL in ceramics, as well as Alfred, Iowa, VCU, Tyler, and UGA. I haven't heard anything from any of these. I'm hoping this means that ceramics departments are just taking longer than others. 

Good luck to all on interviews and decisions!

 

[Alment]

rejected from Bard, bummer! (email sent 9 min ago)

[yessssssss]

Has anyone heard from UCLA for Painting yet?  I think it might be this week that people will hear back.

[Weighted_by_Gold]

  On 2/15/2016 at 4:29 PM, Alment said:

ugh I just reviewed my Columbia application proof and for some reason I didn't enter a phone number in it.  I wonder if any emails for Columbia interviews have gone out yet?  Just wishful thinking.

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I noticed the same on mine, I had a friend who was called by Columbia on the weekend but I don't know what they will do if they don't have a number for you. 

[OHSOYEA]

  On 2/15/2016 at 9:54 PM, Weighted_by_Gold said:

I noticed the same on mine, I had a friend who was called by Columbia on the weekend but I don't know what they will do if they don't have a number for you. 

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Same, I didn't put a phone number, I imagine the emails will go out tomorrow.

Just FYI I applied last year and I didn't get the rejection email until late march so I assume they send those out after they do their interviews. 

[hypoart]

I'm beginning to sound like a broken record, but has anyone out there heard from UNM yet?

[koolio]

has anyone applied to or heard from UC Riverside?

[OHSOYEA]

  On 2/14/2016 at 9:36 PM, Alment said:

do a lot of applicants no longer have the slideroom 'MFA' there? 

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Mine just changed to 2016 Painting, "MFA" is gone. Did anyone else that did not receive a call have their status change to just painting? 

[koolio]

  On 2/14/2016 at 1:55 AM, trapnado said:

Paint and destroy, I sent you a pm

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will you send me a pm too - i'd love to see your work!

[koolio]

  On 2/15/2016 at 11:35 PM, OHSOYEA said:

Mine just changed to 2016 Painting, "MFA" is gone. Did anyone else that did not receive a call have their status change to just painting? 

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no call and my status changed like yours :.......(

[langley]

  On 2/15/2016 at 11:35 PM, koolio said:

has anyone applied to or heard from UC Riverside?

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I got a call last week that I was accepted. 

[koolio]

  On 2/15/2016 at 11:48 PM, langley said:

I got a call last week that I was accepted. 

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for MFA, Visual Art?

[langley]

  On 2/15/2016 at 11:52 PM, koolio said:

for MFA, Visual Art?

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Yeah, they said they were only accepting 4 students this year. I have a friend who also applied and hasn't heard anything, I'm assuming there is a waitlist and that they probably have only contacted the 4 accepted students thus far. 

[koolio]

  On 2/15/2016 at 11:54 PM, langley said:

Yeah, they said they were only accepting 4 students this year. I have a friend who also applied and hasn't heard anything, I'm assuming there is a waitlist and that they probably have only contacted the 4 accepted students thus far. 

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holy crap only 4!? thanks so much for the info... crossing my fingers for myself lol and congrats to you!

[meganmoriartyart]

  On 2/15/2016 at 11:35 PM, hypoart said:

I'm beginning to sound like a broken record, but has anyone out there heard from UNM yet?

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No word yet. 

[hypoart]

  On 2/16/2016 at 12:06 AM, meganmoriartyart said:

No word yet. 

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I'm getting really nervous because CAA says their notification date is the 20th. I'm assuming they don't conduct interviews...

[Madi1897]

Has anyone heard from MICA about interviews? Specifically Mount Royal?

[meganmoriartyart]

  On 2/16/2016 at 12:10 AM, hypoart said:

I'm getting really nervous because CAA says their notification date is the 20th. I'm assuming they don't conduct interviews...

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It looks like their past notification dates have been after the 20th  

Edited February 16, 2016 by meganmoriartyart
wrong quote

[Jats]

  On 2/15/2016 at 8:52 PM, Alment said:

rejected from Bard, bummer! (email sent 9 min ago)

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Rejected—Me too. :-(

[hypoart]

  On 2/16/2016 at 12:16 AM, meganmoriartyart said:

It looks like their past notification dates have been after the 20th  

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I saw those but want to believe we'll know sooner than that 

[jjjujjju]

  On 2/16/2016 at 12:18 AM, Jats said:

Rejected—Me too. :-(

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I haven't heard either way from Bard yet! Trying to decide if I should wait it out or contact their Admissions dept just to know..

I also interviewed w UT Austin last week and am waiting to hear a final decision from them sigh

[hypoart]

  On 2/16/2016 at 12:34 AM, jjjujjju said:

I haven't heard either way from Bard yet! Trying to decide if I should wait it out or contact their Admissions dept just to know..

I also interviewed w UT Austin last week and am waiting to hear a final decision from them sigh

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UT's website says early March for decisions. I really, really like their program and felt an immediate connection to the faculty. I hope we receive good news soon!