copper Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 does anyone have any experience countering a financial aid offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlenova Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) I'm thinking the counter offer you make should probably be aid offered from a similarly ranked or esteemed institution. I can't see myself asking MICA for a full ride, because Maine College of Art offered it to me. But, if VCU had offered something hefty...I might have had more leverage. I probably would have said something like... I am really having a hard time deciding between two programs...Does your institution match offers, because unfortunately my decision may come down to funding. I was offered X... I'm curious to hear what other people have to say about this, too. I may find myself in a similar position. Edited March 22, 2010 by littlenova Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything_Bagel Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) I am so nervous. I am #1 on the waiting list at UMich.... I don't know if I will get any sleep until April 15th! How common is it for anybody to reject a spot at an MFA program that offers a full ride? Edited March 22, 2010 by Everything_Bagel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Congrats on PRATT. Did they send you a letter or email you? Didi you interview? thanks, pretty excited about the opportunity. letter in the mail, no interview. i was away from my place for a week and it was in my mail box when i got back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaster and wax Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I am so nervous. I am #1 on the waiting list at UMich.... I don't know if I will get any sleep until April 15th! How common is it for anybody to reject a spot at an MFA program that offers a full ride? I'm right there with you! Chewing my fingers off waiting for the University of Tennessee. How many spaces does your program have? UT has two, both fully funded, and an agonizing waitlist of two. Have you tried calling your department at UMich? I had an optimistic conversation with the department head at UT - he said it's looking promising, but of course nothing is guaranteed until April 15th. (!!!) Is Michigan your first choice? Best of luck in these long 3 weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
000era Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Has anyone besides grad_wannabe heard from USC? I think its weird no one else has heard anything, considering that they supposedly sent letters out last week no, but my friend got in. they've already interviewed and offered invitations to enroll. i've already crossed it off my list...sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allavita Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) Ahhh! Just got into SVA and was notified that I'm an alternate at MICA! What a morning. This brings me to: Accepted: SVA CalArts CCA Alternate: MICA Pending: Cranbrook - interview RISD Edited March 22, 2010 by allavita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everything_Bagel Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) I'm right there with you! Chewing my fingers off waiting for the University of Tennessee. How many spaces does your program have? UT has two, both fully funded, and an agonizing waitlist of two. Have you tried calling your department at UMich? I had an optimistic conversation with the department head at UT - he said it's looking promising, but of course nothing is guaranteed until April 15th. (!!!) Is Michigan your first choice? Best of luck in these long 3 weeks! They pick the top 10, and I am #11. The assistant said that every year at least somebody drops their spot, and unless there is an anomaly this year I should be okay. I just hope there isn't a possibility of me getting pushed back from #1 on the waiting list... Yes, Michigan is really the only school that I feel is absolutely perfect for me! Edited March 22, 2010 by Everything_Bagel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolando Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Ahhh! Just got into SVA and was notified that I'm an alternate at MICA! What a morning. This brings me to: Accepted: SVA CalArts CCA Alternate: MICA Pending: Cranbrook - interview RISD No way!! congratulations!! I'm waiting to hear from them, were they both notices through the mail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allavita Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 No way!! congratulations!! I'm waiting to hear from them, were they both notices through the mail? Thanks! I'm pretty excited. It's great to finally receive responses, no matter the answer. Seems like all of the other disciplines announced decisions much faster than GD. Good luck to you, too! Hopefully your wait won't last much longer. Both came in the mail... I'm in the midwest, so I'm not sure how that factors into wait periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolando Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Thanks! I'm pretty excited. It's great to finally receive responses, no matter the answer. Seems like all of the other disciplines announced decisions much faster than GD. Good luck to you, too! Hopefully your wait won't last much longer. Both came in the mail... I'm in the midwest, so I'm not sure how that factors into wait periods. awesome! yeah, GD is one that they receive the most applications to because of the programs' fame (MICA and SVA specifically with Ellen Lupton and Steven Heller as chairs), so I'm sure that's why they take their time in announcing decisions. And, I'm in Texas, so I'm sure it'll be another day or two before I hear anything. Thanks! and Congratulations again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey_tacos Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Anyone heard from RISD Sculpture? I was told by the admissions office that they would be sending final decisions by the end of the month, but if someone's had an interview, I can at least assume a rejection and make some decisions. Finally got a rejection from CalArts yesterday as well. Accepted: SAIC Film, Video, & New Media SAIC Performance UIC Moving Image Interview: Columbia New Genres Rejected: Yale Sculpture UCLA Interdisciplinary UCSD CalArts Film & Video Assumed rejection: USC Not a word: RISD Sculpture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathancotephoto Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Dear Mr. Cote: Welcome to the School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania! It is my pleasure to confirm that you have been admitted to our 2 year Master of Fine Arts program, beginning in September 2010. Online letters have been sent for Photo. That puts my list at: Accepted: Penn and U of Nevada Las Vegas Rej: WashU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atrawickb Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 On 3/22/2010 at 12:23 PM, nathancotephoto said: Dear Mr. Cote: Welcome to the School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania! It is my pleasure to confirm that you have been admitted to our 2 year Master of Fine Arts program, beginning in September 2010. Online letters have been sent for Photo. That puts my list at: Accepted: Penn and U of Nevada Las Vegas Rej: WashU good for you. me too. now i'm at: accepted: cca penndesign rejected: usc ucsd cornell still waiting: saic (interview) yale (interview) risd (interview) calarts good luck everybody. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebastille Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hey! I was also just notified that I'm an alternate for MICA, I'm a little bummed because it's my top choice. I'm thinking about calling and asking what number I am on the waitlist... Alternate MICA Rejected Yale Pending SVA Pratt RISD Ahhh! Just got into SVA and was notified that I'm an alternate at MICA! What a morning. This brings me to: Accepted: SVA CalArts CCA Alternate: MICA Pending: Cranbrook - interview RISD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 How have folks been hearing from MICA Hoffberger? also, any word from Cranbrook Painting? The anticipation is killing me! My heart feels like it might burst... Interviewed: MICA Hoffberger Cranbrook Accepted: PAFA w/$ NYAA w/$ Montclair State, awaiting award (told I will be offered $) Rejected: UT Austin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gretta Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Did anyone apply to Suny New Paltz for painting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vieveview Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 How did you fid out you were waitlisted for Pratt? I received a one line letter saying I was waitlisted, and would be notified of the results in mid - May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allavita Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Hey! I was also just notified that I'm an alternate for MICA, I'm a little bummed because it's my top choice. I'm thinking about calling and asking what number I am on the waitlist... I don't see why it would hurt to call. Shows them that you're really interested and gives you an exact idea of where things stand. Good luck to you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Finally! Mr. Postman! I am also an alternate for MICA painting. Rats... at least theres still hope, but its gonna be a long three weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///// /// // / Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 To those who've been accepted to SAIC: Did you receive a letter or a packet in the mail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grad_wannabe Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Finally heard from NYU: Waitlisted. I'm emailing back to let them know they can take me off the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlenova Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 @nathancotephoto: @!#@#$%!#$ Wow!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats, Congrats, Congrats. You better go!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlenova Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 (edited) Got my funding from MICA today. Max funding 50%....Yeah, baby! Edited March 22, 2010 by littlenova Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewpies Posted March 22, 2010 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Got my funding from MICA today. Max funding 50%....Yeah, baby! congrats littlenova!!! thats awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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