hmlavoy Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 On 1/29/2018 at 6:42 AM, addik said: Man, I wish I found out about this site before sending in my MFA application for Concordia University in Montreal (in film production). It would have helped a lot especially when I decided to spend a week there while researching about my postgrad studies there! Honestly, I don't feel confident with my portfolio. Although my grades and my SOP I think are pretty strong, I don't feel as if my portfolio is too "artsy" enough. So, I don't know what my chances are exactly, but I did put a good mix of short documentaries and short narratives in my portfolio, which had to be thematically linked to our creative project proposal in a way (so I had to submit works from past years just to meet that requirement). Anyway, good luck to everyone in here! I hope we all get good responses from our schools I applied to Concordia as well, in their Print Media program!! The wait to hear back is killing me but I feel better knowing someone else is applying there for arts. I don't remember being this stressed out when I applied to undergrad, but I'm taking a year off to work so I guess I have less to occupy my time. Felt about as confident about my portfolio as I ever was going to feel, but I don't think I'll feel alright until I hear back from at least one school. I also applied to UW Madison, UT Knoxville and Tyler School of Art at Temple. Should have applied to more but the app fees are crazy and I'm trying to SAVE money, not spend it... Anxiously awaiting any feedback from any school at this point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlCEO Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, hegelmadness said: Has anyone heard back from MIT yet? Na not yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kvir Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Hi y'all! Been lurking here for a couple weeks and figured it's about time I post, especially since I just submitted my last 2 applications AND just got my first call about an interview! Here's where I'm at so far: Alfred (Sculpture/Dimensional Studies): Applied 1/13, Contacted about scheduling an interview on 1/30, Interview scheduled for 2/13 SUNY University at Buffalo (Studio Art): Applied 1/13 Edinboro University (Sculpture): Applied 1/21 Rochester Institute of Technology (Studio Art): Applied 1/30 Syracuse University (Studio Art): Applied 1/30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John0000 Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Just out of curiosity, did SAIC send out all of the interview letters already for MFA Photography? Do they let the applicants know over few days or all in one day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlitchSister Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hi all, Just want to make a plug for the Bowling Green State University Digital Arts MFA program. They're moving in a really exciting direction and it's an intimate program which means you work with the people you want to work with and there's plenty of funding. They have a TON of state of the art hardware/software/facilities and you have the opportunity to teach. The school has a creative and positive atmosphere. They're looking for work that's pushing the boundaries of digital art and have a new prof in gaming and VR coming in soon. Lots of room to define your own education. They have a February 18th deadline. PM me with any questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickjaketheruler Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Anyone hear back from VCU? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makerak Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Anything from CalArts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addik Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 15 hours ago, hmlavoy said: I applied to Concordia as well, in their Print Media program!! The wait to hear back is killing me but I feel better knowing someone else is applying there for arts. I don't remember being this stressed out when I applied to undergrad, but I'm taking a year off to work so I guess I have less to occupy my time. Felt about as confident about my portfolio as I ever was going to feel, but I don't think I'll feel alright until I hear back from at least one school. I also applied to UW Madison, UT Knoxville and Tyler School of Art at Temple. Should have applied to more but the app fees are crazy and I'm trying to SAVE money, not spend it... Anxiously awaiting any feedback from any school at this point Oh man! Yeah, I can definitely feel you there. As for my portfolio, I don't feel 100% confident about it because I never had the best equipment, so some of my work may come out technically rough though I do the best with what I have. So, I am pretty much at the mercy of Concordia. Good luck on your other schools! I only applied for Concordia for now because I was honestly thinking of taking my MFA just in 2019, but their strange requirements for international students (they told me I might need an MA before I get considered for an MFA, just because my country's school system only puts us through 14 years? I did 16 years of schooling though) pushed me to send an application anyway and see if I have a shot at Concordia. If I don't, I'll start applying at UdeM and UQAM (since I really want to be in Montreal), but I won't be applying for an MFA in those schools. PS: I heard Concordia can be slow in responding to applications. So... yeah, good luck to us on the wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rennnnn Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 51 minutes ago, Makerak said: Anything from CalArts? I also applied CalArts, and nothing from the school yet. I believe they will start to send out their interviews until mid-February according to its official website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuesday04449 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Rejected from Northwestern - the department sent an email which was nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdart Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Rejected from Northwestern. I kind of realized while applying it really wouldn’t have been a good fit for me, but I was already so far in the application process, so not too bummed. Good luck to those who are still in the running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrisR Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 (edited) Same here, I really liked the presidents of Northwestern outlook to the arts. I agree it is nice that they don't let students wait to hear their decision. All the best for the grads who will be accepted. Rutgers is posting decisions online. Edited January 31, 2018 by IrisR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdart Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 20 minutes ago, IrisR said: Same here, I really liked the presidents of Northwestern outlook to the arts. I agree it is nice that they don't let students wait to hear their decision. All the best for the grads who will be accepted. Rutgers is posting decisions online. Rutgers is posting online today? Do you know if it’s decsions or interviews? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Makerak Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 11 hours ago, Rennnnn said: I also applied CalArts, and nothing from the school yet. I believe they will start to send out their interviews until mid-February according to its official website. I hope to believe that as well, but checking in the results database for last year, there were people who got interview notifications on 1/31 and 2/1 for art&tech (my program) Plus apparently somebody got an interview for experiential animation yesterday. So... :((( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rennnnn Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 14 minutes ago, Makerak said: I hope to believe that as well, but checking in the results database for last year, there were people who got interview notifications on 1/31 and 2/1 for art&tech (my program) Plus apparently somebody got an interview for experiential animation yesterday. So... :((( Sorry to hear that, I applied Painting program so I guess interviews come out different days? But I did not hear from the school either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinobi_Legend Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Hey guys! I finished applying to my school and I'm thinking of applying to another. Last year I applied for 10 and was rejected from all of them. This year my professors really helped me out with my statement (They said it was pretty awful) and said it was the reason I didn't get in. They said it WAS the reason. Like it was so bad they really didn't have to guess why I wasn't admitted lol. So this year I applied to four MFA Visual Art programs: Rutgers Tulane Georgia State University of Florida. I'm nervous as hell. I didn't really hammer my statement out for Rutgers like I did the others (Research, paragraph structure, content). Plus I didn't warn my professors in time for it and there letters didn't have time to reach. I'm confident I wasn't accepted. The latter three I spent days diving into their program and my paper. I think I have a good shot. Should I apply for more? Is my work good enough? Doubts are everywhere? Also, if you want to comment on each others work or my own my website is https://www.thejonathanadams.com/ . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icw Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 20 minutes ago, Shinobi_Legend said: Hey guys! I finished applying to my school and I'm thinking of applying to another. Last year I applied for 10 and was rejected from all of them. This year my professors really helped me out with my statement (They said it was pretty awful) and said it was the reason I didn't get in. They said it WAS the reason. Like it was so bad they really didn't have to guess why I wasn't admitted lol. So this year I applied to four MFA Visual Art programs: Rutgers Tulane Georgia State University of Florida. I'm nervous as hell. I didn't really hammer my statement out for Rutgers like I did the others (Research, paragraph structure, content). Plus I didn't warn my professors in time for it and there letters didn't have time to reach. I'm confident I wasn't accepted. The latter three I spent days diving into their program and my paper. I think I have a good shot. Should I apply for more? Is my work good enough? Doubts are everywhere? Also, if you want to comment on each others work or my own my website is https://www.thejonathanadams.com/ . I applied to Tulane last year. Very competitive. I almost reapplied this Year. I also Applied to University of Florida! Good luck. Do not give up. I have applied for the past two years to schools and was only accepted at Portland State-great program. but the funding was not enough for me to attend. Apply to more if you feel like its a good idea. If it makes you feel any better. I just found out my teacher did not submit a recommendation that was due on the 15th to University of South Florida. pretty disappointed. I really wanted to have chance there. But I probably did not get in sadly. Some apps are better than others I suppose. My FSU app is strong but so is mY UF App. It is a learning process. Shinobi_Legend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberf95 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 I applied to USF. I received a voicemail this morning (PST), saying that decisions would be made this Friday, and applicants will be notified "very shortly" after that. I had not contacted the school since applying. My app was weak, and I do not expect to get in. 6 minutes ago, icw said: I applied to Tulane last year. Very competitive. I almost reapplied this Year. I also Applied to University of Florida! Good luck. Do not give up. I have applied for the past two years to schools and was only accepted at Portland State-great program. but the funding was not enough for me to attend. Apply to more if you feel like its a good idea. If it makes you feel any better. I just found out my teacher did not submit a recommendation that was due on the 15th to University of South Florida. pretty disappointed. I really wanted to have chance there. But I probably did not get in sadly. Some apps are better than others I suppose. My FSU app is strong but so is mY UF App. It is a learning process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icw Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 3 minutes ago, amberf95 said: I applied to USF. I received a voicemail this morning (PST), saying that decisions would be made this Friday, and applicants will be notified "very shortly" after that. I had not contacted the school since applying. My app was weak, and I do not expect to get in. God! Thanks for letting me know. I have not heard any thing. My rule is if you do not hear back after two weeks or three weeks. They are not interested. Thanks for the heads up. And Good luck. What area did you apply to? Would you like to share your work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred University Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Apply Now! Extended Deadline for the International MFA program at Alfred University. Application Link: http://art.alfred.edu/graduate/ Program Information: www.alfredpainting.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icw Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 4 minutes ago, Alfred University said: Apply Now! Extended Deadline for the International MFA program at Alfred University. Application Link: http://art.alfred.edu/graduate/ Program Information: www.alfredpainting.com what was the deadline extended to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amberf95 Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 40 minutes ago, icw said: God! Thanks for letting me know. I have not heard any thing. My rule is if you do not hear back after two weeks or three weeks. They are not interested. Thanks for the heads up. And Good luck. What area did you apply to? Would you like to share your work? Studio Arts ( Painting ). Best of luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icw Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 15 minutes ago, OldMFA said: I wouldn't lose hope yet, I know for sure some are still reviewing applications. There is no rule and some take longer to notify you re-interview or acceptance, I'm nervous waiting for the others but it's good to remain positive! good point! It is best not to be too fatalistic in this process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipaintandipout Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Anyone checking Google Analytics like crazy? I finally set it up over the weekend but think it's only adding to the stress. It's showing 55 sessions over the past three days from Boston, but of those 51 are new users. I'm hoping it's from the BU admissions process, but the number of new users seems a little high for that? Trying to interpret this info is making me so paranoid ? Definitely going to need a stiff drink after this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charoarte Posted January 31, 2018 Share Posted January 31, 2018 Freak out is getting REAL Rennnnn, qqqnnnaaa, ipaintandipout and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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