GoFightWinAgain

i appreciate this forum and the honest perspectives. I have the same problem with Columbia (it seems like a lot of people are having to let it go!) I recently went to the MFA first year show, and the work was all over the board in terms of development. I really can't justify a debt that would easily be 2x (if not more) my starting salary, and I don't want the fear of relying on the 'income based repayment plan'. It was causing (EXTREME) anxiety, and its nice to hear i'm not alone. I'm 90% sure i'll attend a small program (4-5 in each class) with full funding and stipend over the others. Nonetheless, it sux to be poor and have to pay so much attention to financials... I didn't have quite the positive experience at UChicago as you did. Did you attend the critique? I was really excited about their program but was v let down at the level of work being presented and lack of direction. I don't mean to bash this school by any means, I just think its good for people on this forum to have a different perspective on the program. I had very high hopes for the program. It does seem evident that the program is definitely trying to build up a better reputation. ( i have been studying in chicago for a couple years now, so i'm familiar with the changes that UoC has been though) The Logan Center facilities, however, are phenomenal and leagues above any program I visited. I feel like a total Scrooge, but this was my experience.

Capers, hearty thanks for the info. I'll give them a ring. I've only been in e-mail contact, and have not heard news of a (faculty) meeting. Bonne Chance!

Ditto. It really took me aback/ borderline insulting. Fully funded, sadly, might be where I need to be. Did they give you any counteroffers?