Art applicants for 2012 entry

Thankyou! That's such a nice thing to say I'm not quite sure yet, but I think I will yeah - it's a bit of a toss up between Wimbledon (I applied for sculpture) and Goldsmiths. Goldsmiths is winning right now, it's really only the term abroad and the work placements that are making me consider Wimb. I've got an interview at Brighton tomorrow, I'm not really bothered now but it was a bit late to cancel it. Oh well, I might love it!

Where did you accept a place for? Is it that one in Wales? (I forgot it's name haha)

Exciting and terrifying! It hit me this morning that in 5 months time I'll probably be living in London - practically had a panic attack

Aww do you know anybody in London already to welcome you? I'll be happy to meet up and give you a tour when you arrive, if that'd help!


EDIt: Good luck for Brighton! Was that Crit Art Practice?

i've been rejected from 3 universities of my choice, with only an interview for kingston left on monday has anyone else had there interview? i feel really disheartened and slightly unsure about what to do!

EDIT: Decided I'm going to cancel my interview. There's not much point in going, and I'd feel awful if I they accepted me and I took the offer of a place away from someone who really wanted it. Can't believe I got up at 5am just to decide that

I've got one friend up at SOAS, and a couple at Oxford to visit at weekends I guess. Oh and someone at Royal Holloway, but isn't that miles out? There are loads of people from my foundation course in London, but I don't exactly speak to them much anymore It'd be nice to know someone who did know their way round though, even if it's just a little bit

Yeah Crit Art Practice! I feel a bit bad because I'm not really bothered about the place anymore, but I just thought it was a bit rude to cancel only a day before (especially when I asked them to rearrange it). I might love it I guess, who knows? If not, I'll just think of it as a 9 hour drive to the seaside

EDIT: Decided I'm going to cancel my interview. There's not much point in going, and I'd feel awful if I they accepted me and I took the offer of a place away from someone who really wanted it. Can't believe I got up at 5am just to decide that

I've got one friend up at SOAS, and a couple at Oxford to visit at weekends I guess. Oh and someone at Royal Holloway, but isn't that miles out? There are loads of people from my foundation course in London, but I don't exactly speak to them much anymore It'd be nice to know someone who did know their way round though, even if it's just a little bit

When did you have your Wimbledon interview? Mine was on the 24th, if yours was around the same time yet they offered you a place quite a while ago, they might have prioritized you as well! I looked back at your portfolio and it was really painterly and you have skill with the brush! I'm worried because I didn't include hardly any conventional painting in my portfolio, just drawing and life work.

mine was on the 29th feb. That's not to say you should lose hope as it's all down to admin, maybe it's in alphabetical order or something. Perhaps you should ring them up and see where you are at if you haven't already. Try not to worry and let me know how it goes. Fingers crossed

THanks! I emailed a few days ago and they said they're putting them all on this week, so I'm just going to try and relax now.. seeing as I won't be able to change the decision. On the good side I think I've got an offer at Brighton... the email from the admin lady today said 'I can't tell you either way as it has to go through UCAS, but the decision's been made and results are being added now so keep checking. Unofficially though - don't worry!' - which seems to be code for unofficially you're in, doesn't it?! Holding hope!

which brighton course was this for?? i had a painting interview the other week and they said the results wont be for another 4 weeks or something...

THanks! I emailed a few days ago and they said they're putting them all on this week, so I'm just going to try and relax now.. seeing as I won't be able to change the decision. On the good side I think I've got an offer at Brighton... the email from the admin lady today said 'I can't tell you either way as it has to go through UCAS, but the decision's been made and results are being added now so keep checking. Unofficially though - don't worry!' - which seems to be code for unofficially you're in, doesn't it?! Holding hope!

That was a wise decision, thing is it's probably certain you would have got in as the interview is really personal (bit like Goldsmiths sounds I suppose)

And.. Goldsmiths have given me another chance! I don't know if it's cause I took the cheek of finding Roxy's email address too and apologizing directly to her but making my keenness still known.. but yes I've got 21st March 11am (not so damn early!)
I'm still not sure WHY i'd go there location wise, because I can;'t find a quick way to get to New Cross from Fulham Broadway (help anyone?!) but I'm glad for my tutors sake because they were so excited about someone in the class getting into that course i didn't have the heart to say i didn't go.. so phew for another try

Ooh, that does sound a bit like a "yes"!

After my Loughborough interview, I emailed the guy who interviewed me to say thank you and how much I liked it there (only because my mum and grandma were going on and on about how I should, and I finally agreed), and he replied with:

"Many thanks for your message.

I'm hugely pleased you had a good experience today and although I can't give anything away!, it would be great to see you in Loughborough next year…."

Whilst I was trying not to get my hopes up too much since it was just the first day of their interviews, I was thinking that that sounds like an offer. And a week later, I got my UCAS email

Sooo, while I wouldn't take what she said as a definite yes, it seems like they do say "unofficial" things before the actual offers, even though they can't explicitly state it. So yeah, sounding good!

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY! Even if you decide against it you've still got bragging rights for an interview too Which is your top choice so far? Still Wimbledon?
I kind of wanted to go today in some sort of attempt at getting 5 offers, but then I woke up, thought 'screw it' and went back to bed No regrets there!


Oh and I forgot about Oyster cards! Need to find out how they work and what zones I'll be in and everything. Thought I had 5 months with no responsibilities...nope!

I think you're probably right, so don't feel too bad about cancelling on them. You might have loved it, but you already have two amazing places to choose between! If you pretty much know you're going to pick one of them, then...well, 9 hours is a long time to travel to a place you're not really going to choose. So yeah, don't feel guilty at all

I know I'm so thrilled! And especially since hearing about your experience, i feel more enthusiastic As in my post above.. having not heard I'm starting to go off Wimbledon, they just don't seem bothered about me which is a bit of a bad omen when I was looking forward to spending three years with them and for really stretching my learning ability, maybe Goldsmiths is where it's at? Will see how my mind changes over the course of time.. and just see who wants me after all..

I feel a bit like that with Wimbledon, it's almost like they don't care that they're leaving people hanging for so long. But then it's a small college so maybe that's why?
I guess you have to base a lot on gut instinct with these things. I didn't expect to love Goldsmiths as much as I did when I went last year, but at the same time I was mad keen on Chelsea and absolutely hated it when I got there! I hope your interview goes well though

Amazing! It does seem a lot more appealing when the tutor or admin specifically seem to make an effort with you. After all my raving about Wimbledon I feel really like I'm not on their preference list, and honestly it's ever so starting to put me off. I emailed after my interview to say thanks to Wimbledon too, with no reply! e did reply to my 'have i got in' request, but he didn't say anything personal or seem to remember me.. Brighton seem to have treated me extra well through the process with their emails, personal interview and fastness of reply. It really makes a difference.... and Goldsmiths giving me another chance and corresponding properly, has made me like them more. Mutual respect between student and tutor.... pretty important! Seems like Loughborough's meant to be for you! It's especially cool that they were 'glad you liked it' and seem to be honoured to have you aboard, seems like they care.

Nah, I'm sure I made the right decision now. I was kind of panicking after the phone call as to whether I should have gone but it was just silly to waste that much petrol and effort when I'm pretty sure I know where I'm accepting. The course sounds amazing, but it was never my first choice anyway.

And congrats on Loughborough! Have you accepted it?