University of the arts london reject...

Anybody else really want to get into UAL this year, but didn't?
I've just been told that my applications to Chelsea AND CSM for BA Fine Art have both been unsuccessful...
I'm not being big-headed but I feel that I gave them a really good mini-folio/statement...can't understand why I've been double-whammy rejected.
Feeling miserably low in self esteem now...

I'm in the exact same position, probably worse infact! I got rejected from all 5 of my choices although I haven't done a foundation year. And although I was really really upset at first to the point where I never wanted to look at my work again, I've realised its probably a good thing and I've taken it all as a learning experience! Have you done foundation?

And something that made me feel slightly better is the fact that it took many well-known artists more than one attempt to get into some of the most prestigious art colleges.. such as David Hirst who got rejected from Goldsmiths (apparently more than once) and M.I.A. who was originally rejected from CSM but she tried again and got in! So there is hope and it doesn't make you a bad artists at all.

Also, I took my portfolio to show a tutor at one of the London colleges to ask in his opinion why I was rejected which was really helpful and made me feel a lot better! As he said it may have been because I had textiles and fine art in my portfolio when the course I was applying to was Fine art so it made it seem as if I wasn't fully committed to the subject. Even though I 100% am! But I put that in because I haven't done foundation so I wanted it to look like I had tried other mediums and styles. You could try doing the same and you may find that it is not really to do with the work itself? I was told to just try and get as many opinions from artists and teachers on my portfolio as possible.

If you've already done a foundation maybe you could take a year off, get a job in a gallery or something and work more on your portfolio - go to short courses - and really enjoy the experience of working independently and then you will have this major portfolio to show them next time!

First of all I am really sorry to hear this, it sucks
But it might not be you. After doing her A levels and getting A's and B's, my friend is at UAL doing a foundation course in art and architecture (or something similar)She applied for the degree in architecture and some of her friends on the course applied for the same course as you. Out of 15, only 4 were interviewed the rest were rejected! I can’t believe she was rejected as she gets 90% or more on her assignments etc and attends everyday; some of her friends were amazing at drawing etc. So don’t beat yourself up! They didn’t even accept people doing an art course at their uni, so they are being very picky I guess.
Have you applied anywhere else? And it’s a good idea to get other people’s opinions and ask them why they rejected you.

I'm in the exact same position, probably worse infact! I got rejected from all 5 of my choices although I haven't done a foundation year. And although I was really really upset at first to the point where I never wanted to look at my work again, I've realised its probably a good thing and I've taken it all as a learning experience! Have you done foundation?

And something that made me feel slightly better is the fact that it took many well-known artists more than one attempt to get into some of the most prestigious art colleges.. such as David Hirst who got rejected from Goldsmiths (apparently more than once) and M.I.A. who was originally rejected from CSM but she tried again and got in! So there is hope and it doesn't make you a bad artists at all.

Also, I took my portfolio to show a tutor at one of the London colleges to ask in his opinion why I was rejected which was really helpful and made me feel a lot better! As he said it may have been because I had textiles and fine art in my portfolio when the course I was applying to was Fine art so it made it seem as if I wasn't fully committed to the subject. Even though I 100% am! But I put that in because I haven't done foundation so I wanted it to look like I had tried other mediums and styles. You could try doing the same and you may find that it is not really to do with the work itself? I was told to just try and get as many opinions from artists and teachers on my portfolio as possible.

Haha yeah! I thought that didn't sound right when I typed it! Ooops!

And yeah I have realised the importance of the foundation after this whole thing! As I said, It has deffo been a learning experience! Its just because I've already done a BTEC First Diploma in art and design so I thought I may have got away with skipping it but my attitudes completely changed.

Again, same here! I did a Btec diploma and thought that would be something. Why is a foundation considered more than a Btec? Btec is 2 years long and a foundation is 1.

Wo - if they aren't even giving places to their own foundation students...that is picky!

Well... I applied for Bath & UCA Farnham and got unconditional offers from both - but for some reason I'm beating myself up for not getting into any of my London choices. CSM was my number one, but to be honest I've been a bit seduced by UAL's reputation...still, it all looks amazing there and its in London at the heart of everything.

Thanks for your support by the way
Thats a good idea - I think I will ask them for feedback.

I mean, its made me feel pretty worthless......and i know i shouldn't feel that way, but...

She was also rejected by CSM! She is just waiting on UCL. I think london unis are being REALLY picky Loads of my friends havent got into any London Unis and thats for all sorts of different courses. Don't be embarrassed or ashamed for not being 100% excited about your unconditionals. If you have your heart set on somewhere then nothing can compare! You have offers though which is the main thing
Not a problem, no point beating yourself up, I think its just because there are so many people applying this year to avoid higher fees, so try not to take it persoanlly! Your obviously very good at art if you have 2 unconditionals

All the best for the future!

oh yeah sorry i thought you meant the degree. Yeah the foundation has gone up to £2500 but you only pay if you're over 19 - which i am! nooo!! so i was really annoyed when i saw it. But still - its still worth it to me if i do actually get in - just have to work hard to pay for it.