Got another no today, so I have to ask in reality how screwed am I? MA/MFA
To give some context, why I am so stressed, I am 27 years old, about to turn 28 near the end of this month, I feel like my time is running out to be a 'successful artist.' In addition to that, I am from the United States and am terrified of being stuck there because of political reasons, I recognise this is ironic because I applied to two different programs back in my home country but that was before my country put Trump in charge. I applied to Oxford's Fine Art program, RISD's Photography program, UCLA's New Genres Program, Slade's Fine Art program, UAL's Contemporary Photography program, and the Courtauld's MA Curation program. I got no's from Slade and UCLA, and have been waitlisted on Oxford and RISD. Since I applied for round 2 of UAL, I have not heard back yet, and Courtauld's curation program has not gotten back to me either. I am terrified right now that I will not get in this time round to any of these schools, and I recognise I should have cast a broader net, but due to other responsibilities and an emergency, I just didn't have the time and I am so angry with myself about this. I am so worried about not getting into any program as well, I have no idea what I will do after this, I had such a steady life plan ahead of me based on acceptances from each of these programs. I just do not know what to do and I feel like I am falling apart.
Is there a reason that you’re focusing on London universities in particular (aside from Oxford)?
Competition in London is excessive (and living costs are extortionate) - for a masters course it’s not always a good option. You are likely to end up spending excessive time, energy and money commuting which is going to have a big impact on your creative and academic productivity in the short year or so of your masters.
Your choice of masters seems very diverse too - that scattergun approach is likely harming your chances if you’re not compelling in your PSs and portfolios about your specific degree choice
Competition in London is excessive (and living costs are extortionate) - for a masters course it’s not always a good option. You are likely to end up spending excessive time, energy and money commuting which is going to have a big impact on your creative and academic productivity in the short year or so of your masters.
Your choice of masters seems very diverse too - that scattergun approach is likely harming your chances if you’re not compelling in your PSs and portfolios about your specific degree choice
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