Confused&Depressed

Techie89
Tue, 21 Dec 2010 01:45:51 +0000

I’m a senior Graphic Design major trying to figure out whether or not I want to apply to a grad program. I have teachers who are saying, ‘people rarely get into grad school out of undergrad’. I have peers who tell me, ‘you seem like you’re not focused enough & grad schools are looking for maturity’. I just feel so overwhelmed. Applications are due on the 15th & 21st of January, and 1st of February. I am considering RISD, Virginia Commonwealth University, MICA, or SVA…SCAD is kinda on my list as well. I currently have a 3.7 GPA and will more than likely graduate with a 3.8.

I’ve been considering, biting the bullet and just spending the rest of winter break putting my portfolio together and applying…however, I have no idea what to do. I don’t know what pieces to put into my portfolio. The majority of the work i do in my spare time is illustration, however, I don’t think I am an illustrator.

Sometimes I feel as though my problem is feeling like, ‘if i don’t apply this year…I probably won’t want to go back later’ and that I might end up in a totally different field doing whatever it takes to make ends meet. At the same time, i fear not necessarily rejection, but of not presenting the best work I can.

I’m not exactly sure what any of you can offer me in response, but possibly someone has been through something similar…or something