<p>Hey I'm apply for Fall 2012 at FIT and I was just wondering who else is applying and for what major. I was hoping we could all help each other because the FIT group/page of Facebook changed it's format and it's not as helpful anymore.</p>
<p>I'm from VA and I plan on applying to fashion design. </p>
<p>All help and advice are welcomed :))</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone and I hope we all get in!!!!</p>
<p>I’m applying too! For Spring 2012 though.</p>
<p>I’m from FL and also applying to Fashion Design.</p>
<p>I’m currently researching what the whole portfolio thing is like… freaking out!!!
How is it going for you?</p>
<p>I started apply too. now I’m just practicing my illustration and seeing what types out garments i can sew for them that will make me look like a good candidate.</p>
<p>Have you received your MyFit? I don’t think anyone has gotten it yet and it’s stressful!</p>
<p>I’m applying as well!
I’m from NY applying for the AMC major.
I just got the MyFIT login info this afternoon. I think it depends when you initially apply through the SUNY system, for when you’ll receive your login info.</p>
<p>Did you get your portfolio instructions? I got my MyFit but no emal yet about the portfolio :(</p>
<p>I am also applying to FIT for the Fall 2012 semester and i was wondering if you started your essay for it and how did you write it because i keep coming up with blanks for it.</p>
<p>The essay for me has been so nerve-racking, considering the fact that I’ve heard and read they hold a lot of consideration on the essays.
But honestly just try to be as personal as possible while still answering the essay prompt.</p>
<p>Im applying for FIT also in Fall of 2012! I just sent my SUNY app to them like 2 days ago. I want to major in Advertising and Marketing. </p>
<p>Im so nervous! </p>
<p>Good Luck Everyone!!!</p>
<p>Hello, all…
I just applied for spring 2012 for fashion merchandising and management. I’m an out of state student from California. Good luck!!!</p>
<p>Hi I looking to apply for fall 2012 for Fashion Merchandising I am from Florida as well I am looking to start my essay soon</p>
<p>I was thinking about applying to the Photography program there because my current photography teacher ‘recommended’ it. What I mean is she likes to concentrate on the fine art side of photography and I’ve been shooting mostly (her words) ‘commercial/fashion, very good in technical aspects but devoid of anything she and her program stands for’. That’s unfortunate for me considering I haven’t submitted a portfolio and officially gotten into my school’s photography major yet and she’s the head of department and I’ve been butting heads with her for over a year now.</p>
<p>I have a crapload of research to do before I make my decision though because I’ve been in SoCal (right between LA and OC) my entire life and moving to NY would be a huge change. Just for starters though, what is the deadline for fall 2012 applications? And any info on how to transfer credits if possible? I’m currently at a CSU.</p>
<p>Hey everybody,</p>
<p>I just finished my application for FMM! Good luck to everyone else who applied!</p>
<p>Hey! </p>
<p>I am applying to the communication designs major at FIT. I’m from North Carolina, and have spent two summers at FIT for the Summer Live programs. I’m glad I was able to check out FIT and actually take classes there because it is definitely very different from other colleges. Despite this,I fell in love with FIT!</p>
<p>I’m so excited and I hope I get accepted. Good luck to you all too :)</p>
<p>Lizzie, </p>
<p>My daughter is currently a commuications design major. She is a freshman and I remember all too well the stress this time last year with her application and portfolio prep. She also did the summer program in the summer prior to her senior year, perhaps you had a class together. It was very smart of you to do the summer program. Most people think that the benefit of doing the summer program is to give them some sort of advantage over other applicants, but you hit the nail right on the head, it is more about giving you exposure to the way things are done at FIT. You are correct, it is a college different from many others and as such, it’s a great idea to check it out first. And like you, my daughter also fell in love with the school during the summer program. </p>
<p>It was a long wait until April (yes they really make you wait that long), to receive the application results, but it was worth the wait. She is very, very happy there, loves NYC and is taking advantage already of the opportunities. If you have any questions in general, or specific questions about the CD major, I would be glad to answer them for you.</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone, it’s a very exciting time.</p>
<p>k1k2k3 - FIT is my daughter’s number 1 and it WILL be a long wait until April 1! I love the school, but I am concerned about safety. Has your daughter ever had any concerns? Does she live in the dorms? How is that experience? My daughter is very comfortable in the city… we go in frequently and she has participated in the summer program 2 years, but I am worried about if and when she goes out at night.
Also, does your daughter participate in any school activities or does she spend any free time she might have in the city? Is there a sense of a “school community”?</p>
<p>Thanks for your input!</p>
<p>I just finished applying. I’m from Denver and applying to FMM for 2011, and the presidential scholars program. I hope I get in!</p>
<p>Im applying for Communication Design fall 2012… Its starting to freak me out! 
Good luck everyone</p>
<p>penny1121, </p>
<p>I apologize for the delayed response, I think I was consumed by the holiday frenzy!!</p>
<p>With respect to safety at FIT, I would have to say there is nothing to worry about. It seems that the campus itself has a great security staff, and no one is allowed into the dorms (or any building) without their ID. They are very strict about it. Any guest to the dorms, no matter if they are there for 5 minutes or overnight, has to be signed in by the student and they have to submit a request for overnight guests in advance. </p>
<p>Once they are off campus and roaming around the city, the usual street smarts and precautions should kick in. My daughter was familiar with the city as well, having gone there for many years of ballet training, so her transition was an easy one with respect to city life. They will definitely explore all NY has to offer, as the campus is, well, small, lol. She is comfortable about taking the subway, but is aware of how and when to do so.</p>
<p>Like you, though, I worried about her safety. There is also the challenge of trying to find inexpensive things to do. Having said that, I will follow up by saying that she and her roommates have been creative in their search for fun. They have stayed overnight a couple of times on the sidewalks of Rock Center for SNL tickets, Jimmy Fallon tickets, and other shows. I was a nervous wreck thinking about it, but I’m happy to say, it has all turned out well, and what memories they have. They have met many stars and even had a conversation and pics with Nick Jonas who had a trailer right by FIT. </p>
<p>My daughter does live in the dorm and loves it. Her room is quite nice, they have a corner room on the 14th floor and her roommates are great. They met on FB when the students were posting their acceptances, and were able to request each other as roommates. My daughter stays on weekends, her roommates go home more often for various reasons, jobs, boyfriends, etc. They have a kitchen and do alot of cooking, which is helpful since the cafeteria food is not her favorite. They also have their own bathroom, and there is a washer/dryer a few steps from their room.</p>
<p>As far as school activities, she has participated in fashion week as a volunteer at a runway show, which was a great experience. She also belongs to the advertising club, where they take regular visits to nearby ad agencies to see what life in the real life is like and start to networking and making contacts. They also offer discount tickets to NYC events, shows, etc. You have to wait on a line and get there early, but if you don’t have class, hey, why not? SHe also has a job at the print shop on campus (works 10 hours/week), which is a great experience as she gets to see the wonderful work of upperclass students and faculty.</p>
<p>Good luck to your daughter, FIT was also my daughter’s number 1 choice and yes, it is a LONG wait till April 1st. What does your daughter want to study? Mine is a communication design major, originally intending to go on for graphic design, but is now leaning toward advertising design. I will be happy to answer any questions, you can send me a private message if you prefer.</p>
<p>I’m applying as a transfer for AMC fall 2012, so nervous</p>