<p>Anybody heard of/applied to/gone to the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston? I feel like I've heard it mentioned before, but I can't recall in what context. Any info would be appreciated.</p>
<p>I am aware of it. It is pretty good for fine arts and mediocre for other majors. It main claim to fame is that you can graduate with a Tufts Diploma. If you want to live in Tufts dorms, you have to be accepted to Tufts too.</p>
<p>rationalist, what degree are you interested in? </p>
<p>For undergraduate, the Boston MFA/Tufts combination is more appealing on paper than it is in practice as it's not particularly convenient to shuttle backa and forth.</p>
<p>For graduate, my understanding is the area that the MFA really excels is art education. Their connection to the museum (have you been there? It's just across the street) gives them bountiful access to facilities and, well, art!</p>
<p>It's a good program for fine arts and museum studies. Be advised however that the MFA/Tufts joint degree is a five year program, though a few ppl get through it in four.</p>
<p>ah, sorry to not mention. I'm looking at an MFA in Graphic Design. Anybody have any info on difficulty of admissions? I've got plenty of schools in the match to reach categories, and am light in the safeties, was hoping this could maybe be one, but don't know enough about it to be sure.</p>
<p>larationalist, I actually discussed their design and specifically their graphic design program with one of their admission's officers. He addmited that the Museum school doens't have the strongest program in that area when compared to some other stand alone art schools. The Museum school, according to him, specializes in fine art training.</p>
<p>do they also admit to lower admissions standards? Since I'm looking to round out my list with a couple of safeties, that's ok with me- I flatter myself that I'm one of those 10% of people who will find a way to succeed in most any context.</p>
<p>I don't think that the Museum School is that hard to get into when compared to other stand alone art schools. If you want to either live on Tufts campus or get a double major with Tufts then you must be accepted to Tufts too, which is hard to do these days. Sometimes, the Museum School will go "to bat" for students that they want with the Tufts Admission's office. However, you would still need strong stats and an amazing portfolio.</p>
<p>Well, we're talking grad school here, so I don't have any interest in double majoring. My stats are: 3.4 GPA with a big upward trend, won the award for best drawings/presentation of my thesis class, exhibited as an 'honors' thesis, lots of leadership experience, GRE: 590V/750Q/6W, thinking of retaking after reading a dictionary. Should have excellent recommendations- they convinced my current employer that they should hire me before the interview, and a very good essay.</p>
<p>I don't think that too many people get through the combined degree program at Tufts/SMFA in four years. It's tough enough getting through in five years. You have to take five courses a semester for five years. </p>
<p>Yes, it can be a pain taking the shuttle bus from Tufts to SMFA. It takes about 45 minutes to get there because of traffic. The shuttle buses don't run that often either.</p>
<p>There are some excellent courses and teachers at the SMFA. The teachers are working artists, some of them well-known. Supportive environment!</p>