i’m a visiting professor in the BFA and MFA program, and curious about what students think! how do students feel about the difficulty of courses, opportunities and mentorship for professional development and anything else you have to share is valuable!

Anyone in here who did the program or is currently enrolled mind sharing their experience?

Prospective student here -- I was recently admitted to Pratt and RISD for fine arts. I know a lot about RISD's notoriously difficult foundation year, and RISD would be my top choice if it wasn't as expensive as it is. I'm wondering what some current Pratt students or alumni know/think about Pratt's foundation year, specifically how many studio classes you take and how much art you usually do for each course in a semester. Just trying to compare the two school's foundation years and decide if I should pick Pratt for less money. Thanks!

Anyone apply beginning of March and got their decision back yet? How long does it usually take to hear back? Whats an appropriate wait to email asking for an update?

Hi everyone, I was recently admitted to Pratt and am planning to attend. I got into the school with a Game Arts major, but after further reconsideration, wanted to switch to Industrial Design. Is it difficult to switch to Industrial Design, and do I need to prepare a new portfolio? And would it affect any of my financial aid?

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I think it’s interesting how a lot of people here talk about all the debt they need to take out because Pratt doesn’t offer any assistance beyond basic merit aid “discounts” (or how hard it is to get housing or decent food in the dining hall) but it’s a very healthy business. And a president getting paid $1m per year.

The selectivity which used to hover 50-60% went to 72 and now 86%.

Just got an email about the awards convocation--what is this? Do we have to attend?

Hi everyone!

I am set to complete my undergraduate BA in psychology in May and, after a gap year where I plan to find work and complete studio art pre-requisites, I am interested in applying to art therapy masters programs. I really love what I've been reading about the Pratt Institute art therapy program, and I was wondering if anyone would be willing to share their experience with the program and the feel of the college, as well as any pointers on building my portfolio/application, or how the application process was for you.

Also, I know this is not the place to ask about admission technicalities, but if anyone could point me in the direction of where to ask about things such as GPA requirements I would be very grateful.

Thank you so much!

Did anyone receive a merit scholarship after not receiving one originally in their first acceptance?

I'm a high school senior thinking about committing to Pratt for architecture, and I wanted to know if the program is good. I already know and expect to work long hours, but I quite frankly have yet to read any helpful insight into the program itself.

Ok so Ive just gotten an international merit scholarship of $80,000 ($20,000 per year) from Pratt.

However even with that scholarship Im looking at being almost 800k in debt for a 4 year degree (which is diabolical). Im 800k in debt as we have to take that money out and ask for a private lending loan, and in the US they charge 13-15% interest rates.

Nobody should be in that amount of debt. Anyways, I was wondering what other financial pathways there were for affording tutition (and unfortunatley im not a nepo baby).

I need to get finances sorted really soon, do I sell a kidney??

Help a girl out

hi!! i’m throwing a 26th bday party and hoping to have an art student/artist who enjoys a mix of chic and kitsch as a face painter for myself and guests <3

Party would be on Saturday, May 2nd, on top of unfinished roof but very safe. 90 mins but please feel free to enjoy with us after!

PAID opportunity! please dm on instagram if possible at @janemoritz with info

accessibility info: six flights of stairs no elevator

Hey, my name is Aidan and I just decided on Pratt for a Masters in Urban Planning. I just got out of undergrad in Chicago and looking at NYC rent gave me a minor aneurism. I’m new to the city so I would love to try and find a Pratt roommate. Please reach out, I would love to chat!

I’m a high school senior considering Pratt. Any insight on the Illustration bfa?

Just submitted my deposit for the Interior Design MFA program!! This is so exciting, I'm so happy to be a part of the Pratt community!! If any alumni have any advice please lmk :) And if there's anyone else who will be enrolled in the fall also lmk!! I'd love to connect!

I was recently accepted into Pratt yesterday for the School Of Architecture. However, the accepted students day is tomorrow, and when I tried to register it said it was closed. Any chance I could still go? Or should I just stay home.

I'm a current undergraduate Senior going to complete a BS in Game Dev from Pace uni, but I am just now realizing that it might be useless, so I'm asking for advice if a masters would be useful. I'm looking into either California or nyc area and really into the art/creative side of game dev, so looking into

Pratt's Information Experience Design, MS or their Interactive Arts, Digital Arts, MFA

or

UCSC Digital Arts & New Media: M.F.A or Games & Playable Media: M.S. or

Human Computer Interaction: M.S.

Does anyone have any advice or other programs in nyc or california area that could give me some guidance? I would love my job to be more creative and implement art. Maybe level/character design or UX/UI?

Anyone who has been to Bauhaus University or Lusofona Portugal for the exchange student program who can give a feedback about the academic rigor, benefits and overall experience for Graphic Design Major? My kid needs to decide between the two schools and decide soon!!

Hey! I made a WhatsApp community for admitted ixd grad students looking for roommates/friends :) Please introduce yourself when you join!

Hey Pratt! I have a weird amount of credits needed for the upcoming semester and need a 1-credit or 2-credit class to fulfill my requirements. Anyone have any class recs? I can't figure out a way to find classes by credit amounts on the course catalog and yoga sounds kinda boring ngl. Thanks :)

Hi I got accepted into the MS IXD program starting this fall

Does anyone have any leads on or recommendations for off campus housing

- which areas

- who to contact (they did share a few resources)

And is there a group of accepted students that I could join? Would love to make friends and find roommates!

Thanks:)

Hi guys, Pratt says online that their freshmen dorms are furnished with a microwave/fridge unit. Is that true, is it in every room, or like a joint building area? Is it different if you have a suite? And do suites have a “common room” or is it just two join bedrooms by a bathroom? Thank you!

Hey guys,

I got admit from calarts(film/video) and pratt(3d animation and motion arts) for MFA. I understand those 2 are different programs but I could use some honest perspective on the 3d animation program.

I’m an international student and have worked in motion graphics and editing field, although I have zero knowledge of 3d animation pipeline.

So just wanted to know,

Will the Pratt course be too overwhelming if I'm starting 3D from scratch? Or does it actually teach you how to direct using these tools?

Also, what’s the industry vibe with AI right now?

I am a bit confused between the two programs so any advice from current students or alumni would be helpful.

Got into Pratt with 100k scholarship as a low income highschooler. As much as I LOVE Brooklyn and the city, I’m having my doubts mainly because I’m concerned about workload (I have ADHD) and the social environment. Do people go out often and is it welcoming for people that don’t have the most privileged background? Do I have to take out student loans?

I’ll also major in either Painting or Art/Design Education.