Chapman Fall 2023 All MFA Programs

[kareem]

Starting this thread for community and questions as we play the waiting game. There doesn't seem to be many of us Chapman folks so this thread is for applicants to all of the MFA programs in the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. I think someone did create one specifically for applicants to the screenwriting MFA program. I personally applied to the Television Writing and Producing program.

 

[Chris W]

Good luck!

Here are our current acceptance stats for all Chapman programs:

Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)

65.2%

Admitted

247 out of 379

13.2%

Waitlisted

50 out of 379

21.6%

Not Admitted

82 out of 379

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

Links above contain some really neat acceptance demographics data.

Please be sure to log your application in our database so we can improve our acceptance stats.

Also be sure to see our interview with Chapman admissions:

How to get into Chapman's Dodge College of Film and Media Arts: Tips from the Department of Admissions (Part 1)

Rising to number 4 on The Hollywood Reporter's annual rankings of the top 25 American film schools in 2022, Dodge College of Film and Media Arts at Chapman University offers top-notch filmmaking courses in an intimate learning environment. Notable alumni include the Duffer brothers...

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Good luck again everyone!

 

[jhp1111]

Hello everyone! Just had a quick question about the application. If the admissions committee feel as if you are a better fit for your second choice of specialty than your first choice, is it more likely that you'll be considered for the second choice over the first? My first choice was Directing but I put Editing as my second choice.

 

[kareem]

Hello everyone! Just had a quick question about the application. If the admissions committee feel as if you are a better fit for your second choice of specialty than your first choice, is it more likely that you'll be considered for the second choice over the first? My first choice was Directing but I put Editing as my second choice.

Great question, I'm honestly not sure. If you've reached out to Admissions for an answer, please let us know!

 

[kareem]

Hello everyone, has anyone received any notifications regarding an interview? Was just curious to know if that process has started for any of the programs.

 

[Wridir2186]

Hello everyone, has anyone received any notifications regarding an interview? Was just curious to know if that process has started for any of the programs.

I haven't yet. I believe I've seen people be interviewed in February for Chapman, but take what i say with a grain of salt. I'm patiently waiting as well.

 

[Sleepingbruce]

Has anyone received an interview request for directing? It seems that requests for screenwriting are been sending out.

 

[jhp1111]

Has anyone received an interview request for directing? It seems that requests for screenwriting are been sending out.

I haven’t received anything yet! I’m guessing they will probably send out interview requests starting this month, especially mid- February though

 

[Tammy]

Just received an interview request.

 

[Sleepingbruce]

Just received an interview request.

Are you screenwriting or film production?

 

[Tammy]

Are you screenwriting or film production?

film production (directing)

 

[Sleepingbruce]

film production (directing)

Did you receive it just now this evening or in the afternoon? I’m wondering whether they finished it during their working hours daytime.

 

[Tammy]

Did you receive it just now this evening or in the afternoon? I’m wondering whether they finished it during their working hours daytime.

I received 5 hours ago, 7am in China time and I believe around 3pm in Los Angeles time (PST).

 

[jhp1111]

I received 5 hours ago, 7am in China time and I believe around 3pm in Los Angeles time (PST).

When did you submit your application? I’m wondering if they send out interview request on rolling basis

 

[Tammy]

When did you submit your application? I’m wondering if they send out interview request on rolling basis

I actually submitted the application on the very last day, so I don't think they send out interview requests on a rolling basis.

 

[Sleepingbruce]

I actually submitted the application on the very last day, so I don't think they send out interview requests on a rolling basis.

When did you submit your application? I’m wondering if they send out interview request on rolling basis

It seems that last year the interview requests were sent out on the first Friday of February as well, I am not sure if they are out at a time or there could be more next week.

 

[jhp1111]

Oh I see I see… Hopefully there will be more next week!

 

[Tammy]

I'm not sure either because unlike other schools that notified me of the specific interview time, Chapman allowed me to choose the interview date myself, and I could choose February 23 at the latest. I wish they can't finish everything in one day and will keep sending out interviews next week,

 

[Tammy]

And I guess maybe it's because I'm an international student. I heard that the school would often interview international students first, and maybe because we have a time difference so we can choose the interview time first.

 

[Sleepingbruce]

And I guess maybe it's because I'm an international student. I heard that the school would often interview international students first, and maybe because we have a time difference so we can choose the interview time first.

Thanks for your info! According to last year’s thread, some people clicked the link immediately after they received the email, but only to find very few slots left. Since all slots are still available on your page, I believe those interview requests are not finished yet.