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Application 'Chapman - Directing MFA'
Chapman's application was a lot of fun. I thought the personal essay, where you can't show your face felt really unique from other application materials. Was super excited to get an interview and...- Noahm
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Application 'AFI MFA Editing - Fall 2026'
Well enough. It mainly only consisted of me deciding what two editing examples I wanted to send for consideration and making a narrative statement specifically focused on my editing background...- Pryde Pierce
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Application 'Columbia College Chicago - Film and Television Directing'
The application process has been going very smoothly. I've submitted everything and had fairly solid communication with the admissions team at the school. David, my representative, is very...- dbrown40202
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Application 'CMU Dramatic Writing Fall 2026'
It went okay, I didn't feel great after the interview just on an interpersonal level. The gap from when I interviewed to when I was offered a spot makes me think I may have been waitlisted at...- goose23
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Application 'AFI MFA Directing - Fall 2026'
AFI is my dream school and the only school I applied to for directing. I am so excited. I truly can't believe it. Thankfully, I got off the wait list really early.- spie73
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Application 'MFA Film - Creative Producing - 2026'
I really enjoyed the application process, tasks were fun and interesting. I felt like I did all the research I could online, prior to submitting, given the fact I started thinking about it 1 year...- Medeina
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Application 'LMU MFA film and tv production'
Application went pretty smoothly. Their interview was one of the first I received, and the first one I ended up doing. Thought I semi bombed the interview and was surprised to see I got accepted...- cheeseplank
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Application 'FAMU International - Directing Cinema and Digital Media'
The application process was challenging but fulfilling. This was my second time applying. After not advancing to the interview stage last year, I focused on refining my submission materials this...- CLChou
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Application 'DRAMATIC WRITING MFA FALL 2026 NYU TISCH'
It's gone well! I completely rewrote my pilot like three days before it was due, which probably wasn't the best decision, but I ended up being really happy with it. I had two really solid...- toucanna
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Application 'AFI Cinematography - Fall 2026'
Application process was difficult but rewarding. As this was my second time applying, I had learned from the first attempt and tried to level up the quality of the submissions, taking special care...- jonathanjlee
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scared nervous. dont know what to expect...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 26, 2026
Chunky application, which took the better half...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 8, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (DM me privately)
I spent about 6 weeks on the application...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 16, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 9, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 21, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Jan 30, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 6, 2026
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 7, 2026
Heard back about the interviews pretty quick...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 5, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 2, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- No / Prefer not to share
I applied back in December and haven't heard...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 13, 2025
I got my interview invite on Feb 3! nervous...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2026
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 3, 2026
- Interview Date
- Feb 27, 2026
This is my third time applying and I am...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- Third Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Nov 23, 2024
I had begun the application process nearly a year ago, planning and familiarizing myself with past years' material.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 6, 2025
straightforward. There was an issue with the...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
This is my second time applying, so I went in knowing what the application would be like.
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- Second Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
I was interviewed by Eric. He is super nice...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Mar 20, 2025
Everything went well during the interview and...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 6, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 17, 2025
Columbia was one of my top options, so I...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 9, 2024
I learnt a lot from it:
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- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 1, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 1, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 12, 2025
- Decision Notification Date
- Feb 25, 2025
First time applying
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 10, 2025
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 6, 2025
- Interview Date
- Mar 6, 2025
First time applying to Columbia
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Attempts
- First Time Applying
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 5, 2025
- Willing to share application materials?
- Yes (attached or included with this logged application entry)
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So far it's been thorough and comprehensive...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Nov 27, 2024
- Decision Notification Date
- Apr 1, 2025
Good! I applied in Dec 2024, submitting my...
- Film Program & Degree
- Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
- Submission Date
- Dec 3, 2024
- Interview Notification Date
- Feb 4, 2025
- Interview Date
- Feb 24, 2025
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