• How to use the Film School Application Database & Tracker

    How to use the Film School Application Database & Tracker

    Thanks to our many members, the FilmSchool.org Application Database and Tracker consists of over 4,000 applications that date back to 2015, making it one of the most advantageous tools on the website. Its basic function is to track film schools’ rates of acceptance, minimum GPAs, accepted test scores, in addition to each program's many notification and decision dates.

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Series
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Applications
4,574
Views
3,888,397
Comments
4,136
Nunyabidness
Updated
Views
1K
Reaction score
3
Comments
3
It wasn't bad. But then again, I tackled the...
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Feb 20, 2024

Application Materials attached:
  1. Writing Samples

Keeks619
Updated
Views
992
Reaction score
1
Updates
1
Comments
1
25, Female, Middle Eastern, first time applicant
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 20, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
honks
Views
696
Reaction score
2
Comments
1
first time applying
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Feb 20, 2024
malcovain
Views
1K
Reaction score
2
Comments
3
First time applying. Spent a lot of time in the outline stage and ended up hitting submit with a couple hours to spare.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2022
Decision Notification Date
Feb 25, 2023
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
MaryMacCecilia
Views
1K
Reaction score
3
Comments
7
This is my second time applying. I simultaneously enjoyed and stressed about the different writing prompts. Decided to just have fun with them though and really focus on the type of stories I want to tell.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2022
Decision Notification Date
Apr 7, 2023
Scholarship Notification
Apr 10, 2023

Application Materials attached:
  1. Personal Statement
  2. Writing Samples

GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
monetswaterlillies
Views
1K
Reaction score
1
Comments
3
Lots of prompts. This is my first time applying, but it is my alma mater (which made it even more stressful). I enjoyed it!
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2022
Decision Notification Date
Mar 14, 2023
Scholarship Notification
Mar 27, 2023

Application Materials attached:
  1. Writing Samples

GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Kris 4_2
Updated
Views
2K
Reaction score
4
Comments
9
Writing samples attached; for non-paywalled description of writing samples see my post in the USC Writing for Screen & TV MFA Fall 2023 thread.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2022
Decision Notification Date
Feb 25, 2023

Application Materials attached:
  1. Writing Samples

taurusdiaries
Views
1K
Reaction score
1
Comments
5
First time applying to any grad program!
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 9, 2022
Decision Notification Date
Feb 25, 2023
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emily_2023
Views
1K
Reaction score
2
Comments
1
First time applying. Domestic applicant.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 5, 2022
Decision Notification Date
Feb 25, 2023
mohyouknow
Views
1K
Reaction score
2
Comments
6
First time applying.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2022
katiebonnie
Views
1K
Reaction score
1
Comments
8
Second time applying. Much happier with my...
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2022
Decision Notification Date
Feb 25, 2023
Scholarship Notification
Apr 5, 2023
OneEighthJ
Views
1K
Reaction score
1
First Time Applying
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 5, 2021

Application Materials attached:
  1. Portfolio
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Writing Samples

GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
OneEighthJ
Views
1K
Reaction score
1
Comments
2
First Time Applying
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 5, 2021
Decision Notification Date
Feb 27, 2022

Application Materials attached:
  1. Portfolio
  2. Personal Statement
  3. Writing Samples

GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
cyclical
Views
2K
Reaction score
1
Comments
2
First time applying to grad school
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2021
isabixy
Views
623
Reaction score
2
Comments
2
First time applying!
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 9, 2021
Decision Notification Date
Feb 26, 2022
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jordanaparis
Views
758
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
Second time applying.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 14, 2021
Decision Notification Date
Feb 27, 2022
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
fiere240
Views
1K
Reaction score
1
Comments
2
First time applying, international student, 4...
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2021
Decision Notification Date
Feb 26, 2022
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
ana22
Views
1K
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
First time applying
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2021
Decision Notification Date
Feb 27, 2022
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
ChiaFettuccine
Views
2K
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
First time applying!
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2021
viipyramids
Updated
Views
2K
Reaction score
1
First time applying
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2020
Decision Notification Date
Feb 27, 2021
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)

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Acceptance Data
For up to date Film School Acceptance Rates, including Minimum GPAs, Minimum Test Scores, After Interview and Off-Waitlist Acceptance Rates, Film Experience and Undergraduate degrees of accepted applicants, Age data, and other acceptance statistics for your film program of choice simply navigate to the Acceptance Rates tab on each film school's page in our Film School Database.

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