• 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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Application Periods
20
Series
1
Applications
4,558
Views
3,869,103
Comments
4,121
sabizz
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791
Reaction score
1
Comments
2
Applied Early Decision
Film Program & Degree
Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.)
Submission Date
Oct 25, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Dec 13, 2024
Scholarship Notification
Dec 20, 2024
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Simon Finkel
Views
2K
Reaction score
2
Comments
3
This is my first time applying to Chapman Dodge College for the Film and Television Production BFA. I applied with an emphasis on editing.
Film Program & Degree
Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.)
Submission Date
Nov 1, 2024
Interview Date
Nov 14, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Dec 13, 2024
Scholarship Notification
Dec 13, 2024

Application Materials attached:
  1. Short Film

GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Imtrying
Views
402
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
Yay!!!!
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Jan 30, 2024
Interview Date
Feb 19, 2024
shanng
Views
541
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
First Time Applying
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
Submission Date
Nov 29, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Jan 30, 2024
Interview Date
Feb 16, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2024
Ranked Top 10% / 495 I did NOT submit an SAT or ACT score
Film Program & Degree
Chapman University - Dodge College of Film and Media Arts (B.A. & B.F.A.)
Submission Date
Oct 30, 2023
Interview Date
Nov 1, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Feb 15, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
bddub24
Updated
Views
1K
Reaction score
2
Updates
2
Comments
2
First time applying.
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
Submission Date
Sep 15, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Jan 30, 2024
Interview Date
Feb 13, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
HannahLSam
Views
499
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
First time applying, and enjoyed the application process. The transformational essay was probably the most compelling component.
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Cinematography MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2023
cjf2795
Views
321
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
first time applying!
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
Submission Date
Nov 16, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Jan 30, 2024
Interview Date
Feb 5, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2024
Scholarship Notification
Mar 15, 2024
greatornothing
Views
645
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
The video essay threw me for a loop. This was...
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Directing MFA
Submission Date
Dec 8, 2023
livlight
Updated
Views
877
Reaction score
1
Updates
1
Comments
1
First time applying
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Production Design MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2024
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lucas Liu
Views
661
Reaction score
2
Comments
1
Submitted my materials on 12.1. Currently...
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Production Design MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2023
Kris 4_2
Updated
Views
1K
Reaction score
1
Comments
2
First time applying, international student, no film background, writing sample attached.
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2022
Interview Notification Date
Feb 22, 2023
Interview Date
Feb 24, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2023

Application Materials attached:
  1. Writing Samples

kaporal
Views
431
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
The application process was nice. When...
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Producing MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2022
Interview Notification Date
Jan 30, 2023
Interview Date
Feb 1, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2023
mattydomenico
Views
2K
Reaction score
2
Comments
2
First time applying.
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - TV Writing & Producing MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2022
Interview Notification Date
Feb 16, 2023
Interview Date
Feb 21, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2023

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

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hcoles
Views
908
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
First time
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2022
Interview Notification Date
Feb 22, 2023
Interview Date
Mar 1, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 16, 2023
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
ktu222
Views
833
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
First time applying
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Directing MFA
Submission Date
Jan 1, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2023
jc722
Views
950
Reaction score
2
Comments
2
First time.
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Directing MFA
Submission Date
Nov 29, 2022
Interview Notification Date
Feb 3, 2023
Interview Date
Feb 21, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2023
Scholarship Notification
Mar 15, 2023
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
scrapingby
Views
461
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
First time
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Screenwriting MFA
Submission Date
Dec 15, 2022
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Rock Hudson
Updated
Views
953
Reaction score
1
Comments
3
First time applying
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Editing MFA
Submission Date
Nov 30, 2022
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2023
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Mafergu16
Views
783
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
The application process was straightforward...
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Cinematography MFA
Submission Date
Nov 7, 2022
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2023

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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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