• 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
4,448
Views
3,522,933
Comments
3,965
bagofcupcakes
Views
790
Reaction score
1
Comments
2
The application process was fine. Enjoyed the...
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Dec 13, 2021
Interview Notification Date
Feb 22, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Mar 11, 2024

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

ljords
Updated
Views
546
Reaction score
4
Comments
2
This is my first time applying to any MFA program. I am a year post undergrad, with hopes of becoming a writer and eventually showrunner.
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Dec 2, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 23, 2024
Interview Date
Mar 1, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Mar 12, 2024
slyon2013
Views
334
Reaction score
2
Comments
1
Process has been chill. Felt strongly about...
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Submission Date
Dec 4, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 5, 2024
Interview Date
Mar 4, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2024
Admitted Off Waitlist Date
Jun 26, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
aspiringfilmnerd
Views
213
Reaction score
2
Comments
2
The process was pretty smooth. Notification...
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Submission Date
Nov 24, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 5, 2024
Interview Date
Feb 27, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2024
Arthrax
Updated
Views
836
Reaction score
2
Updates
1
Comments
2
Second time applying after being accepted last year and had to pull out due to health issues. Applying as an international student.
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Submission Date
Nov 30, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 5, 2024
Interview Date
Feb 28, 2024
itcomesatnight
Views
326
Reaction score
3
Comments
2
Straightforward. I spent most of my time...
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Nov 29, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 27, 2024
Interview Date
Mar 1, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Mar 12, 2024
Admitted Off Waitlist Date
May 13, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
klexos24
Updated
Views
511
Reaction score
1
Updates
1
Comments
1
First time applying! Might've been my top choice if not for the price tag. 🫢
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Dec 3, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 27, 2024
Interview Date
Mar 1, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Mar 12, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
unwinding-dreams
Updated
Views
831
Reaction score
1
Updates
1
Comments
2
First time applying! So scary but the Dec 1 application round is finally, FINALLY OVER!!!
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Dec 3, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 26, 2024
Interview Date
Mar 4, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Mar 12, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
buffchick
Views
426
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
This was my first time applying.
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Nov 30, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 23, 2024
Interview Date
Feb 27, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
HaywireMac
Views
533
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
Straightforward process! Mostly just involved...
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 26, 2024
Interview Date
Feb 28, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Mar 12, 2024
billiejean
Updated
Views
2K
Reaction score
1
Updates
1
Comments
1
First time applying, largely interested in production track
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2022
Interview Notification Date
Feb 8, 2023
Interview Date
Feb 24, 2023
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
RLES
Views
716
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
First time applying.
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2022
Interview Notification Date
Feb 22, 2023
Interview Date
Feb 24, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 13, 2023
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Shenreice
Updated
Views
841
Reaction score
1
Comments
2
Good. I spent about a year writing my feature...
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Nov 28, 2022
Interview Notification Date
Feb 22, 2023
Interview Date
Feb 25, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 13, 2023
ACT: ## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
ermonic
Views
534
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
First time playwright
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Oct 28, 2022
Interview Notification Date
Feb 24, 2023
Interview Date
Feb 27, 2023
Admitted Off Waitlist Date
Jul 20, 2023
Janeinsp
Views
601
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
decided to apply 1 month before the deadline...
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2022
Interview Notification Date
Feb 8, 2023
Interview Date
Feb 27, 2023
katiebonnie
Views
871
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
Second time applying
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2022
Interview Notification Date
Feb 25, 2023
Interview Date
Feb 27, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 13, 2023
soniafh
Views
947
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
First time applying! International student.
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Graduate Film MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2022
Interview Notification Date
Feb 8, 2023
Interview Date
Feb 28, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 14, 2023
TOEFL: ## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
lschiozer
Views
833
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
First time applying
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2021
Interview Notification Date
Feb 22, 2022
Interview Date
Mar 1, 2022
Decision Notification Date
Mar 11, 2022
TOEFL: ## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Galadriel
Views
619
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
Second time applying
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Nov 23, 2021
Interview Notification Date
Feb 23, 2022
Interview Date
Feb 25, 2022
ChiaFettuccine
Views
746
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
first time!
Film Program & Degree
NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA
Submission Date
Dec 1, 2021
Interview Notification Date
Feb 22, 2022
Interview Date
Feb 22, 2022

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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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