• 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
4,575
Views
3,891,109
Comments
4,137
cxral
Views
217
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
It's gone very well, the website is well-made...
Film Program & Degree
Florida State University - College of Motion Picture Arts BFA
Submission Date
Nov 28, 2024
Interview Notification Date
Dec 16, 2024
Jazmyneb22
Views
3K
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
The application process had gone very well. It...
Film Program & Degree
UCLA - Directing/Film Production MFA
Submission Date
Jun 14, 2023
Interview Date
Mar 18, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Apr 14, 2023
Admitted Off Waitlist Date
Jun 14, 2023
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
vidhaini20
Views
737
Reaction score
1
Comments
4
Waitlisted last year and waiting for this year's announcement—hoping this is finally my lucky break! (P.S. This is my fourth time applying to USC!)
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Submission Date
Aug 14, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Second time applying to USC.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Submission Date
Aug 14, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Oct 25, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
emmadavismedia
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1K
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1
Comments
9
First time applying to USC!
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Submission Date
Aug 8, 2024
Interview Notification Date
Sep 28, 2024
Interview Date
Sep 30, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Oct 17, 2024
Admitted Off Waitlist Date
Jan 8, 2025
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
First time
Film Program & Degree
NFTS - Directing Fiction
Submission Date
May 13, 2024
Interview Notification Date
Jul 9, 2024
Interview Date
Aug 15, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Aug 15, 2024
bddub24
Updated
Views
4K
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2
Updates
2
Comments
2
First time applying to USC, but applied last year to an MFA and was rejected.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA
Submission Date
Sep 15, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 1, 2024
Admitted Off Waitlist Date
Aug 2, 2024
SAT: #### (Data visible for Supporting Members)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
pn4
Views
600
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
First time applying, the process was straightforward and simple. Portfolio contained architecture projects, graphic design and photography.
Film Program & Degree
NFTS - Production Design
Submission Date
Jun 30, 2024
bagofcupcakes
Views
1K
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

Filmjunkie
Updated
Views
657
Updates
1
Comments
2
Frustrating. Initially deferred after Early...
Film Program & Degree
LMU School of Film and Television BA
Submission Date
Oct 31, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 1, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
valkxng
Views
1K
Reaction score
2
Comments
5
First-time applicant. Minimal film experience. Low GPA.
Film Program & Degree
USC - Directing/Film Production MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Jan 15, 2024
Interview Date
Jan 18, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Feb 29, 2024

Application Materials attached:
  1. Personal Statement

GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
jimothy
Updated
Views
876
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1
Updates
1
Comments
1
First time applicant! I graduated undergrad in June 2022 and applied for Fall 2024 entry. I was waitlisted and learned about the decision much later than other programs. I'm really bummed about it as Columbia was my top choice, but I'm going to reapply!
Film Program & Degree
Columbia - Directing/Screenwriting MFA
Submission Date
Dec 19, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 2, 2024
Interview Date
Feb 7, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Apr 3, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
lj1138
Views
733
Reaction score
1
Comments
2
This was a pretty straightforward application...
Film Program & Degree
UT Austin - Screenwriting MFA
Submission Date
Nov 30, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 7, 2024
Interview Date
Feb 15, 2024
Admitted Off Waitlist Date
Apr 10, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
momatyh
Views
473
Reaction score
1
Comments
1
The film art school application process has...
Film Program & Degree
UNCSA - School of Filmmaking (BFA)
Submission Date
Dec 22, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 12, 2024
Interview Date
Apr 23, 2024
DakotaJoestar
Updated
Views
495
Reaction score
1
Updates
1
Comments
1
first time I applied to a grad school. Ended up submitting my application on the due date due to making constant changes to the essays and wasn't able to film a good portion of the short film until a week prior to the deadline.
Film Program & Degree
LMU - Film and Television Production MFA
Submission Date
Nov 15, 2023
Interview Notification Date
Feb 2, 2024
Interview Date
Feb 22, 2024
Decision Notification Date
Mar 29, 2024

Application Materials attached:
  1. Visual Samples (Video)

GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
Logan
Views
695
Reaction score
2
Comments
1
First time applying
Film Program & Degree
Chapman - Cinematography MFA
Submission Date
Nov 30, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 15, 2024
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
kje
Views
695
Reaction score
1
Comments
3
Applied early action and was deferred. And then was waitlisted.
Film Program & Degree
LMU School of Film and Television BA
Submission Date
Oct 31, 2023
Decision Notification Date
Mar 8, 2024
SAT: #### (Data visible for Supporting Members)
GPA: #.## (Data visible for Supporting Members)
ljords
Updated
Views
798
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
609
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
278
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

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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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