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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.- Category: FilmSchool.org Guides
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AFI Directing Fall 2021Hi!! I’m also applying to the Director’s fellow in Sept. would love to see examples from your application! Not sure what they mean by Silent...
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First time applying to the Screenwriting 2 year Diploma.
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- Submission Date
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- Submission Date
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- Interview Notification Date
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The application process had gone very well. It...
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- Interview Date
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- Decision Notification Date
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- Interview Notification Date
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- Submission Date
- Sep 15, 2023
- Decision Notification Date
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- Admitted Off Waitlist Date
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The application process was fine. Enjoyed the...
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- Submission Date
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I got accepted into the one year long...
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