The NYU Thread: 2015

[Kevin Wilson]

Hello Folks,

I just had my NYU Skype interview today - international applicant for Film Grad. It went... just fine. I feel I could have done better. Anybody knows the ratio of acceptance of interviewed people?

Cheers!

As far as I know, they interview about 100 and accept between 30 - 40

 

[Sush]

Did you also have an interview??

@Kevin Wilson, I received that FAFSA email on Feb 13th. But haven't interviewed.

 

[BlCEO]

Did you also have an interview??

not yet!

 

[bblens88]

thanks @A+foreffort , and congrats on making it to the interview round!

It sounds like they finished with all the interviews then...would that sound right? Should I assume they are just narrowing down?

Unfortunately, NYU was my top choice, but never heard anything back...

On a happier note, I got accepted into Cal Arts! I still have to think about this one...whether I want to relocate to LA, if its the right program for me, etc.


I've called the other schools to check in about the process...with the reason being more on if I need to save for a flight ticket to check out Cal Arts before they request for enrollment. They are very polite in answering, but its so ambiguous, and am not sure if they are just trying to be polite.

Nonetheless, congrats and good luck to everyone!

 

[bblens88]

Thanks BBlends88. Congratulations on getting into Cal Arts!
My theory is, if you didn't make the first cut, you would have received a rejection letter. 350 is still a lot of applications to get through, so perhaps there's still a chance?
NYU is incredibly helpful and open about there selection process, why not give them a call and see if they are still processing? Waiting sucks, I know.

Sending good vibes your way.

Thanks so much! I am feeling very grateful for a program like Cal Arts as a possible future...

I must say, I'm super impressed that we all completed this process, and haven't gone too, too crazy in waiting, haha. It's a lot of mental effort to put yourself out there and be vulnerable in applying to these top notch programs, all the while dealing with life (work, relationships, etc.) I feel like many people weigh much of their future on these decisions....it's definitely scary. I'll cheers to that though!

I've been telling myself for a couple years to just apply, and finally doing it...I'm happy I did this...even if it means I didn't get into my number 1 choice. And you have to remember, this isn't the end of one's career if its No's...just a different a path.

I actually did give them a call..I was nervous about doing it, Susan is always very kind when I've spoken to her (I stopped by a couple times in person this year)...but still didn't feel any comfort afterwards on the recent phone call. Susan stated there was another week of this going on...I interpreted it as... "all interview notifications are sent out, now we are just in the process in conducting them"...or..."notifications are still being sent out"...Who knows, but I don't want to keep calling to clarify.

I'm not sure the order they read them...whether its by the time of submission, location, GPA, etc.
I also don't think anyone has received a rejection from the program yet.

 

[BlCEO]

Thanks so much! I am feeling very grateful for a program like Cal Arts as a possible future...

I must say, I'm super impressed that we all completed this process, and haven't gone too, too crazy in waiting, haha. It's a lot of mental effort to put yourself out there and be vulnerable in applying to these top notch programs, all the while dealing with life (work, relationships, etc.) I feel like many people weigh much of their future on these decisions....it's definitely scary. I'll cheers to that though!

I've been telling myself for a couple years to just apply, and finally doing it...I'm happy I did this...even if it means I didn't get into my number 1 choice. And you have to remember, this isn't the end of one's career if its No's...just a different a path.

I actually did give them a call..I was nervous about doing it, Susan is always very kind when I've spoken to her (I stopped by a couple times in person this year)...but still didn't feel any comfort afterwards on the recent phone call. Susan stated there was another week of this going on...I interpreted it as... "all interview notifications are sent out, now we are just in the process in conducting them"...or..."notifications are still being sent out"...Who knows, but I don't want to keep calling to clarify.

I'm not sure the order they read them...whether its by the time of submission, location, GPA, etc.
I also don't think anyone has received a rejection from the program yet.

hey man, yeah there are a bunch of people her ethat have recieved rejections! I havent received anything from them yet. Question though, when did you submit your application? I talked to a couple others who havent heard back yet and their all people who sent the app practically last minute, including me. haha so im still a little optimistic.

 

[Kevin Wilson]

Thanks so much! I am feeling very grateful for a program like Cal Arts as a possible future...

I must say, I'm super impressed that we all completed this process, and haven't gone too, too crazy in waiting, haha. It's a lot of mental effort to put yourself out there and be vulnerable in applying to these top notch programs, all the while dealing with life (work, relationships, etc.) I feel like many people weigh much of their future on these decisions....it's definitely scary. I'll cheers to that though!

I've been telling myself for a couple years to just apply, and finally doing it...I'm happy I did this...even if it means I didn't get into my number 1 choice. And you have to remember, this isn't the end of one's career if its No's...just a different a path.

I actually did give them a call..I was nervous about doing it, Susan is always very kind when I've spoken to her (I stopped by a couple times in person this year)...but still didn't feel any comfort afterwards on the recent phone call. Susan stated there was another week of this going on...I interpreted it as... "all interview notifications are sent out, now we are just in the process in conducting them"...or..."notifications are still being sent out"...Who knows, but I don't want to keep calling to clarify.

I'm not sure the order they read them...whether its by the time of submission, location, GPA, etc.
I also don't think anyone has received a rejection from the program yet.

There have been a few people who have received rejections so I'd say no news is good news at this point! Hang in there!

 

[bblens88]

hey man, yeah there are a bunch of people her ethat have recieved rejections! I havent received anything from them yet. Question though, when did you submit your application? I talked to a couple others who havent heard back yet and their all people who sent the app practically last minute, including me. haha so im still a little optimistic.

COMPLETELY last minute. Thats my hope right there, in that they just haven't gotten to it yet.

 

[BlCEO]

COMPLETELY last minute. Thats my hope right there, in that they just haven't gotten to it yet.

haha still a breath of fresh air to realize others that havent heard applied all around the same time, the minute i hear someone that applied like first week hasnt heard yet Ill be a barrel of disappointment haha. But yes, hopefully we'll both hear soon.

 

[bblens88]

There have been a few people who have received rejections so I'd say no news is good news at this point! Hang in there!

Thanks! Can I ask when you submitted your application? I saw on the spreadsheet you had an interview...congrats!

 

[LorenaDuran.J]

I feel so much better reading all these posts! It takes courage just to try and it feels good to know we are not alone in this uncertainty. I submitted my application 30 minutes before the deadline and my interview was almost 2 weeks ago in New York. I am international. Also I just found out one of my safety schools (CCC, Cinema directing program) has awarded me with a Grand Merit Award (full tuition for 2 years). I am really flattered, but my dream is NYU and I can't wait to hear from them!!! Susaaan Carnivale!! Just send that email already!! Put us out of our misery!!

 

[Sush]

I feel so much better reading all these posts! It takes courage just to try and it feels good to know we are not alone in this uncertainty. I submitted my application 30 minutes before the deadline and my interview was almost 2 weeks ago in New York. I am international. Also I just found out one of my safety schools (CCC, Cinema directing program) has awarded me with a Grand Merit Award (full tuition for 2 years). I am really flattered, but my dream is NYU and I can't wait to hear from them!!! Susaaan Carnivale!! Just send that email already!! Put us out of our misery!!

@LorenaDuran.J are you directing focus? So far, I didn't know of anyone who submitted last minute (like myself) who already got an interview.. so I was positive. But well.. maybe now after all. When I had called Susan Carnival about 10 days ago, I was told 1 more round of interview calls were to go out possibly last week. And that didn't happen! So I'm guessing they are done now.

 

[Kevin Wilson]

@LorenaDuran.J are you directing focus? So far, I didn't know of anyone who submitted last minute (like myself) who already got an interview.. so I was positive. But well.. maybe now after all. When I had called Susan Carnival about 10 days ago, I was told 1 more round of interview calls were to go out possibly last week. And that didn't happen! So I'm guessing they are done now.

Hang in there!! All is not lost!

 

[Kevin Wilson]

Thanks! Can I ask when you submitted your application? I saw on the spreadsheet you had an interview...congrats!

I submitted my application around the end of October.

 

[LorenaDuran.J]

@LorenaDuran.J are you directing focus? So far, I didn't know of anyone who submitted last minute (like myself) who already got an interview.. so I was positive. But well.. maybe now after all. When I had called Susan Carnival about 10 days ago, I was told 1 more round of interview calls were to go out possibly last week. And that didn't happen! So I'm guessing they are done now.

Nothing's over until it's really official. Everything changes constantly. Whatever happens, don't give up!!

 

[bblens88]

@LorenaDuran.J are you directing focus? So far, I didn't know of anyone who submitted last minute (like myself) who already got an interview.. so I was positive. But well.. maybe now after all. When I had called Susan Carnival about 10 days ago, I was told 1 more round of interview calls were to go out possibly last week. And that didn't happen! So I'm guessing they are done now.

Yeah, I was thinking the same thing.... Congrats nonetheless @LorenaDuran.J in making it to the interview round!

 

[Kevin Wilson]

Checking my inbox 3 times every minute lol.

 

[Nagham]

Do you know when we will hear back from NYU?

 

[bblens88]

Do you know when we will hear back from NYU?

NYU is currently on spring break...so am not sure if they are rolling it over to the following week, or pushing through to finalize everything this week.

 

[LorenaDuran.J]

I was cheking out forums from 2014 and 2013 and it looks like the first notifications are sent the 19th and 20th (despite spring break. last year NYU spring break was 17-23). There were also a group of applicants (only from dramatic writing program) that were accepted without having an interview. Apparently the admissions department gets final decisions today or tomorrow and they take a couple of days to process everything. People were getting notifications as late as mid april (mostly accepted applicants)
Just 3 days left... Good luck everyone!!