Columbia University MFA Film : FALL 2017

[Ashley]

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Hey guys! Just got a call from Eric Mendelson! Around 8:20pm! Accepted for Screenwriting/Directing

I almost didn't take the call.... it was an unknown #ID that said Atlanta, GA. So for anyone getting odd calls, PICK EM UP!
GOOD LUCK !!!

yayy!

 

[senhorjose]

Congrats! Was Eric also your interviewer?

Thanks! I didn't interview w Eric but with Sameh and Jamal.

 

[glebski]

Got a call from Eric around 6 pm today. I am in! Good luck everyone!

 

[Ashley]

Got a call from Eric around 6 pm today. I am in! Good luck everyone!

yay!

 

[Patrick Clement]

Congrats to everyone that got in!

 

[glebski]

yay!

Congrats to everyone that got in!

Thank you, Patrick!

 

[Christopher Gooley]

I got waitlisted!

 

[Operator]

I got waitlisted!

Same. But being notified by the end of summer doesn't doesn't sit well with me. That's too little notice for me to pack up and move across the country.

 

[jojoe]

Does anyone know if more calls were going out today, or were they all made yesterday (writing/directing)? I know they usually span a few days making them, but I'm surprised we haven't seen any more today.

 

[SonnyP]

Long time lurker, but first time poster. I got the admittance call from Eric today, and I am in! I am still waiting on financial aid info, and a few other schools, but this was a big one on my list. I really loved the visit and the professors... it's going to be a tough call. Congratulations guys!

 

[Zeno]

Congrats to everyone who got in so far. Long time lurker and first time poster too. Figured it was about time I pay it forward. Added my info to the spreadsheets and now this reply. Interviewed for Screenwriting/Directing at Columbia University a few weeks ago and also curious about the acceptance calls. See a few folks were called on Tuesday and now SonnyP was yesterday. Based on that info, today would be day three of a traditionally three day span of acceptance calls (based on previous spreadsheets). Should add: called admissions today and they said official notification will be this Friday or Monday. So, those who are waitlisted or denied will know soon.

 

[Zeno]

Admissions department just offered that they are still waiting for the Film department to make all the acceptance calls before they roll out across-the-board official notifications for Screenwriting/Directing. They say "maybe" early next week that they jump in with official final decisions. In other words, all is still in play and possible.

 

[jojoe]

Wow I'm surprised by the lack of action from writers/directors on this board. I wonder if it was just a weak year for forum users, or if admissions is still not done?

 

[icygee]

Got the ding email from Columbia for Screenwriting/Directing once again because of my "age." Los Angeles, here I come.

Also: if you have Gmail be sure to check your Promotions tab (or just go directly to the application portal to check for a Status Update)

 

[SaltyDornishman]

Because of your age?

 

[jojoe]

Got the ding email from Columbia for Screenwriting/Directing once again because of my "age." Los Angeles, here I come.

Also: if you have Gmail be sure to check your Promotions tab (or just go directly to the application portal to check for a Status Update)

Wait were you rejected? Sorry to hear. What's your age?

 

[icygee]

Wait were you rejected? Sorry to hear. What's your age?

Yes, sorry I've made a habit of using law school lingo. I'm 23.

They made a hubbaballoo when I interviewed for Fall 2015 about how young I was and even brought it up again with a handwritten note to accompany my WL that year. Basically that the talent is there but not the lived experiences.

cc: @SaltyDornishman

 

[Christopher Gooley]

Yes, sorry I've made a habit of using law school lingo. I'm 23.

They made a hubbaballoo when I interviewed for Fall 2015 about how young I was and even brought it up again with a handwritten note to accompany my WL that year. Basically that the talent is there but not the lived experiences.

cc: @SaltyDornishman

Bye *waves*

 

[jojoe]

Does anyone know generally how many students are waitlisted?

 

[icygee]

Does anyone know generally how many students are waitlisted?

In 2015 there were 6 of us on the forum that were, unsure of the admit rates from the list.