AFI 2017

[ireneyang]

Uh-oh... I didn't hear anything regarding financial aid (and I applied for it) @SaltyDornishman @revolotus what did it say?

 

[SaltyDornishman]

It was very general. Just outlining the costs of the program and how to go about paying for it.

 

[BadouBoy]

Didnt get that email either. hmm.

 

[SaltyDornishman]

Do you think it could have something to do with you both being international applicants?

 

[Heisenberg91]

Do you think it could have something to do with you both being international applicants?

I'm international too, no email. I think it's because we're not eligible to apply for financial aid.

 

[Heisenberg91]

AFI said that the dean is stepping down, and that they are looking for a new dean and hope to have him in place before the start of the new academic new year. They also said that the 'transition would not affect fellows'.

 

[BadouBoy]

I think it's because we're not eligible to apply for financial aid.

Ah, yes. For some reason, I confused "financial aid" with "scholarship", which is what I think @ireneyang meant.

AFI said that the dean is stepping down

Wow, I didn't know that. On the one hand, I'm kind of relieved because a lot of people seemed to be unhappy with him. But then again, it feels unsettling to be (potentially) joining the Conservatory at such an unstable time.

 

[Heisenberg91]

Wow, I didn't know that. On the one hand, I'm kind of relieved because a lot of people seemed to be unhappy with him. But then again, it feels unsettling to be (potentially) joining the Conservatory at such an unstable time.[/QUOTE]

Agreed, it is a little unsettling. But his stepping down seems to be a climax to the crisis. Now students can only hope for a good new dean.

 

[valhallaman]

Hey! I applied to the Producing program and have an interview coming up. I was curious if anybody could relate to me their experience as well as what the pitching aspect was like?

Thank you!

 

[boopthatnose]

Hey! I applied to the Producing program and have an interview coming up. I was curious if anybody could relate to me their experience as well as what the pitching aspect was like?

Thank you!

Hello, I applied to Producing too, just had the interview. It was really easygoing, so much so that Neil and Betsy forgot to ask about my pitch, I think? We talked about everything (they even wanted to know if I could drive, yes I can!), but they were mostly interested in my background/career switch, why filmmaking and the usual questions found in the Film School Interview Questions WIKI.

I referred to an older post in this forum on prepping for the pitch which I can't seem to find now. I wanted to properly credit the OP who linked this video which I thought was helpful.

As regards the decision notification, before the interview, I spoke with Jill from Admissions, who was also very friendly, and she mentioned that we will hear back by 1 May 2017. But at the end of the interview, Neil and Betsy mentioned that some decisions could arrive as early as next week, if not the following week.

Good luck!

Edit: By way of clarification, the decision notification was with reference to applicants of the Producing discipline. I am not sure about the others. Sorry about that!

 

[SaltyDornishman]

Will all applicants be notified on the 4th or just Screenwriting applicants? I haven't been invited to interview (editing applicant) but I still wonder when I'll get any sort of decision notification.

ETA: Producing applicants will possibly be notified later. I can't remember but when did producing and screenwriting apps need to be in?

 

[revolotus]

Screenwriting was Jan 10, but that was an extended deadline.

 

[boopthatnose]

ETA: Producing applicants will possibly be notified later. I can't remember but when did producing and screenwriting apps need to be in?

Producing deadline is 1 April 2017. Hence the late decision notification.

 

[_tylerdurden_]

I got an interview for cinematography in a few weeks. I told myself that if I got this I wouldn't troll the film school threads because I've been down this road before for undergrad and it totally wasn't healthy......aaaaaand I lied. So hello everyone! Best of luck to you all!!!

 

[paolz317]

Got in for screenwriting! I'm waiting for some financial aid info but this is definitely my top choice.

Looking forward to planning for roommates!

 

[Heisenberg91]

Got in for screenwriting! I'm waiting for some financial aid info but this is definitely my top choice.

Looking forward to planning for roommates!

Hey when did you get the email? Are you an international student?

 

[Nora]

Got in for screenwriting! I'm waiting for some financial aid info but this is definitely my top choice.

Looking forward to planning for roommates!

Wow!!! Congrats!!! That's a great news!!!thanks for sharing, means decisions are already being made.
Good luck to us all waiting for the results!!

 

[Radick]

Tomorrow is the day for all directors. Good luck to all!!! Keep posting once you hear anything.

 

[Radick]

Does anybody know what time will they be reaching out to us, if...?

 

[paolz317]

Hey when did you get the email? Are you an international student?

I got a call yesterday evening around 8 EST (I'm in VA) and nope! But I was told decisions were going out today - not sure whether or not that applies to all the disciplines, but good luck everyone!