AFI 2019 Screenwriting

[Cody Young]

Out of curiousity, does anyone know how the waitlist selection works? As in, is there a ranking of people on the waitlist who are picked first should a spot open up or is it more of a first come, first serve type deal?

 

[Isabellagrcia]

Out of curiousity, does anyone know how the waitlist selection works? As in, is there a ranking of people on the waitlist who are picked first should a spot open up or is it more of a first come, first serve type deal?

I know the way UCLA does it is they rank the waitlist, so if you're at the top of the list, you're next. I'm assuming that's how other schools work.

 

[Cody Young]

I know the way UCLA does it is they rank the waitlist, so if you're at the top of the list, you're next. I'm assuming that's how other schools work.

Ok, that’s good to know. I kind of assumed that’s how it worked but I just wanted to make sure.

 

[StarChild]

Ok, that’s good to know. I kind of assumed that’s how it worked but I just wanted to make sure.

You could also ask them. They may or may not tell you, but they might and could possibly even tell you your position on the list.

 

[HarryMelodies]

Ok, that’s good to know. I kind of assumed that’s how it worked but I just wanted to make sure.

The letter I received says "We do not keep a numerical list of waitlist candidates, and you do not need to submit additional materials to the Admissions Committee."

I don't know how this works out for them, but I'm imagining that depending on who doesn't accept the invitation to attend, they'll go down the list of waitlisters to try to find a writer with a similar background/style/goals to fill their spot.

 

[Cody Young]

The letter I received says "We do not keep a numerical list of waitlist candidates, and you do not need to submit additional materials to the Admissions Committee."

I don't know how this works out for them, but I'm imagining that depending on who doesn't accept the invitation to attend, they'll go down the list of waitlisters to try to find a writer with a similar background/style/goals to fill their spot.

That makes sense, I assume us waitlisters will find out after April 15th whether any spots have opened up seeing as that seems to be the deadline for both sending in waitlist responses and confirming attendance for those accepted

 

[Buusey]

That makes sense, I assume us waitlisters will find out after April 15th whether any spots have opened up seeing as that seems to be the deadline for both sending in waitlist responses and confirming attendance for those accepted

Yeah I sent Jill an email asking if there’s any chance we’d find out before April 15 and she said highly unlikely since most people wait until the last minute to submit deposits and that they’ll have a clear picture at the end of April.

 

[Dean]

Umm, okay, I feel so bad about my flippant response initially, because I just read my admission letter and, umm, I think they offered me essentially a full-ride scholarship? Holy fucking hell. This..is a development. Kind of in shock, and indecision, as this changes so much of what I wanted to do. USC is my #1 choice. Always has been. But the money AFI is offering me is absolute insanity. I would be a dumbass not to take it, right? Even after years and years pining after USC, and finally getting in?

Ha ha ha ha, my life is so fucking ridiculous.

wow that’s big. Congrats!

 

[StarChild]

That makes sense, I assume us waitlisters will find out after April 15th whether any spots have opened up seeing as that seems to be the deadline for both sending in waitlist responses and confirming attendance for those accepted

Do you have to pay to be on the waitlist? If not there may not be harm in accepting that and then seeing.

 

[Cody Young]

Do you have to pay to be on the waitlist? If not there may not be harm in accepting that and then seeing.

No, you just select you want to remain on the waitlist and for how long you would want to remain on the list. No cost involved

 

[Yuk]

Umm, okay, I feel so bad about my flippant response initially, because I just read my admission letter and, umm, I think they offered me essentially a full-ride scholarship? Holy fucking hell. This..is a development. Kind of in shock, and indecision, as this changes so much of what I wanted to do. USC is my #1 choice. Always has been. But the money AFI is offering me is absolute insanity. I would be a dumbass not to take it, right? Even after years and years pining after USC, and finally getting in?

Ha ha ha ha, my life is so fucking ridiculous.

Congrats!! That's amazing!! It'll definitely be hard to refuse such a good offer.

 

[alanray]

I'm late cuz I was in class. Well... at around 11 AM I was unfortunately rejected by AFI. Which really stung cuz I thought my interview went really great, so there's nothing more I could have done. But I'll go out like a champ, It's good. I'm really ecstatic to see many of you regulars here in! I was really hoping a lot of you would be. Good luck to all! I hope you waitlisted guys get in too

 

[StarChild]

I'm late cuz I was in class. Well... at around 11 AM I was unfortunately rejected by AFI. Which really stung cuz I thought my interview went really great, so there's nothing more I could have done. But I'll go out like a champ, It's good. I'm really ecstatic to see many of you regulars here in! I was really hoping a lot of you would be. Good luck to all! I hope you waitlisted guys get in too

bummer you didn't get in. Their loss.

 

[alanray]

bummer you didn't get in. Their loss.

Thanks man. Yeah it is what it is. The pain is slowly receding now haha. But hey, I'm so happy you got in! Congrats!!!

 

[Cody Young]

I'm late cuz I was in class. Well... at around 11 AM I was unfortunately rejected by AFI. Which really stung cuz I thought my interview went really great, so there's nothing more I could have done. But I'll go out like a champ, It's good. I'm really ecstatic to see many of you regulars here in! I was really hoping a lot of you would be. Good luck to all! I hope you waitlisted guys get in too

Sorry about the bad news. It sounds like you really had your heart set on AFI

 

[alanray]

Sorry about the bad news. It sounds like you really had your heart set on AFI

Yeah I did.. I'll live though. Hopefully you get in off the waitlist! I'm sure that's probably really stressing you out now. I know I would be

 

[Cody Young]

Yeah I did.. I'll live though. Hopefully you get in off the waitlist! I'm sure that's probably really stressing you out now. I know I would be

If I hadn’t shaved my head bare over the summer I would have pulled out all my hair today from the stress lol. I hope I get into NYU or Columbia so I have something safe to fall back on should AFI fall through, but I’m definitely waiting until the last possible moment before I give up hope on AFI.

 

[alanray]

If I hadn’t shaved my head bare over the summer I would have pulled out all my hair today from the stress lol. I hope I get into NYU or Columbia so I have something safe to fall back on should AFI fall through, but I’m definitely waiting until the last possible moment before I give up hope on AFI.

Yeah I know AFI is your #1. I'm rooting for you. Although NYU or Columbia would obviously be very nice consolation prizes haha

 

[Cody Young]

Yeah I know AFI is your #1. I'm rooting for you. Although NYU or Columbia would obviously be very nice consolation prizes haha

Nice consolation prizes indeed. Were there any other schools you were considering?

 

[alanray]

Nice consolation prizes indeed. Were there any other schools you were considering?

All the schools I wanted to go to were in SoCal because I have too much invested in my home state of Cali, plus LA of course. Yeah, being out for USC and AFI now, the two schools it's seriously down to for me are LMU and Chapman. Already been accepted to Chapman, just waiting on LMU now. I'll probably go to LMU if I get in there, if not, I'm fine with Chapman.