Columbia Film MFA, Fall 2020 Application

[luvsmoveeze]

Directing and wring

Been Lurking on here since forever ... just got a call from Jack Lechner this morning... I'm in!!!!

directing and writing?

 

[cestdong]

Hey, I also got a call today for Creative Producing! Congrats to everyone accepted, and for those who haven't heard back, it sounded like they're still calling throughout the week.

 

[truffleshuffle]

Congratulations!!

 

[newbie2020]

got a call today as well for creative producing! looking forward to potentially meeting you all in the fall & wishing those of you still waiting all the luck in the world. was glued to my phone drowning in anxiety all day lol

 

[qsjourney]

So finally.. got a call for CP! Congrats to you all and thank this community for tremendous support (especially mental support lol)
I guess they're still calling CP applicants. Not sure how many, but Lance also mentioned they're putting together a waitlist.

Also -
I'm an international student and obviously Lance's call didn't get through the first time. I didn't see until it's midnight in New York so I obviously couldn't call him. I then had to wait for another day to figure out what's going on. What an anxious way to end my anxiety! lol

 

[cseckman]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what times they’ll make calls throughout the day? Like, can you expect a call anytime during regular Eastern Standard business hours or is it a window of say 2:00-4:00 that they call?

 

[luvsmoveeze]

I got a call today as well - I got in to the Creative Producing program! Interviewed March 2nd.

Anyone know when they are notifying the Directing/writing?

 

[qsjourney]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what times they’ll make calls throughout the day? Like, can you expect a call anytime during regular Eastern Standard business hours or is it a window of say 2:00-4:00 that they call?

From previous thread I'd say it varies.
There wasn't really a set time - someone receives it in the morning, someone in the afternoon, as for me, I think Lance actually called me in the evening.

 

[luvsmoveeze]

From previous thread I'd say it varies.
There wasn't really a set time - someone receives it in the morning, someone in the afternoon, as for me, I think Lance actually called me in the evening.

Since Columbia is closed for coronavirus does anyone know if this will affect the rest of the phone calls and decisions (ie will this set things back?)

 

[qsjourney]

Since Columbia is closed for coronavirus does anyone know if this will affect the rest of the phone calls and decisions (ie will this set things back?)

Lance actually called me from his home I think! The school moved all classes online. We talked about this for a bit but I don't think it affected too much? He did mention that it would take some time for him to get all the info ready and all, but unsure if it'd affect phone calls and decisions. Right now they're prioritizing calling everyone (as they should) before they send out all the info/ welcome packages.

(But that's only for Creative Producing. I'm not sure about Directing/Screenwriting admission situation. )

 

[Drew DP]

Anyone know when they are notifying the Directing/writing?

I still haven't had my interview yet (for screenwriting/directing), so I'm guessing it'll be a couple weeks at least. From previous years it looks like it's usually towards the end of March.

 

[xrisdelrio]

I still haven't had my interview yet (for screenwriting/directing), so I'm guessing it'll be a couple weeks at least. From previous years it looks like it's usually towards the end of March.

Is your interview scheduled to be in person?

 

[Drew DP]

Is your interview scheduled to be in person?

It was, but they changed it to online at the last minute because of the coronavirus situation.

 

[xrisdelrio]

It was, but they changed it to online at the last minute because of the cornoavirus situation.

That's too bad, but understandable. Best of luck!

 

[Drew DP]

That's too bad, but understandable. Best of luck!

Thanks, you too!

 

[andy001]

I haven't gotten an interview notification from them for the directing/writing program. Is it safe to say if I haven't gotten one yet that it's most likely not going to happen?

 

[zeroxiey]

Got the call!
Till when do we have to tell them that we accept the offer?

 

[clairebo]

Just out of curiosity, does anyone know what times they’ll make calls throughout the day? Like, can you expect a call anytime during regular Eastern Standard business hours or is it a window of say 2:00-4:00 that they call?

Mine was 11am Eastern Time

 

[qsjourney]

I haven't gotten an interview notification from them for the directing/writing program. Is it safe to say if I haven't gotten one yet that it's most likely not going to happen?

Was going through last year's thread and someone received an interview invitation in late March I think? Not sure if that was an unintentional incident or they would go back to interview more applicants while making final decisions. But there's hope!

 

[truffleshuffle]

I've gone ahead and withdrawn my application for Directing/Screenwriting with some regret. I would've loved to attend this awesome program but for personal reasons I decided that I want to move to the West Coast, and only a miraculous full ride scholarship might convince me otherwise. Well, Columbia doesn't do that so I thought it'd be irresponsible of me to keep my app in the running just to "see what happens" and potentially take that initial joy from someone else even in a best case scenario. Also, it may prevent me from dealing with a rejection lol... Good luck to all of you.

Sidenote: All of Columbia's classes are going to be conducted online for the remainder of the semester, undergrad and grad. MFA productions have been suspended for now. Office personnel will be reduced to essential staff only, with the rest working from home. The effect this will have on their decision and financial aid timelines no one can say for sure but just thought you all should know.