USC Writing for Screen & Television MFA 2022

[stackerlee]

Planning to get it in before. But just confirming: the deadline is by midnight on the 15th (tomorrow)?

 

[Chris W]

Planning to get it in before. But just confirming: the deadline is by midnight on the 15th (tomorrow)?

That's what it is according to this link:

USC Cinematic Arts | Graduate Application Procedures

And this:

USC Cinematic Arts | Application Deadlines

 

[Chris W]

Did everyone get their application in on time?

 

[mcama]

I did. If anyone would like to do an exchange of materials just to have another pair of eyes read what they put in, I am down to do that.

Hit me in the PM.

 

[Umie13]

Thankfully all of my materials went through OK. Including both letters of rec and international transcripts!

 

[Chris W]

Now that your applications are in... anyone interested in helping flush out our new filmmaking resources section by adding your favorite resources such as favorite example screenplays to read?

Filmmaking Resources

Helpful and FREE filmmaking and screenwriting websites and resources...

www.filmschool.org

So far it just has The Terminator and could have a lot more!

 

[its_me_mari]

Now that your applications are in... anyone interested in helping flush out our new filmmaking resources section by adding your favorite resources such as favorite example screenplays to read?

https://www.filmschool.org/resources/categories/screenwriting-resources.1/

So far it just has The Terminator and could have a lot more!

Hey Chris, I have like 200 screenplays in a google drive file!
Don't know the best way to share it...

 

[Chris W]

Hey Chris, I have like 200 screenplays in a google drive file!
Don't know the best way to share it...

Oh wow! I guess add it as a link and turn on sharing?

https://www.filmschool.org/resources/categories/screenwriting-resources.1/add

URL would be the drive file address if it's shared with a link.

And then maybe in description list the screenplays within?

 

[its_me_mari]

Oh wow! I guess add it as a link and turn on sharing?

https://www.filmschool.org/resources/categories/screenwriting-resources.1/add

URL would be the drive file address if it's shared with a link.

And then maybe in description list the screenplays within?

Great!
Will do it over the weekend!

 

[Chris W]

Great!
Will do it over the weekend!

If you need help on how to add it let me know.

 

[Chris W]

Great!
Will do it over the weekend!

Don't forget to do this when you can.

 

[its_me_mari]

Don't forget to do this when you can.

Yees I will!
I'm working on cataloging by name and everything because it's a mess, honestly!

Just waiting for this crazy December 1st deadline to be forever gone. hahahahaha

 

[Chris W]

Yees I will!
I'm working on cataloging by name and everything because it's a mess, honestly!

Just waiting for this crazy December 1st deadline to be forever gone. hahahahaha

Oh yes! Deadline is priority! Good luck!

 

[mcama]

I am so distraught. I had about 10 people proofread my work and nobody noticed any errors (including me). Now I had a fresh pair of eyes review my writing sample and it turns out I had a few misspellings (character names in script).

FML.

 

[its_me_mari]

I am so distraught. I had about 10 people proofread my work and nobody noticed any errors (including me). Now I had a fresh pair of eyes review my writing sample and it turns out I had a few misspellings (character names in script).

FML.

Don't worry too much!
I don't think misspelling errors could jeopardize a spot if they like you!
Everyone makes mistakes, so I don't think this could make it or break it in any way!

It will work out!

 

[mcama]

I see production applicants are starting to hear regarding interview requests. Anyone get an update yet?

 

[happiernow]

I see production applicants are starting to hear regarding interview requests. Anyone get an update yet?

things can always change but usually the writing program doesn’t interview anyone. they just send decisions

 

[JHD]

I believe they confirmed again that they would not be having interviews for this particular program. Maybe someone heard differently? But I think that's still the case

 

[Chris W]

things can always change but usually the writing program doesn’t interview anyone. they just send decisions

Our stat page shows some people getting interviews previous years. See data linked below:

USC School of Cinematic Arts Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)

27.8%

Admitted

254 out of 914

17.8%

Waitlisted

163 out of 914

54.4%

Not Admitted

497 out of 914

Awaiting Results Admitted Waitlisted Denied

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

BUT I honestly think it's people choosing the wrong program when they meant to choose production. I mean maybe?

 

[happiernow]

Our stat page shows some people getting interviews previous years. See data linked below:

USC School of Cinematic Arts Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)

27.8%

Admitted

254 out of 914

17.8%

Waitlisted

163 out of 914

54.4%

Not Admitted

497 out of 914

Awaiting Results Admitted Waitlisted Denied

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

BUT I honestly think it's people choosing the wrong program when they meant to choose production. I mean maybe?

I just went back to USC’s admissions page and they said there are no interviews but they can contact you for more info clarity on your materials. idk how often that happens though