Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing Fall 2022 entry

[Browncapital]

Yes it’s a holistic approach after the first major cut which is based on gpa and auto bio, sorry if I didn’t explain it better (this is also just based off what I’ve heard and read I’m not an admissions counselor)

I hope they don’t do it like that. Though I think my auto bio was strong, some people aren’t good at writing essays or personal statements.

Others could have low gpas but excellent submissions.

 

[fosteli124]

Yes it’s a holistic approach after the first major cut which is based on gpa and auto bio, sorry if I didn’t explain it better (this is also just based off what I’ve heard and read I’m not an admissions counsel

I hope they don’t do it like that. Though I think my auto bio was strong, some people aren’t good at writing essays or personal statements.

Others could have low gpas but excellent submissions.

I completely agree and hope as well

 

[fosteli124]

I know there are some statistics here but does anyone know around how many people are applying? I think Columbia’s website said in 2016 they had 600 applicants but Idk if it would be more or less now

 

[FuschiaFlows]

I'm doubtful that they'd do first cuts by GPA. GPA is hardly and indicator of success when it comes to film school and the industry. Especially true for candidates who have been out of school for a while.

 

[FuschiaFlows]

In one of the webinar session I remember one of the faculty heads mentioning they get 1000s of applications, so, it would seem like the competitiveness of the program has increased over the years. They still usually take just 24 producers and like 48 director / writers each year.

 

[mcama]

I had a mid 2’s GPA and got waitlisted. I don’t think they weigh GPA as heavily as your written material.

 

[FuschiaFlows]

Anyone have a sense on when we can expect to hear back about interviews? This waiting game is driving me crazy haha

 

[Chris W]

Anyone have a sense on when we can expect to hear back about interviews? This waiting game is driving me crazy haha

See current stats and dates here and in link below:

Columbia University's School of the Arts Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)

33.5%

Admitted

175 out of 522

21.3%

Waitlisted

111 out of 522

45.2%

Not Admitted

236 out of 522

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...

 

[its_me_mari]

Anyone have a sense on when we can expect to hear back about interviews? This waiting game is driving me crazy haha

The waiting is the worst part!!
Last year my interview offer came on February 18th! If it follows the same approximated date we still have a month of pressing F5 hahahahaha

 

[Chris W]

The waiting is the worst part!!
Last year my interview offer came on February 18th! If it follows the same approximated date we still have a month of pressing F5 hahahahaha

Feb 5 was earliest reported to date.

 

[FuschiaFlows]

Feb 5 was earliest reported to date.

I've heard the Producing applicants hear back first so I wonder if they're the ones hearing back first week of February. Either way, it'll be anxiety-inducing wait haha

 

[Chris W]

I've heard the Producing applicants hear back first so I wonder if they're the ones hearing back first week of February. Either way, it'll be anxiety-inducing wait haha

That is for writing directing.

Producing stats and dates here and linked below:

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[Browncapital]

Has anyone gotten an interview notification yet?

 

[FuschiaFlows]

Has anyone gotten an interview notification yet?

No not yet for me. Has anyone's status on the online application changed?

 

[Browncapital]

No not yet for me. Has anyone's status on the online application changed?

I’m so nervous!

 

[its_me_mari]

Hey guys, no news on my end as well.
Based on last year's we should start hearing from them in February!

 

[FuschiaFlows]

For those who submitted a visual submission, do you see the info doc on our contribution we had to include with it in the portal? I'm not, but it may just be because it's not supposed to show up.

 

[Bergmanbaby]

yeah if you scroll down to portfolio I see my contribution list listed after my visual samples

 

[FuschiaFlows]

Ah, I see it. Thanks!

 

[Chris W]

Hi everyone, I actually started with the 2021 year but after getting covid and getting very sick for a long time I decided to withdraw to focus on my health. I’ve decided not to try and go back next year, but if anyone has any questions feel free to reach out!

Hope you're feeling better!