USC Writing for Screen & Television MFA 2022

[Chris W]

If you guys want something to do to pass the time while we wait.... Check out what we started here,:

Screenplay Game: THE PANCAKES (Add your own continuation to the script)

FADE IN EXT. CENTRAL PARK NYC - NOON On a cold Fall day on the precipice of Winter... An ELDERLY MAN, thin yet bundled in a wool scarf and a long floppy knit hat, sits on a bench in the middle of Central Park. His eyes are wide as he stares longingly at a plate of pancakes on his lap complete...

www.filmschool.org

 

[Umie13]

Just wanted to drop a question. Speaking as an international applicant, part of the MFA application requires us to submit financial documents. The years of saving has finally got to a level that I am proud to present to them. I was wondering if it was any worth to upload my financial documents at this time? I mean, I know the decisions will get back to us fairly soon so I wasn't sure if it I should upload now or wait until they ask for it in the very rare event an offer was made?

I thought to contact USC regarding this but wasn't sure if this was more the Graduate School's area or SCA's.

 

[Umie13]

I wanted to ask if anyone received any information since submitting their applications. Ever since I submitted my Grad App and Slideroom component, all I received were just the confirmations. I was told that if there was anything missing from the applications, the department will reach out but they didn't (which is a good thing, I think? lol). I remember AFI sending through a e-mail confirming submission, as well as a further e-mail confirming one's application to be complete--I.E. Letters of Rec. being submitted through successfully.

I was just curious to know if anyone received any further communication.

 

[its_me_mari]

I wanted to ask if anyone received any information since submitting their applications. Ever since I submitted my Grad App and Slideroom component, all I received were just the confirmations. I was told that if there was anything missing from the applications, the department will reach out but they didn't (which is a good thing, I think? lol). I remember AFI sending through a e-mail confirming submission, as well as a further e-mail confirming one's application to be complete--I.E. Letters of Rec. being submitted through successfully.

I was just curious to know if anyone received any further communication.

Nothing here!!
I’m reapplying this year and last year was the same!
We just get the confirmation, then another email with the ID code and something about the “youSC portal”. After that it’s just the decision which mine came on March 4th!

I’m also an international applicant and I wouldn't worry about the financial documents right now and wait for it!

 

[Umie13]

Nothing here!!
I’m reapplying this year and last year was the same!
We just get the confirmation, then another email with the ID code and something about the “youSC portal”. After that it’s just the decision which mine came on March 4th!

I’m also an international applicant and I wouldn't worry about the financial documents right now and wait for it!

Got it. Thank you!!

 

[JHD]

I think the earliest someone found out was the 20th of February, so who knows maybe we’ll get decisions next week

 

[Umie13]

Going to be an adrenaline fueled two-weeks! Good luck to all!

 

[JasperJohns]

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)

27.7%

Admitted

230 out of 830

16.9%

Waitlisted

140 out of 830

55.4%

Not Admitted

460 out of 830

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 am currently in the MFA writing program. They actively do NOT ever interview, seeming to think that they want to get to know people solely through their writing.

 

[JasperJohns]

Good luck one and all! This was the week we heard last year! Hoping to see some of you on campus next year!

 

[Umie13]

Good luck one and all! This was the week we heard last year! Hoping to see some of you on campus next year!

Thank you! My heart is pounding!

 

[Chris W]

I am currently in the MFA writing program. They actively do NOT ever interview, seeming to think that they want to get to know people solely through their writing.

Hmmm. Maybe someone selected screenwriting in the database when they meant production.

 

[mcama]

Seems like last year on Saturday of the last week in Feb notifications started going out for acceptances.

 

[Umie13]

Let's see how today goes. Last year this was the day the international acceptances started rolling out. Not sure if we get an e-mail to check updates on you.sc or if we just have to check you.sc at every moment in order to see if a decision has come through.

 

[happiernow]

Let's see how today goes. Last year this was the day the international acceptances started rolling out. Not sure if we get an e-mail to check updates on you.sc or if we just have to check you.sc at every moment in order to see if a decision has come through.

it’s probably not today, if no one has gotten a letter. i’m almost sure the you.usc website updates once a day around 1 or 2 am PST. so if there’s no letter now i think we have to wait for tomorrow

 

[JHD]

Feeling so anxious, I really hope we find out soon

 

[fiere240]

Just got my offer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rather they're asking for my financial documentation but I think that's basically an offer!!! (I'm an international student!)

I got an email from gradadm and it didn't go to spam!

 

[happiernow]

Just got my offer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rather they're asking for my financial documentation but I think that's basically an offer!!! (I'm an international student!)

I got an email from gradadm and it didn't go to spam!

congrats!!

 

[Umie13]

Just got my offer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rather they're asking for my financial documentation but I think that's basically an offer!!! (I'm an international student!)

I got an email from gradadm and it didn't go to spam!

Congrats!!!

 

[mcama]

Domestic should be coming today/tomorrow/Monday.

Gotta love this waiting game. UGHHHH

 

[ChiaFettuccine]

"A decision has been made regarding your application to graduate studies at USC. You may view your decision letter by logging in to youSC at you.usc.edu and clicking on Decision Status."

I GOT IN !!!!!!!!!