USC SCA Writing for Screen and Television MFA Fall 2024

[itcomesatnight]

USC doesn't send out interviews for screenwriting. If we're going by last year, you should receive a notification on Feb 25 or 26 if you were accepted.

 

[WriterGirl]

Has anyone received anything yet? I feel the screenwriting corner of the ring has been a bit quiet as of interviews - not just as USC.

I was contacted a few days ago for some clarification regarding my undergrad transcripts (international and from multiple schools, so that's why), so they're definitely still sorting through applications.

That said, based on recent years' precedent, it's unlikely we'll hear anything regarding acceptances or rejections before February since we don't usually get interviews for this discipline at USC.

 

[Chris W]

I've consolidated all the USC pages in our review database into one:

USC School of Cinematic Arts

For more than 90 years, the University of Southern California has trained the next generation of prolific filmmakers. As the nation's first institution of higher learning to offer a bachelor's degree in film, the School of Cinematic Arts remains at the forefront of emerging filmmaking trends...

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The stats are combined too:

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

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But don't worry you can still go by individual program:

USC School of Cinematic Arts Acceptance Rate (USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA/All Years)

28.1%

Admitted

75 out of 267

6.7%

Waitlisted

18 out of 267

65.2%

Not Admitted

174 out of 267

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...

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[Chris W]

We're interviewing USC again. Do you have any questions for them? Post them in thread linked below.

What questions do you have for University of Southern California admissions department?

I'm excited to announce I will holding a follow-up admissions department interview with USC SCA next month! Take a look at the first interview here: I'm open to questions from undergraduate and graduate students about the application process, campus culture and student life (clubs, etc.)...

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[cleardisaster5]

I know we have at least a week left before we hear anything but I feel like I'm going crazy!

 

[helloitsme]

I know we have at least a week left before we hear anything but I feel like I'm going crazy!

So crazy the time is coming soon to find out!!

 

[Nunyabidness]

Got my decision letter yesterday. Be sure to check your you.usc.edu portal and see if you got yours.

 

[itcomesatnight]

Got my decision letter yesterday. Be sure to check your you.usc.edu portal and see if you got yours.

Were you admitted? If so, congratulations!

 

[Nunyabidness]

Were you admitted? If so, congratulations!

Thank you. But that's not the point! The point is you all need to check your portals. ASAP!

 

[itcomesatnight]

Thank you. But that's not the point! The point is you all need to check your portals. ASAP!

Nothing on my end, but I'm international, so I'm holding out hope till the 25-26th.

 

[Nunyabidness]

Nothing on my end, but I'm international, so I'm holding out hope till the 25-26th.

I'm sure they're probably rolling out letters all this week. Just keep an eye out. Congrats on UCLA too, btw. Well done!

 

[helloitsme]

Thank you. But that's not the point! The point is you all need to check your portals. ASAP!

Did not expect to hear a decision on a Tuesday but so thankful to God that I was accepted. Did not expect it (I applied last year and didn't get in). I definitely cried after opening the letter!

Hope everyone else's goes well! x

 

[Nunyabidness]

Did not expect to hear a decision on a Tuesday but so thankful to God that I was accepted. Did not expect it (I applied last year and didn't get in). I definitely cried after opening the letter!

Hope everyone else's goes well! x

Congratulations!

 

[itcomesatnight]

I'm sure they're probably rolling out letters all this week. Just keep an eye out. Congrats on UCLA too, btw. Well done!

Thanks, man. I appreciate it.

 

[bddub24]

Did you receive an email notification? Nothing on my end yet. Hoping it comes in the coming days

 

[helloitsme]

Congratulations!

Thank you, you too! See you in the Fall (I hope )

Did you receive an email notification? Nothing on my end yet. Hoping it comes in the coming days

Yes, an email came in this morning around 2:45 AM CT / 3:45 AM ET that my decision letter is available.

I remember last year, they did everything in waves (multiple emails/rounds of acceptances especially between international and US-based applicants, waitlists, and then final notifications). I hope your email comes in soon as well! x

 

[itcomesatnight]

Where's my international squad?

 

[adriana2023]

Where's my international squad?

Here! Nothing on my end either

 

[filmschool_lurker]

For domestic applicants who haven't heard anything yet, do we think that means waitlist/rejection? I would assume the waves are one domestic acceptance, one international acceptance, and then one waitlist, especially given that they only take 32 in total.

 

[bddub24]

For domestic applicants who haven't heard anything yet, do we think that means waitlist/rejection? I would assume the waves are one domestic acceptance, one international acceptance, and then one waitlist, especially given that they only take 32 in total.

Last year, some people got acceptance notifications on 2/25, others in March. So I'd hope they're not done with domestic!