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    Columbia University MFA Fall 2016

    Congratulations to those that are getting interview calls. I would like to reiterate what @Patrick Clement said. As cliche as it may sound, it's true. Be yourself. Go in with confidence, but no need to "sell" yourself. I also interviewed with Dan and Eric, in person. Here are a few things that...
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    Columbia University MFA Fall 2016

    Hi, Interviews in our year extended quite a few weeks. They had one weekend of major calls (Dir/Scr) and then some people received calls later. I'm not sure but am assuming that's how it worked for producers too. Good luck!
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    Columbia University MFA Fall 2016

    Hi Paul, We do crew on each other's films and exercises a lot. Everyone directs their own and crews on several others. You figure out along the way what roles you would like to work on and who you enjoy working with. If you can do sound or g&e or act, you will usually be in demand! :) The first...
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    Columbia University MFA Fall 2016

    Hello everyone, I am a current First year Columbia Scr/Dir student. This thread was extremely helpful to me last year. You all must be waiting for your interview calls about now? And you're probably checking that google sheet every 10 seconds? Ha ha.. How exciting and nerved wracking! :) I read...
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    Columbia University MFA 2015 (Official Thread)

    That's great! I was hoping for scholarship but didn't get any :( Eric did tell me that Columbia doesn't offer a huge scholarship packet. So I've also heard from other friends. Basically you gotta be prepared to live under the bridge if you want Ivy League education. Ha ha. It seems from previous...
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    Columbia University MFA 2015 (Official Thread)

    I just called the financial aid office. They gave me login (C number) for the federal aid website. I also called the admissions office and was told that we should receive an electronic packet this week which has all needed information. I think I'll just wait for that packet. It's a goose chase...
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    Columbia University MFA 2015 (Official Thread)

    Got a call from Eric an hour ago.. I'm in!!!!! (Scr/Dir) OMG.. I've lost my voice from screaming with joy!!! H aha..
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    Columbia University MFA 2015 (Official Thread)

    Congratulations @Nalcsart and @Patrick Clement! So exciting! Nothing on my side yet.. Trying to stay positive.
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    2015 Interviews - Acceptances - Rejections

    Uh oh! Sorry! Good luck! I hope you get accepted! :)
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    2015 Interviews - Acceptances - Rejections

    Congratulations @JakeHannaford and others accepted at Chapman!
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    Columbia University MFA 2015 (Official Thread)

    COngratulations @bozich10! There is hope! Looks like they are notifying Creative Producing applicants today. Not Scr/Directing yet. OMG @Johnny Cee you are quite the researcher. Ha ha! I think we are all officially going crazy! lol. Good luck all! We have done our part.. now que sera sera!
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    Columbia University MFA 2015 (Official Thread)

    checking my phone and email every few seconds. lol.. (looked twice while I type this sentence). #craycray Congratulations @supertramp19 and @mrod93. Mrod93 waitlist means there is still hope!
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    The NYU Thread: 2015

    Got my rejection from NYU as expected at this stage. Boo!
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    Columbia University MFA 2015 (Official Thread)

    I went in person, @Johnny Cee
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    Columbia University MFA 2015 (Official Thread)

    Ah! I was hoping I would get Ramin!! :) I did mention him and that his films really resonate with me!
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