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    Chapman Fall 2012 Applicants

    Congrats on getting married! Best of luck either way. Don't get discouraged, just keep on keepin' on man!
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    Mindless Jobs before Grad School

    "Mindless jobs" are a great way to learn about life, the world you inhabit, and especially the people who are a part of that world. If anything, they should provide you time to daydream while you're working - thinking about your stories, their plot arcs, and character development. Maybe...
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    Chapman Fall 2012 Applicants

    What is it that you ultimately want to do, Brandon? It might be good to wait, school will always be there...this opportunity may not.
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    Chapman Fall 2012 Applicants

    @south Andy Lane. Congrats @let's @anaos @observe - what emphasis did you all apply for ?
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    Chapman Fall 2012 Applicants

    @ethan - yes I did.
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    Chapman Fall 2012 Applicants

    I received a letter from Chapman today and have been accepted into their directing program! I am very excited about the opportunity and have a difficult decision to make. No word on the fellowship, however.
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    AFI(Editing) vs ACCD(Broadcast Cinema)

    I wouldn't pay all that money at AFI to get an editing degree...
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    Chapman Fall 2012 Applicants

    @Southbound - I had my interview today with one of the three directing faculty on the admissions committee, and I think it went very well. We ended up talking for nearly two hours, which even surprised the graduate students I stayed with who said the interviews usually lasted only 40mins to...
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    Chapman Fall 2012 Applicants

    And I just checked and it says decision mailed...hmmm so, who the hell knows...haha
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    Chapman Fall 2012 Applicants

    Hi all - I had my interview Monday, and I think it went very well. The professor I interviewed with made it sound like they were meeting late this week or early next week to go over their next round of admittance (my info is on directing applicants, but might be applicable to other...
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    Chapman Fall 2012 Applicants

    Hi all - I am interviewing on campus Monday. I had a phone call with the admissions coordinator and it sounds like I am in the second wave of applicants being considered. She also seemed to suggest that since I was asked to interview on campus, I was in competition for a fellowship, which...
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    UCLA MFA Cinematography 2012

    Congrats @clerks20 - curious, can you share any of your videos that are online? I'd really like to see what kind of portfolio gets you into a program like that!
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    Chapman Fall 2012 Applicants

    I applied priority...technically, but one of my letters of rec came in very late. @let's do this Thanks! I'm super excited and thrilled about the opportunity. I will keep the board updated. :)
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    Chapman Fall 2012 Applicants

    UPDATE: I've been asked to interview in person for the directing program and am trying to arrange a flight in the next two weeks. Anyone in the Orange County area willing to put up a starry-eyed hopeful for a weekend? I'll buy lunch, or beer, or whatever. Floor or couch?!

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