Columbia University - MFA - Fall 2018

ash_ketchum · Feb 24, 2018

redroom29 said:
Any thoughts on when CP applicants will start to hear back?

Mid March!

Gold · Feb 25, 2018

Hello everyone,

So, if by Sunday 25th of February I haven't heard anything from Columbia it means I'm out?
I am an international student and I applied for Directing MFA.

redroom29 · Feb 25, 2018

Gold said:
Hello everyone,

So, if by Sunday 25th of February I haven't heard anything from Columbia it means I'm out?
I am an international student and I applied for Directing MFA.

Maybe try emailing the admissions department? Try looking on your portal as well. Don't give up hope though!

Gold · Feb 25, 2018

redroom29 said:
Maybe try emailing the admissions department? Try looking on your portal as well. Don't give up hope though!

The answer is on my portal? Is there a place where it says "rejected"?

ash_ketchum · Feb 25, 2018

Gold said:
The answer is on my portal? Is there a place where it says "rejected"?

It would say congrats you’ve got an interview...

redroom29 · Feb 26, 2018

How are CP candidates killing time? I just wanna know already!

ash_ketchum · Feb 26, 2018

redroom29 said:
How are CP candidates killing time? I just wanna know already!

I know lol...I’m watching Netflix and just working..it’s tough.

redroom29 · Feb 27, 2018

ash_ketchum said:
I know lol...I’m watching Netflix and just working..it’s tough.

Ooo, any recommendations? Just started the series "Seven Seconds" this morning.

Tsh · Feb 27, 2018

azi said:
Hi everyone. I had my interview for Directing/Screenwriting on Tuesday 2/20. It was the easiest and the most friendly interview I've ever had. Eric made sure to make me calm. They emphasized on how much they already knew about me and read carefully all parts of my application. It was very important for them that what type of stories I'll tell when I come to school. I told them at least 2 feature film ideas, the current project I am working on currently ( a short) and told them about how I am improving my directing skills. It was more like a chat and I was talking most of the times. It was also important for them that I already love New York and have a career here. So, in a nutshell, don't worry and have some project ideas ready. Also, have at least 2-3 meaningful questions about the program. Good Luck!

Thank you SO much for this, this is really helpful.

ash_ketchum · Feb 27, 2018

redroom29 said:
Ooo, any recommendations? Just started the series "Seven Seconds" this morning.

Seven Seconds was beautifully done! I'm curious on your thoughts on the ending when you finish. I'm watching Dark right now and I love it! It's a little confusing in the beginning but then it starts to make sense. It's in German but with English subtitles. Stranger Things, The Crown, The Travelers are great choices as well! Do you have Hulu?

redroom29 · Feb 27, 2018

ash_ketchum said:
Seven Seconds was beautifully done! I'm curious on your thoughts on the ending when you finish. I'm watching Dark right now and I love it! It's a little confusing in the beginning but then it starts to make sense. It's in German but with English subtitles. Stranger Things, The Crown, The Travelers are great choices as well! Do you have Hulu?

I'm on five minutes into the pilot. Usually, I catch up on new shows at the gym, so I can answer you in a few days!

Love these seasons of Stranger Things and The Crown. I loved that the Crown displayed the nationalist movements of the 1950s and 60s and how those political changes affected the status of the monarchy. I'm going to miss Clair and Matt.

Have you watched Strong Island? It's tough to watch but wonderfully done. Also, I'd give Chasing Coral a watch. I saw it recently and enjoyed its balance of art and information. While I sat in awe of the stunning cinematography and technique behind it, I also cringed watching the destruction of nature. Plus, one of the producer's Larissa Rhodes graduated from the Creative Producing Program.

I do have Hulu!

ash_ketchum · Mar 1, 2018

redroom29 said:
I'm on five minutes into the pilot. Usually, I catch up on new shows at the gym, so I can answer you in a few days!

Love these seasons of Stranger Things and The Crown. I loved that the Crown displayed the nationalist movements of the 1950s and 60s and how those political changes affected the status of the monarchy. I'm going to miss Clair and Matt.

Have you watched Strong Island? It's tough to watch but wonderfully done. Also, I'd give Chasing Coral a watch. I saw it recently and enjoyed its balance of art and information. While I sat in awe of the stunning cinematography and technique behind it, I also cringed watching the destruction of nature. Plus, one of the producer's Larissa Rhodes graduated from the Creative Producing Program.

I do have Hulu!

excellent! I really love the crown!

i''l check out Strong Island and Chasing Coral. Oh really she did? I'll look up Larissa.

You should watch the Handmaid's Tale. It very very tough but it's important to watch.

redroom29 · Mar 1, 2018

ash_ketchum said:
excellent! I really love the crown!

i''l check out Strong Island and Chasing Coral. Oh really she did? I'll look up Larissa.

You should watch the Handmaid's Tale. It very very tough but it's important to watch.

Tried watching the pilot for Handmaid's Tale but couldn't get through it. Granted, I'd just pulled a long work day. Will def give another try.

Also, I checked my application portal and noticed that the interview notification disappeared. Could we get notices soon?

ash_ketchum · Mar 1, 2018

redroom29 said:
Tried watching the pilot for Handmaid's Tale but couldn't get through it. Granted, I'd just pulled a long work day. Will def give another try.

Also, I checked my application portal and noticed that the interview notification disappeared. Could we get notices soon?

Yeah it's a lot

and I checked mine...my notification is still there so idk.lol. They told me we would know in march. Last year it was mid march.

redroom29 · Mar 1, 2018

ash_ketchum said:
Yeah it's a lot

and I checked mine...my notification is still there so idk.lol. They told me we would know in march. Last year it was mid march.

I won't read too much into then ! However, they mentioned to me that we may hear this week. At least that's what I remember being told.

Anyone else wanna chime in?

ash_ketchum · Mar 1, 2018

redroom29 said:
I won't read too much into then ! However, they mentioned to me that we may hear this week. At least that's what I remember being told.

Anyone else wanna chime in?

Let me look into last year..cuz I remember a person’s interview notice did disappear

redroom29 · Mar 1, 2018

I wouldn't read too much into it. We won't know until we know.

Sorry for causing paranoia!

ash_ketchum · Mar 1, 2018

redroom29 said:
I wouldn't read too much into it. We won't know until we know.

Sorry for causing paranoia!

Lolol

Fudso · Mar 1, 2018

redroom29 said:
I wouldn't read too much into it. We won't know until we know.

Sorry for causing paranoia!

Yeah my interview disappeared as well. Also, based on last year, I thought that the notification would come out mid march, so this for sure heightened the anxiety. Did you ask them and they said this week?

redroom29 · Mar 1, 2018

Fudso said:
Yeah my interview disappeared as well. Also, based on last year, I thought that the notification would come out mid march, so this for sure heightened the anxiety. Did you ask them and they said this week?

After my interview, Maureen mentioned that they were going to have decisions by this week.

Playing a waiting game

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