Northwestern Writing for the Screen and Stage MFA 2026
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Thanks! I submitted an hour-long pilot.
I've noticed they, including UT Austin, usually accept applicants with TV sample submissions.
Early decisions... lol
We move.
We move.
We just featured the program in our new fully funded article. 
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Has anyone from the interview round heard anything at all?
haven't heard back post-interview, but still hopeful! anyone else?
i know at least one person has been accepted because i saw a post about it!!! that was weeks ago so i feel like a rejection notice would have come already— maybe they are still waiting for all of the candidates they chose to confirm
Update— I received my official waitlist notification today. Congratulations to everyone offered admittance!
Congrats! Good luck getting off of it! Did you get accepted elsewhere?
Please log your applications when you can. It really helps future applicants!
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