Columbia University's School of the Arts Reviews & Admissions Statistics

Location
2960 Broadway, New York, NY 10027, USA
School Website
https://arts.columbia.edu/film
Degrees Offered
  1. 4 Year BA
  2. 2 Year MA
  3. 3 Year MFA
  4. Summer Programs
Concentrations
  1. Creative Producing
  2. Directing
  3. Film & Television Production
  4. Film Studies
  5. Screenwriting
  6. Writing for Screen & Television
Tuition Range
$60k to $70k
Undergraduate Deadlines
November 1
Graduate Deadlines
Film MFA: December 19
Film and Media Studies MA: February 1
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Acortor000
I see some people receiving acceptances for Columbia's MFA program in screenwriting/directing, but have yet to hear from the school myself, is this normal or should I expect a rejection?
H
Hi everyone! Happy application season!

My names Harriet, I'm from Canada and I have so many questions about applying to film school it's hard to wrap my head around them all.
I'm applying to 5 different schools, but Columbia is my top choice.
I was wondering if any current Columbia students are able to shed light on common mistakes made in the 10pg screenwriting portion of the application. Cliches, problems with tone, or just general mistakes that seem to pop up over and over again.
Also, does anyone know when the final date for applying will be released?
Thank you!!
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