Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn - TV Writers Studio MFA Reviews & Admissions Statistics

Website
https://www.tvwritersstudio.com/
Location
1 University Plz, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Degrees Offered
  1. 2 Year MFA
Concentrations
  1. Writing and Producing for Television
Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn - TV Writers Studio MFA Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)
80%
Admitted
4 out of 5
20%
Not Admitted
1 out of 5
Awaiting Results Admitted Waitlisted Denied

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Exclusive Admissions Statistics Charts


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These charts reveal powerful patterns and trends that help you understand what actually improves your chances and even give you a realistic picture of who would be in your cohort if accepted.

Acceptance & Interview Success​

These charts show admission outcomes broken down by key factors:

Acceptance Rate with or without Interview​

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How many were admitted who were interviewed?​

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How many were admitted off of waitlist?​

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Admittance Statistics by Application Attempt​

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Applicant Demographics​

Admittance Statistics by Nationality​

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Admittance Statistics by Age​

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Admittance Statistics by Gender​

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Admittance Statistics by Race​

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Admittance Statistics by Sexual Orientation​

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Admittance Statistics by Undergrad Major​

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Film Experience & Portfolio​

Admittance Statistics by Film Experience​

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Admittance Statistics by Type of Film Experience​

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Admittance Statistics by Awards Received by Applicant​

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Admittance Statistics by Portfolio Submitted​

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Admittance Statistics by Portfolio Film/Script Type​

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Admittance Statistics by Portfolio Originality​

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Admittance Statistics by Self-Reported Portfolio Strength​

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Interview Experience: Outcome Breakdowns​

These charts reveal how interview performance affects admission chances. For example: if the interview felt serious or you thought you bombed it, what were the actual admit/waitlist/deny rates?

Admittance Statistics by Type of Interview​

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Admittance Statistics by Number of Interviewers​

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Admittance Statistics by Interview Topics Discussed​

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Admittance Statistics by Interview Seriousness​

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Admittance Statistics by Applicant's Feeling after Interview​

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Especially useful: You’ll see whether strong interviews are make-or-break... or if applicants can still get in even after a rough one.

Interview Experience: What Actually Happens​

These charts show what real interviews at the film program are like, regardless of outcome:

Interview Type​

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Number of Interviewers​

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Interview Topics Discussed​

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Interview Seriousness​

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Feeling After Interview​

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You’ll know what to expect: How many interviewers are typical? Are conversations usually friendly or intense? What questions come up most often?

Admitted Applicant Breakdowns​

These focused charts break down the profiles of admitted applicants so you can see exactly who gets accepted and get a clear sense of who would be sitting next to you in your cohort:

How many times did admitted applicants apply?​

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Nationalities of Admitted Applicants​

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Age of admitted applicants​

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Gender of Admitted Applicants​

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Race of Admitted Applicants​

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Sexual Orientation of Admitted Applicants​

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Undergraduate Major of Admitted Applicants​

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Film Experience of Admitted Applicants​

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Film Experience Type of Admitted Applicants​

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Type of Portfolio Submitted by Admitted Applicants​

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Portfolio Genre Submitted by Admitted Applicants​

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Did admitted applicants use all new material?​

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How did admitted applicants rate their own portfolio?​

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Topics Discussed During Interviews of Admitted Applicants​

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Seriousness of Interviews of Admitted Applicants​

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Feeling of Admitted Applicants After Interview​

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Scholarship money awarded to admitted applicants​

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