I logged into the MyStatus this evening, out of curiosity and found my Michener application “denied.” The Screenwriting application is still in review...
I had a Zoom interview last week! We had a very nice conversation and they told me more about the program and what to expect. They asked me what I like to write and then left it to me to ask questions, which I had a bunch! Toward the end, they asked me what I like to watch and read. Fingers crossed!
According to stats on this site, they don’t do interviews for screenwriting, and decisions usually made by March 1st. Just going off of previous applicant stats! (no, have not received a request for an interview to answer your question!)
Obviously this is a very special program and an intimidating one at that! Being fully funded plus a stipend. The application process has been very straightforward. UT Austin's MFA program encourages all applicants to apply to both their program and this one. You fill out one application and it...
Northwestern has a pretty easy application process. The instructions didn't mention a couple of extra (optional) writing prompts (diversity statement and I think there was another). I wish they would accept a full writing sample, but understand they have a later deadline than the others and...
It's a very standard large university application. I also applied to the Michener Center. They make it easy to upload one file, like your resume and it's added to both applications, however it got very confusing when I uploaded my statement of purpose for this app, and the Michener app also...
The application process is pretty straightforward and feels like a standard large university application. It took some thought to figure out how to differentiate between the personal statement and the statement of purpose; what each should contain and how to tell enough about me and my goals...
Their application forces you to get creative, which I appreciate! It's definitely a lot of work, but if I get in, it will have been worth it! It looks like in the past, they admit without interviewing, so now it's just a waiting game.
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