Logging multiple applications with the site has gotten MUCH easier!
It is now possible to COPY a previously logged application.
This makes it much easier to log multiple applications as all text and fields that you've entered get copied over into a new Log Application form. This way all the...
Acceptance statistics pages are now showing the past 5 years of film school acceptance data over time. :) More changes coming soon.
Please log your applications so we can improve this data! :)
https://www.filmschool.org/applications/
A huge thank you to all our @Supporting Member . You...
As you may have noticed I'm in the process of revamping the film school review database. The categories have already been consolidated. Soon I'll be merging the different pages for each program into one page. BUT... before then I'm revamping the information shown. The first program I've updated...
I've decided to start a thread that keeps track of all of the changes of FilmSchool.org. Here is the first new change on the site that is a big improvement. More to come.
Now running Acceptance Data 2.4.2 (our custom acceptance data program). You can now see statistics for certain application...
Did you know you can install FilmSchool.org as a PWA web app on your phone? You'll get push notifications on new posts and much more.
On iPhone or iPad it requires iOS 16.4 and the Add to Home Screen feature in Safari. On Android it is done easily as well via Chrome.
It will allow you to...
I've noticed that now a majority of people are using FilmSchool.org on mobile. Unfortunately the mobile browsing experience hasn't been very intuitive. That changes today! :)
We've added a menu bar on the bottom on mobile so you can easily navigate the site between:
Applications
Articles...
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We just launched a new feature that makes it easy to post an Update to your application by using the "Post an update" button below on your Application:
Use it to add a quick note about getting a call or an e-mail or anything really.
You will still currently also need to edit your application...
A new feature we've just implemented is a Most Helpful Positive and Most Helpful Critical Reviews block on a film school's review page similar to how it is done on sites such as Amazon:
The block will only display if there is both a helpful positive review AND a helpful negative review (and...
I created a new Interview Questions forum to have a place for all the... interview questions that people have. :)
https://www.filmschool.org/forums/interview-questions.206/
I also renamed the Application Interview Acceptance forums to just Application Year Threads to avoid confusion. Is that a...
I've revamped the Film School Lounge forum by using thread prefixes to categorize the different thread types.
https://www.filmschool.org/forums/film-school-lounge.121/
The lounge is for instructions and fun threads to pass the time while applying to film school and or waiting to hear back from...
I've added a general "Application Materials Description" to the tracker as I think it will be helpful to other people to see a general description of what people submitted. What writing prompts they chose or what portfolio option they did... Etc...
(This would only visible to site members and...
Be sure to update your post Signature with where you are applying, currently attending, or an alumni from.
https://www.filmschool.org/account/signature
More tips and examples on this guide below:
Thank you for being a member of our site! Here are some tips and tricks that will help you as a member.
Upload an Avatar
An avatar is the image in your profile that shows up next to all of your posts. Having an avatar should boost engagement with your posts and threads. To add a custom one...
A new feature has been added today... Now when you review a film school in our film school database you can select if you would recommend the school or not:
Please edit and update your reviews to add that info if you can.
It will also show how many people recommended the school on the review...
I'm happy to announce the following great new features on the site. Enjoy!
Similar Threads
In addition to a list of similar threads at the bottom of posts, now when you post a new thread it will show a list of other threads that may be similar to what you are about to post in case you want to...
New feature... you can now easily toggle into dark mode for night reading by clicking the LighBulb 💡 icon in the top right (on desktop)....
Or clicking "Dark Mode" at bottom of page on mobile.
Enjoy! If you have any questions, tweaks, or suggestions please let me know. :)
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I added the 2021 categories this morning to get ready for the next year's batch.
https://www.filmschool.org/applications/
2,621 applications in the tracker and only 16 more 2020 applications needed to beat 2019. :)
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