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  1. How to have your own Blog on FilmSchool.org

    All members can now have a blog on FilmSchool.org. You can use your blog to write about the process of applying to film school, filmmaking, and attending film school once you are accepted. It is very easy to create your own blog on the site and current film students and site members @briolson...
    • Chris W
    • Help & How-To article
    • 2 min read
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    • Category: Community Forum

  2. How to Write a Film School Review and Why You Should

    You don’t have to be a current student or an alum to write a review for a film school! Whether you’re an applicant, interested student, faculty member, current student, or alum, we want to hear from you. Are you currently wondering, “Which film schools should I apply to?” One of the most...

  3. How to install FilmSchool.org as an "app" on your phone

    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...

  4. How to use the Film School Application Database & Tracker

    Thanks to our many members, the FilmSchool.org Application Database and Tracker consists of over 4,000 applications that date back to 2015, making it one of the most advantageous tools on the website. Its basic function is to track film schools’ rates of acceptance, minimum GPAs, accepted test...
  5. Chris W

    New Feature You are now able to COPY an Application. Logging multiple applications is now much easier!

    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...
  6. Chris W

    How many of you are using the FilmSchool.org "app"?

    How many of you are using the FilmSchool.org progressive web app? Here's how you install: Let me know if you need help setting it up.
  7. Chris W

    Input needed Revamping the Film School Review Database

    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...
  8. Chris W

    FilmSchool.org Changelog

    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...
  9. Chris W

    New Feature New mobile version of site has launched with better navigation!

    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...
  10. Chris W

    New Feature Easy way to post an Application Update on your application

    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...
  11. Chris W

    New Feature Most Helpful Positive and Most Helpful Critical Film School Reviews block

    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...
  12. Chris W

    Created new "Interview Questions" forum

    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...
  13. Chris W

    Lounge Revamped

    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...
  14. Chris W

    Implemented Application Tracker Improvements

    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...
  15. Chris W

    Be sure to update your Signature with where you are applying to

    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:
  16. Chris W

    Implemented You can now "recommend a film school" when writing a film school review. 👍👍

    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...
  17. Chris W

    NEW FEATURES: Similar threads, Question & Answer voting, User Profile banners, & GIF support

    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...
  18. Chris W

    NEW FEATURE: Dark Mode 💡 💡 💡 💡

    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. :)
  19. Chris W

    Lifetime Supporting Membership Sale for Month of May 10% OFF (LIMITED COUPON CODE)

    If you've found FilmSchool.org helpful you can show your support by becoming a Lifetime Supporting Member for only $18 (10% off) for the month of May. The coupon is limited to the first 10 uses. Use the coupon code: LIFETIME0520 https://www.filmschool.org/account/upgrades Supporting...
  20. Chris W

    Application Tracker Update

    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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