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    Admitted (After Interview) 2025 Entry - Royal Central School for Speech and Drama MA in Writing for Theatre, Film, Radio and Television

    So far so good! CV, 20 page sample, and at least one letter of recommendation. But interactions with the program thru online informational sessions have been very helpful! Interview was 30 minutes. Casual chat with a senior lecturer. Discussed why the program, what I’m working on, and the...
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    Admitted (After Interview) Northwestern - Writing for the Screen + Stage MFA Fall 2025

    The application process was really smooth! The website's very clear with what's needed and gives you prompts for all the supplements. I began working on it in September, which was also when I established my three recommenders. I let them know that I wanted to submit my application by December...
  3. A

    Denied (After Interview) Northwestern MFA Writing for Stage and Screen

    So far so good! First time applying to grad schools. Applied to NU and a school in London. Background is Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. Most of my writing focus thus far has been plays, but slowly dabbling in television scripts and screenplays.
  4. S

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) Carnegie Mellon Dramatic Writing MFA 2025

    I applied for seven schools this year, all very competitive. It's my first round of applications so I am hoping to at least get interviewed or waitlisted somewhere, but I'm not necessarily expecting to get in this year. I have heard that they have sent interview requests to at least some...
    • SBristow
    • Application
    • carnegie mellon dramatic writing playwriting screenwriting
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  5. S

    Denied (w/o Interview) UT Austin Michener Center 2025

    I applied for seven schools this year, all very competitive. It's my first round of applications so I am hoping to at least get interviewed or waitlisted somewhere, but I'm not necessarily expecting to get in this year. I actually applied with playwriting as my primary genre and fiction as my...
    • SBristow
    • Application
    • fiction michener playwriting university of texas austin
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2025 Fall Entry
  6. S

    Denied (w/o Interview) Hunter College Playwriting MFA 2025

    I applied for seven schools this year, all very competitive. It's my first round of applications so I am hoping to at least get interviewed or waitlisted somewhere, but I'm not necessarily expecting to get in this year. The application only required two recommendations, not the usual three.
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    Admitted (After Interview) NYU Dramatic Writing MFA - Fall 2024

    It has actually been very simple. NYU was super straightfoward. I submitted my portfolio, which just requested a full-length writing example. I submitted a full-length play, but I also had the option to submit a screenplay or TV pilot. The personal statement was pretty standard, and I was able...
  8. klexos24

    Denied (w/o Interview) UT Austin MFA in Writing (Michener) - 2024

    When I submitted it, I felt like my statement was either great or a dumpster fire... so there is that. Other than that, though, I submitted the same sample as for the Screenwriting MFA, so not too many new variables here. I do, however, have a special interest in theatre (the main character of...
  9. klexos24

    Waitlisted (After Interview) NYU MFA in Dramatic Writing - 2024

    Very much appreciated the brief extension from December 1st to December 3rd, having applied to Michener and UT's Screenwriting MFA also. Beyond that, pretty simple and standard application process (singular statement and full-length sample), and fingers are being crossed.
  10. klexos24

    Denied (w/o Interview) Northwestern MFA in Writing for Screen and Stage - 2024

    It seemed to ask... a lot compared to everyone else (three statements and a synopsis in addition to the sample is woof), and that was bit stressful. The program, however, is my first choice (as of right now and for much of the application process), so I appreciated having more room to express...
    • klexos24
    • Application
    • mfa northwestern playwriting screenwriting
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2024 Fall Entry
  11. ChamomileCami

    Denied (After Interview) Northwestern Writing For Screen and Stage

    The application process went well. It was pretty straightforward and it allowed us to be pretty creative in our personal statement. The Northwestern application required us to submit a personal statement, a diversity statement, the first 10 pages of our screenplay, resume, and some information...
  12. F

    Interviewed Northwestern MFA Writing for the Screen and Stage 2023

    The application process was simple! There were more specific statements required, which, in retrospect, I like. The writer's statement was long and detailed.
  13. A

    Denied (w/o Interview) Northwestern - Writing for Screen and Stage 2023

    I live in Chicago, so when I heard that Northwestern's program is tuition-free I figured I might as well apply! The application process was pretty straightforward - honestly the most difficult part for me was harassing my three references to submit their letters on time hahah. I used the first...
    • AndreaBerting
    • Application
    • playwriting screenwriting writing writing for screen and stage
    • Comments: 1
    • Category: 2023 Fall Entry
  14. jfjburns95

    Northwestern Writing for Screen and Stage 2023

    Anyone else applied to this program? I grew up five minutes from the school, and I love it. It's one of the only fully scholarshipped screenwriting programs out there though...so I'm not getting my hopes up lol!
  15. jfjburns95

    Denied (w/o Interview) Northwestern MFA Writing for Screen and Stage Fall 2023

    It's been good. I liked that they allowed you to send multiple excerpts for your writing sample. They are pretty slow about getting back to you if you have any questions, and the application instructions are vague when compared to other schools.
  16. Hunter College (CUNY)

    Hunter College (CUNY)

    Hunter College’s film program offers a balanced Bachelor of Arts that integrates rigorous film history and critical theory with hands-on production experience in New York City. Students can choose between specialized tracks in Film Production or Film Analysis and Criticism, benefiting from an...
  17. O

    Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview) NYU MFA in Dramatic Writing - Fall 2021

  18. O

    Admitted (Off Waitlist After Interview) NYU MFA Dramatic Writing - Fall 2021

  19. Galadriel

    Waitlisted (After Interview) NYU Dramatic Writing MFA 2021

    Applied as a playwright.
  20. E

    Attending (Admitted After Interview) NYU Dramatic Writing


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