2008 - Interview Offers from NYU or Columbia yet?

[Calliegrl03]

Hey...
I just called Columbia. The admissions rep said that most of the calls have been made so far. She said that film division are wrapping things up, they make a couple of last minute phone calls. Pretty much, people offered an interview are considered for admission. She said that they conisder ppl without an interview...but I think the chances are slim, going off of what I got from her.

Man, at least NYU is honest. I give them mad props. Columbia needs to change their FAQ section, for real.

Lying to eager, prospective film students=Not cute at all.

 

[Allen Ho]

Sigh...I guess it looks like I won't be going to NY next year...

 

[Bartleby Fink]

Allen, I feel your pain.

 

[Luke joseph]

hope for the columbia call is diminishing by the hour. This is certainly frustrating. Has anyone heard anything today? By the way, thanks for the info about your call to Columbia Calliegirl

 

[Calliegrl03]

I want my 100 bucks back!

 

[Bandar Albuliwi]

$100 refund for not getting an interview?

 

[Calliegrl03]

Arre yaar!
I was joking...Columbia's app fee was 100 bucks.
But on a serious note, let's see how things pull out for this week.

 

[Luke joseph]

I know they said that they were finishing up phone calls this week, but I've just got this really bad feeling. The fact that there were a bunch of people who all got calls last thursday evening makes me think that the admissions board stayed late to finish up the phone calls before the weekend. Maybe I'm just entering depression mode. If anyone has any glimmer's of hope I'd love to hear them.

 

[Calliegrl03]

Yeah! I know...I found that odd too. I really don't know what to ask anymore.

Let's just see. I have plans if doesn't work out.

 

[Calliegrl03]

Hello,
Just spoke to a student from Columbia Film department. He said that they DONE calling ppl for interviews. No interview=no consideration for admission. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but this is what I heard. Maybe a miracle of some sort will happen...

Luke,
Kick a-s-s at your NYU interview, ji. NYU has AMAZING program. Techically, it's much better than Columbia.

Good Luck all!

 

[Luke joseph]

Thanks Calliegrl- really appreciated.

Good luck with all of your admissions and future film projects. I'm sure you'll do something amazing. You seem to be brimming with passion for film and thats at least half the battle.

 

[Calliegrl03]

Yeah...
I'm already planning to shoot something this summer. I will intern (for free) at film production company. I'm not sure if I can live in Singapore for three years if accepted to NYU. I've pretty much given up on Columbia at this point, to be honest. It was a great experience, though. I'm definitely try again and get more work experience.

 

[santoki]

I only need one "yes".
I only have one remaining school to hear from.
And it's my number one.

The wait is exhausting...

 

[Calliegrl03]

Did you apply to Columbia?

 

[wendja85]

Hello everyone! I am new to the site. Last Thursday Feb. 28th at around 7pm or so (L.A. time) I was offered an interview for Columbia and I am excited. The person who called me said they were scheduling interviews for the week of March 17th. I scheduled mine for the 17th. So it seems my interview is later than everyone here on the site.

Anyone know how I can schedule an informational/tour? Or are they 1pm daily? Please let me know! Thanks.

I'm so excited. Columbia is the only school I applied to. NYU not quite my cup of tea.

 

[santoki]

Yep. I didn't get a call. As for NYU, I decided not to interview for Singapore. So now I only have to wait for UCLA.

 

[Calliegrl03]

Good luck!

 

[santoki]

Thanks Calliegrl. I hope your Singapore interview goes well. Your production plans too!

 

[SeattleCinemaniac]

I just received a letter of rejection in the mail from the Cinema Studies department at NYU Tisch. This follows their rejection e-mail sent to me in regards to their Film MFA program, but inviting me to interview for a spot at their Tisch Asia campus in Singapore, which I politely declined.

This now narrows my application field to five. The applications I have yet to hear a receive a response on are:

AFI Directing
Columbia Film MFA
Columba Film Studies MA
UCLA Production/Directing MA
USC Critical Studies MA

All who applied have my respect.

 

[krosenbe]

Just spoke with someone at Columbia admissions.

i wanted to reiterate...just because you weren't granted an interview, does not mean you aren't granted admissions.

wait and breathe.

Chins up.