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Chris, I'm going to UCLA. Thanks for all your help. I'll come back and post help for people in next year's cycle.If you were accepted this application season have you decided where to go yet?
And if you weren't accepted... are you applying again next year?
Granted this whole COVID mess has thrown a huge wrench with the equation.
If you were accepted this application season have you decided where to go yet?
And if you weren't accepted... are you applying again next year?
Granted this whole COVID mess has thrown a huge wrench with the equation.
What led you to choose LMU over AFI/Chapman/BU?Committed to LMU! Had to unfortunately pass on AFI, Chapman and Boston U
May I ask why you chose LMU over AFI?Committed to LMU! Had to unfortunately pass on AFI, Chapman and Boston U
What led you to choose LMU over AFI/Chapman/BU?
Two main reasons: firstly, I really wanted to go to AFI at first because the model of constantly making films throughout the year makes you seasoned in just two years and of course, the prestige/name, but, THE COST makes it such a financial commitment that I'm not willing to make as a young filmmaker that may not earn so much in the first few years.May I ask why you chose LMU over AFI?
That is fantastic to hear how they were so willing to work with you! This is very helpful yes, thank you.Two main reasons: firstly, I really wanted to go to AFI at first because the model of constantly making films throughout the year makes you seasoned in just two years and of course, the prestige/name, but, THE COST makes it such a financial commitment that I'm not willing to make as a young filmmaker that may not earn so much in the first few years.
I had an awesome interview with Patty Meyer and Evan Schwartz at LMU, they made it clear that I would be a good fit and we kept in touch after. I also got a good scholarship on top of the tuition that's nowhere as pricey as AFI. The LA location is a plus and I can't stress how much I appreciate the three-year length. I've seen other people on this site post about how it helps you find your feet vs. the pressure of figuring it out in two years. The third year is mainly prepping you to be career-facing in addition to being artistic.
Vs. Chapman, LA location won over Orange County and LMU's aid package was bigger.
Vs. Boston (they actually gave me the biggest scholarship of all the schools), but the location just didn't make much sense to me and the alumni didn't give me much hope for networking either.
Hope this helps!
I havent heard from UCLA either!! I'm glad I've already made my decision but damn they should get back to some applicants far sooner!Turned down Chapman, NYU, and CSUN. Waiting to see if I get off the waitlist at USC, and if I'll ever hear back from UCLA... will likely apply again next year if USC doesn't pan out.
I applied with the application; there was a place to upload an essay and how much you might need if I remember correctly. It was an outright scholarship but they did say I could apply for the TA/GA positions but that they weren't guaranteedThat is fantastic to hear how they were so willing to work with you! This is very helpful yes, thank you.
One last question: Did you apply for the scholarship when originally applying to the school? Or did they present it with your decision package after the fact, with no additional applications filled out on your part? And was it an outright scholarship or more of like a TA/fellowship-type thing where you'll get paid to teach as a continuing student?