Chapman Applicants 2012/2013

[photograms]

Originally posted by freakyfreddy:
I was just accepted to the MBA/MFA program! So, from what I can tell I am the first creative producing applicant accepted on this forum.

Alright!!! Congrats!!!

 

[AlexBSU]

Just received my acceptance letter via mail for the MFA Producing program yesterday. I have already accepted USC's offer so I will turn this down, but this was my second choice after USC!

 

[bergmaniac]

MFA Cinematography applicant here. Still waiting on my letter. WebAdvisor still hasn't changed from 'Decision Pending' since Feb 01.

I applied late, but they told me I was fine over the phone. Still makes me anxious, and it probably means mine is going to take a while...

I hope it doesn't take until May. I kind of need to get the ball rolling on preparations to move to California!

 

[MrWolfDog]

One of the directing professors was kind enough to contact me a few days ago. I'm not sure what prompted that, but I'm certainly not complaining about it.

Anyway, we talked for a good while, and, during that time, I was told that there would definitely be less than 20 new directing MFAs admitted this year. I realize that that bit of information is sort of irrelevant to the conversation, but I bring it up because it sounded like they were still considering some applicants as of only a few days ago.

tl;dr - If you haven't received word yet, it seems like you might still have a shot. Don't quote me on it though.

 

[manguforcheap]

My admission status just changed to "Decision Reached"!

Not extremely optimistic after hearing MrWolfDog's report that there will be less than 20 directing students admitted this year!

Anyone know how long it should take between this status changing and me receiving the decision?

 

[ath579]

Officially turned down Chapman for screenwriting. It was a tough decision to make.

 

[mnemotyc]

Hi,

I'm new to this site and also admitted for Chapman MFA directing emphasis for fall 2013. Just wanted to say whatsup from Taiwan and see if i can get any info, update, feedback and meet some of y'all before i head out to OC in August!

 

[mnemotyc]

Originally posted by manguforcheap:
My admission status just changed to "Decision Reached"!

Not extremely optimistic after hearing MrWolfDog's report that there will be less than 20 directing students admitted this year!

Anyone know how long it should take between this status changing and me receiving the decision?

I got mine first by email about two days after it changed to decision reached, but i don't know if that has anything to do with me being an international student or not.

 

[carrotshaw]

Got accepted by chapman!!! Anyone payed the deposit online? I haven't got the receipt letter...Anyone knows whether it comes by mail or email? Thank you~

 

[keitasung]

Originally posted by mnemotyc:
Hi,

I'm new to this site and also admitted for Chapman MFA directing emphasis for fall 2013. Just wanted to say whatsup from Taiwan and see if i can get any info, update, feedback and meet some of y'all before i head out to OC in August!

Hi, congratulations on your acceptance!! I wanna know whether you had an interview or not before accepted by Chapman? My status has changed but I had no interview before, I'm rather anxious now...

 

[MrWolfDog]

Originally posted by carrotshaw:
Got accepted by chapman!!! Anyone payed the deposit online? I haven't got the receipt letter...Anyone knows whether it comes by mail or email? Thank you~

Hey carrotshaw,

My letter came in the mail. I don't think Chapman sends out acceptances via e-mail.

Also, we have another thread for students who are going to attend next year, and feel free to send me a private message and I'll add you on facebook.

 

[photograms]

For those accepted recently, congrats!!!

@manguforcheap: Stay positive! People that have been accepted in other schools too, have to decide if they go to Chapman, so if they decide for other school, like ath579, some spaces might be still available.


My status changed on April 2nd too, so we should know any time soon. I'm so happy that this waiting torture is going be over soon. I had to disconnect my self from checking the “web advisor”, and work even more on my personal artwork to keep me distracted from this.

oh well...


BEST WISHES TO Y'ALL!!!

 

[manguforcheap]

Originally posted by photograms:
For those accepted recently, congrats!!!

@manguforcheap: Stay positive! People that have been accepted in other shools too, have to decide if they go to Chapman, so if they decide for other school, like ath579, some spaces might be still available.


My status changed on April 2nd too, so we should know any time soon. I'm so happy that this waiting torture is going be over soon. I had to disconnect my self from checking the “web advisor”, and work even more on my personal artwork to keep me distracted from this.

oh well...


BEST WISHES TO Y'ALL!!!

Good luck to you as well!

 

[photograms]

@MrWolfDog: Do you know anything about the fellowships that they offer? Did you get one?

thanks!

 

[manguforcheap]

Has anyone received a rejection/wait-list letter yet? Or has it been only acceptances so far?

 

[MrWolfDog]

Originally posted by photograms:
@MrWolfDog: Do you know anything about the fellowships that they offer? Did you get one?

thanks!

Looking back on old threads here, it seems like it may be awhile before word goes out about fellowships. Honestly though, I'm still in the dark on that one. I haven't heard anything official from Dodge.

EDIT: Also, the older threads seem to imply that Chapman is a bit notorious for getting acceptances out late. I know that's not much comfort, but you probably shouldn't fret too much just yet.

 

[freakyfreddy]

They told me if you get a fellowship it will be in the acceptance letter. I only received a fellowship through the business school.

 

[MrWolfDog]

That would definitely make sense, but it seems strange that they would divvy up the funds before they've made all their acceptance decisions. It also seems strange that none of us (as far as I know) would have received a fellowship from Dodge, if that were the case.

 

[mnemotyc]

Originally posted by keitasung:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by mnemotyc:
Hi,

I'm new to this site and also admitted for Chapman MFA directing emphasis for fall 2013. Just wanted to say whatsup from Taiwan and see if i can get any info, update, feedback and meet some of y'all before i head out to OC in August!

Hi, congratulations on your acceptance!! I wanna know whether you had an interview or not before accepted by Chapman? My status has changed but I had no interview before, I'm rather anxious now... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

yeah i did interview with a third-year director back in mid-march. but there are guys like mrwolfdog that got accepted without an interview i wouldn't think too much over it. Good Luck!

 

[Gameoverman]

Hi everyone and congratulations to the ones that already got accepted.
I applied for MFA directing and I'm still stuck on 'File Complete, Decision Pending' since 12/05/12. One of the professors asked me for more material a few months ago, but I never had an interview.

@mnemotyc Did the email they sent you confirm you got in or did you have to wait for the letter? I'm from England, so it might be different for international applicants.

For the rest of you that are in the same boat as me, I called Chapman last week and they told me that it might take up to May to hear if some of us get in! If your webadvisor says 'file complete' you should hear soon though. Chapman is the only film school I like and the only one I've applied to so this wait is killing me!