Chapman Applicants 2013/2014 (2 Viewers)

[Jade]

Congrats to everyone that's been accepted. I got accepted into the USC Film & TV MFA program earlier this week. But I hope to get into Chapman because it's closer to my home in San Diego County, and I think the future of Dodge is very bright.

It's weird how everyone's experiences seem to be different--both with the application process and notifications. I was contacted by one of the professors at Dodge. He was reviewing my package and wanted me to come to the school for an interview and a tour. The facilities are awesome, and I sat in on a class. It seems like a great place to be, and I'm a big fan of Orange County.

So like many of you, I'm still waiting on a call, snail mail, email, Web Advisor change, holographic message from Princess Lea, etc. Just want to find out soon, so I can put my summer timeline together and get this show on the road! Good luck, everybody.

Ryan

Hi Ryan,

Were you contacted recently by a dodge professor to visit Chapman and interview?

Thank you for all the helpful information and congrats on being accepted to USC!

 

[Michael C. Ryan]

Thanks, Jade. Yes, I was contacted in February and was asked if I could drive up to the school before March because the admissions committee wanted to start making decisions early this month. I took a general campus tour and then I took a tour of Dodge given by a current MFA Directing student. Then I chatted with the professor for about an hour. I didn't really feel like it was an interview, but maybe it was. I felt like he wanted to make sure I knew what I would be getting into, because I'm more than 10 years older than the average student. After that I sat in on his Production class. It was very small (about 8 students), and they were filming a short scene that day, using a couple of screen acting BFA students. I wasn't promised admission or anything. The professor might have just saw that I lived in San Diego and figured it would be easy for me to drive up. I'm glad I went to visit to see things first hand. It was a pretty impressive place. Let me know if you have any questions about things I saw, etc.

 

[Jade]

Thanks, Jade. Yes, I was contacted in February and was asked if I could drive up to the school before March because the admissions committee wanted to start making decisions early this month. I took a general campus tour and then I took a tour of Dodge given by a current MFA Directing student. Then I chatted with the professor for about an hour. I didn't really feel like it was an interview, but maybe it was. I felt like he wanted to make sure I knew what I would be getting into, because I'm more than 10 years older than the average student. After that I sat in on his Production class. It was very small (about 8 students), and they were filming a short scene that day, using a couple of screen acting BFA students. I wasn't promised admission or anything. The professor might have just saw that I lived in San Diego and figured it would be easy for me to drive up. I'm glad I went to visit to see things first hand. It was a pretty impressive place. Let me know if you have any questions about things I saw, etc.

Yes, just trying to figure out the admission process here. I am not sure if it is different depending on what program you applied to. I know we have heard back from a few people in screenwriting and directing with their acceptances, but I haven't heard of any other program's acceptance or rejection notifications yet.

 

[Erin Leigh]

Screenwriting has been hearing back. I know a few people here heard back and then a friend of mine from college also got in. I just hope I heard soon rather than later because I have a notification date for one of my schools and I'd like to visit before I decide, you know?

 

[Ciara17]

Just got my acceptance letter for MFA in Screenwriting!!! I'm going to have some touch decisions to make soon... I guess it's a good problem to have!

 

[Michael C. Ryan]

Just got my acceptance letter for MFA in Screenwriting!!! I'm going to have some touch decisions to make soon... I guess it's a good problem to have!

Congrats! Yeah I'd say it's a good problem. Good luck with your decision, and don't look back!

 

[Dylan Drake]

Hello all,

I had my interview for Chapman about a week ago, I applied for the MFA Film Production, emphasis in Directing. I was told that my decision should be decided soonish but as I am an international student I probably won't receive the acceptance/rejection letter for at least a month. I also applied for CalArts and USC, but after visiting all 3 campuses this is by far my favourite. Was wondering if anyone was in the same boat as me and if they heard anything back. Thanks

 

[Michael C. Ryan]

Hello all,

I had my interview for Chapman about a week ago, I applied for the MFA Film Production, emphasis in Directing. I was told that my decision should be decided soonish but as I am an international student I probably won't receive the acceptance/rejection letter for at least a month. I also applied for CalArts and USC, but after visiting all 3 campuses this is by far my favourite. Was wondering if anyone was in the same boat as me and if they heard anything back. Thanks

Hi, Dylan. It seems like a lot of people are in the same boat as you, especially if they applied for the Chapman Directing emphasis. Unless a person has already been accepted by their absolute #1 program, it seems that most of us want to see all our cards on the table before making that decision. It looks like last year most of the Chapman Directing slots were offered by the first or second week in April--(just in time for the deposit cut-off dates at other schools). I agree with you about the campus and facilities at Chapman. How have your other applications turned out?

 

[Dylan Drake]

Hi, Dylan. It seems like a lot of people are in the same boat as you, especially if they applied for the Chapman Directing emphasis. Unless a person has already been accepted by their absolute #1 program, it seems that most of us want to see all our cards on the table before making that decision. It looks like last year most of the Chapman Directing slots were offered by the first or second week in April--(just in time for the deposit cut-off dates at other schools). I agree with you about the campus and facilities at Chapman. How have your other applications turned out?

Thanks for the reply Ryan, I got interviewed by CalArts but don't know the decision yet, and I got rejected by USC. Did you also apply for the Directing emphasis, and is your WebAdvisor still 'Moving forward for decision'?

P.S. See you love China, I lived in Shanghai for 6 years!

 

[killjon]

Hey everyone!

I just got a letter of acceptance from Chapman MFA for Cinematography! I wish you all the best for those who continue to wait.. I know that feeling.

 

[Erin Leigh]

Producing applicants might not hear for two weeks. I have a great offer at Carnegie Mellon but I want to know about Chapman so bad.

 

[Yiding_GoFighting]

Producing applicants might not hear for two weeks. I have a great offer at Carnegie Mellon but I want to know about Chapman so bad.

COngrats to your CMU offer! And good luck to Chapman too. I haven't heard anything from Chapman though.

 

[Michael C. Ryan]

Thanks for the reply Ryan, I got interviewed by CalArts but don't know the decision yet, and I got rejected by USC. Did you also apply for the Directing emphasis, and is your WebAdvisor still 'Moving forward for decision'?

P.S. See you love China, I lived in Shanghai for 6 years!

Dylan,

I also applied for the directing emphasis. My WebAdvisor still says "File Complete, Decision Pending." That's cool that you lived in Shanghai for so long. That must have been quite an experience. When I was in the Marines I spent a year living in Beijing and traveling around China studying the language and culture. The Dean of Dodge College is really big on Asia. The school has a partnership with the Busan Film Festival and a school in Singapore. There are also a few things going on with China. When I visited the school last month, the directing emphasis class I sat in on included 4 Chinese students and a Japanese student. (There were only 8-9 students in the entire class.)

 

[lavender]

As of today, my webadvisor says .... Decision Reached! Can't waiiiit! Any changes in your status? (directing emphasis here).

 

[Dylan Drake]

Dylan,

I also applied for the directing emphasis. My WebAdvisor still says "File Complete, Decision Pending." That's cool that you lived in Shanghai for so long. That must have been quite an experience. When I was in the Marines I spent a year living in Beijing and traveling around China studying the language and culture. The Dean of Dodge College is really big on Asia. The school has a partnership with the Busan Film Festival and a school in Singapore. There are also a few things going on with China. When I visited the school last month, the directing emphasis class I sat in on included 4 Chinese students and a Japanese student. (There were only 8-9 students in the entire class.)

Yea I absolutely loved, was really fortunate to have been there at that time. That's good to hear that the Dean is big on Asia, hopefully that will play in our favour.

As of today, my webadvisor says .... Decision Reached! Can't waiiiit! Any changes in your status? (directing emphasis here).

Oh nice! Mine still hasn't changed. Did you have an interview? Keep us updated with the results

 

[° C.L.?]

Thanks for the reply Ryan, I got interviewed by CalArts but don't know the decision yet, and I got rejected by USC. Did you also apply for the Directing emphasis, and is your WebAdvisor still 'Moving forward for decision'?

P.S. See you love China, I lived in Shanghai for 6 years!

Are you a Chinese??

 

[Anon33]

Out of curiosity, of the people that applied to Chapman, what attracted you to Chapman and did you apply to other programs?

 

[Dylan Drake]

Are you a Chinese??

No, I'm from France. Living in the UK.

 

[Diamonds]

Is there a facebook group for newly admitted Dodge grad students?

 

[Anon33]

Ok...Chapman it is!! Film Directing Fellow here...so excited!