Chapman Fall 2012 Applicants

[let's do this]

@lite1
haha I've notice that lately we do seem to write at the same time...weird.

To lighten the mood for everyone waiting, at least we're not THIS guy...he lost before he even started
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHGvdI1jizI

 

[darkew]

Originally posted by let's do this:
@lite1
haha I've notice that lately we do seem to write at the same time...weird.

To lighten the mood for everyone waiting, at least we're not THIS guy...he lost before he even started
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHGvdI1jizI

This is really funny!

 

[Regs]

Hi Guys,

I have one question for international applicants regarding the financial form that we need to submit.Do students have to submit while applying it self or only after getting accepted to the school(normally i believe that is the way it is done)

Thanks,
Reghu

 

[AB932]

Regs, I submitted the financial form together with the application. That was my understanding at the time, that it was part of the application.

However, I'm not 100% sure if that is the rule. I would email them and ask, just to confirm.

 

[Nikkare]

I got my acceptance for the MFA program in Screenwriting a couple days ago, but unless I get an exceptional financial aid package, I plan on attending the UCLA Professional Program instead, so for those of you waiting, another slot will most likely open up very soon!

 

[SouthboundPachyderm]

Anybody get any news this week?

 

[Silverback15]

No letter here but I did call the graduate admissions office to see what the deal was. I was told that some of the decisions have been made and if I haven't received an acceptance/denial by now, then a decision on my application is still pending. They said they would make a decision within the next month, finalizing in the first week of May. Not really sure how to take that, but I have a decision to make next week so....Good luck to you guys. Not trying to dampen the mood, just sharing info. I'm still holding out hope that I get an acceptance letter early next week.

 

[let's do this]

@SouthboundPachyderm & @Silverback15:

Originally posted by Silverback15:
I was told that some of the decisions have been made and if I haven't received an acceptance/denial by now, then a decision on my application is still pending. They said they would make a decision within the next month, finalizing in the first week of May.

I was told something similar as well, that decisions started going out from mid-March and will continue to go out for about another month. So more waiting.

 

[trucherrygirl]

Yeah, I'm still waiting too. Every time I see "Decision Pending" when I log-in to WebAdvisor, I can't help but think I'll end up with a rejection letter. Even though I know better than to think that way. If decisions are still being made, then I guess there's still hope for the rest of us... *crosses fingers*

 

[anaos]

Decisions are still being made. The regular deadline hasn't even passed yet.

 

[Max Keller]

Sometimes it takes the school forever to make decisions. I applied by the priority deadline and didn't hear back about an interview until the last week of April. I know the wait can be killer, but it can be totally worth it.

 

[Derek Shoults]

Hey,

Just got on here. Applied for the Fall 2012 MFA in Screenwriting. No decision yet, but I'm waiting patiently, kind of. I've seen a number of Screenwriting MFA's on here who have already gotten their acceptance and I'm wondering what my chances are now. How many of you are going to accept your offer who have gotten their acceptance?

 

[let's do this]

@Derek Shoults

Welcome to the waiting game! Ok so this might help you as well as a few other people on here gauge where they stand. From the FAQ on the Dodge site it says

We accept between 15-30 students per emphasis, with a yearly total being somewhere around 120. We accept roughly 20-50% of applicants depending on the emphasis. The directing and producing programs are traditionally the two most competitive programs to get into

I made a list below of the current number of people accepting for the disciplines on these forums, with the goal of 15-30 people each in mind (exception being MBA/MFA which I heard is taking only 5 this year). Of course, this list is an estimate-- there's a couple of people unaccounted for and not everyone knows about/contributes to this site. But we have time to kill so here it is:

As of 4/3/12 and whatever the time stamp says:

Screenwriting : 1
9 applicants on the forums, 4 have heard, 3 will decline.

MBA/MFA : 0
3 applicants, 2 have interviewed, but no word on decisions for any.

Producing : 1
3 on the forums, 3 have heard, 1 will attend, 1 unsure, 1 MIA

Directing : 1
7 on the forums, 1 has heard, 1 will attend

Cinematography : 1
3 on the forums, 2 have heard, 1 has interviewed, 1 will attend, 1 unsure

<STRIKE>Film Production : 0
Where you at?</STRIKE> Jk, I totally know that Directing, Cinematography, Editing, and Sound Design make up Film Production...

MFA Production Design : 0 & M.A. Film Studies : 0 & JD/MFA : 0
I guess they don't come here.

Wildcards : 4
1 accepted but I don't know for what program.
3 total unsures/MIA

& yes, I do like creating lists. If anyone wants this updated, let me know.

EDIT: *UPDATED VERSION OF LIST NOW ON PAGE 1*

 

[weezinsuffy]

Awesome list, thanks for putting it together. I am a directing applicant, but one of my letters of rec was turned in a month late :/ So I am assuming I won't hear anything for a long time. In the meantime, check out this spot I directed (shot on the Red Epic) for SKOL 360! SKOL 360

Best of luck to everyone!

Originally posted by let's do this:
@Derek Shoults

Welcome to the waiting game! Ok so this might help you as well as a few other people on here gauge where they stand. From the FAQ on the Dodge site it says <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content"> We accept between 15-30 students per emphasis, with a yearly total being somewhere around 120. We accept roughly 20-50% of applicants depending on the emphasis. The directing and producing programs are traditionally the two most competitive programs to get into

I made a list below of the current number of people accepting for the disciplines on these forums, with the goal of 15-30 people each in mind (exception being MBA/MFA which I heard is taking only 5 this year). Of course, this list is an estimate-- there's a couple of people unaccounted for and not everyone knows about/contributes to this site. But we have time to kill so here it is:

As of 4/3/12 and whatever the time stamp says:

Screenwriting : 1
9 applicants on the forums, 4 have heard, 3 will decline.

MBA/MFA : 0
3 applicants, 2 have interviewed, but no word on decisions for any.

Producing : 1
3 on the forums, 3 have heard, 1 will attend, 1 unsure, 1 MIA

Directing : 1
7 on the forums, 1 has heard, 1 will attend

Cinematography : 1
3 on the forums, 2 have heard, 1 has interviewed, 1 will attend, 1 unsure

Film Production : 0
Where you at?

MFA Production Design : 0 & M.A. Film Studies : 0 & JD/MFA : 0
I guess they don't come here.

Wildcards : 4
1 accepted but I don't know for what program.
3 total unsures/MIA

& yes, I do like creating lists. If anyone wants this updated, let me know. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

 

[Derek Shoults]

@weezinsuffy,

Yeah, I'm in the same boat. On of my recs didn't turn in their letter until March 5, so I expect a lengthy stay at the waiting table. Oh well.

I was also wondering, of the screenwriting applicants, how many wrote full-length screenplays and how many wrote shorts? I myself wrote a full-length.

 

[let's do this]

Has anyone heard anything today? I know a few people last year found out around now so just checking to see...And the students are on spring break, right? So plenty of time for Dodge to review applications haha

FYI: The updated version of my previous list is now on page 1. Hopefully that makes it easy for people to find/check.

 

[anaos]

Applied to Screenwriting and MFA Directing. Wish I could apply to priority deadline but was in a position to not do so. So I'm on the Regular deadline.

Umm what else. I submitted a feature length screenplay for the Screenwriting application, then I submitted a 25 page short film for the directing application. Separate Letter of Intents, catered to each concentration.

 

[Derek Shoults]

@Let's do this

No, have not heard anything today, but I thought the same thing about Spring Break. Fingers crossed for next week.

 

[anaos]

Web Advisor status says "decision pending". Changed yesterday from "incomplete application".

I turned in my application on the 30th of March. Close to the deadline... I tend to use up my deadline times to the fullest.

MFA screenwriting.

 

[Mike_V]

call them up. Their offices are open right now.