Chapman News

[redpokiepenguin]

shhh! don't tell me more. i'm really beginning to love it

 

[cabezon]

The more and more I hear about Chapman the more I want in! ahaha! Seems like a good spot. I hope to get in.

 

[redpokiepenguin]

if anyone is interested I talked to chapman today.
They said that they don't usually interview, sometimes they do but mostly not.

 

[Winterreverie]

It really depends on the discipline

 

[Winterreverie]

congrats-- yay. Usually for production if you may change at the end of the first year if you really nail your 321 (second semester project)

 

[Winterreverie]

I had this problem last year-- call the head of the department and just ask if its okay if you wait to hear from you other school's before you make a decision. They waited for me to decide last year-- should be fine for you too. I hope. =P

 

[wannabe2]

How did they notify you? Mail, call?

 

[Jayimess]

Hey, my friend got her acceptance letter from Chapman today!

Winter, I sent you her number, call her if you have time.

Congratulations, everyone...the waiting is in its endgame....

 

[Winterreverie]

Hey jayimess-- I called her and left a page-- I'll try calling back soon. Sorry I was in a meeting when you called.

 

[birdman78]

is this a grad forum?
I thought admission was rolling through may 1st how come they already notify of acceptances?

 

[wannabe2]

Jayimess,

What discipline was your friend admitted to?

Do you mind sharing what his/her background is? Lot's of experience, major, etc.

 

[Winterreverie]

Birdman-- Priority admission was feb 1st-- so they let in the first round of applicants from there. After May 1st they decide on the empty spaces or the spaces unconfirmed or if there is an exceptional later applicant. Hope this helps!

 

[birdman78]

thanks winter.
It does - I doubt if you know this but do you know the general statistics - how many people who didn't make the early descision make it in usually 1 or 2 people or is it more like a third or half.


I just sent out my application yesterday and I really really hope to get in. I totally fell in love with chapman after i visited but that was already after feb 1st
didn't even hear of it before hand but now it's my #1 choice.

keep your fingers crossed for me.

What discipline are you in again?

 

[Jayimess]

Originally posted by wannabe2:
Jayimess,

What discipline was your friend admitted to?

Do you mind sharing what his/her background is? Lot's of experience, major, etc.

She applied for editing with the priority deadline.

It's the same friend that came to LA and interviewed with AFI last week for editing as well.

I don't feel comfortable posting her details on here, I'm sorry. It's just not my place. So I'll tell you about our school instead.

We both graduated from Cleveland State University, a small state school in Ohio with a burgeoning film and digital media program. With a fellow alum already going to Chapman as a Producer, and myself at USC as a Screenwriter, our alumni have been doing well academically the last year or so...pretty exciting, especially since we've also got some folks working as professionals both here in LA and back in Ohio.

She's brilliant, and she's very passionate, and that's all I can really tell you. They didn't interview her or ask for a reel, so the insane amount of time she tells me she spent on her apps must have really paid off.

Good luck to everyone.

 

[Winterreverie]

for chapman-- the apps are huge-- and are extensive compared to what they expected at UCLA. I'm not sure what the stats are between priority vs. the actual admission date-- I do know that screen writing and directing fill up first.

All I can tell you, if you didn't apply priority is to bug bug bug them. I know that seems counter productive But I know two people personally (Both accepted Literally the day before orientation) who I truly believe got in on persistence alone.

Don't be annoying, per say. But make yourself memorable. Ask if they need any additional materials. Ask if you get in on your second choice discipline if you could transfer to the first after the first year. Ask about TA-ships Ask questions you might already know the answers to (because of these forums- we really don't hide much here which is awesome). Basically, let them know that you are in love with the school. Do it via email or phone. And that might help when they make their way across your app.

If not, apply again next year, but make priority.

 

[Winterreverie]

By the way-- the week long orientation is amazing and SOOOOO much fun!

 

[SeattleCinemaniac]

Winter,

Thank you so much for your invaluable advice.

What do you know about Chapman's film studies program? Do their slots fill up as quickly as those for writing and directing? The reason I ask is because I'm two days away from submitting my film studies application. Believe me, had I discovered Chapman last year, I would have applied well in advance of the February 1st priority deadline.

Here's an open question all SF visitors. Who besides me has applied to at least one film studies/criticism program for admission this fall?

Ciao for now,

J.G.

 

[birdman78]

hey winter,

thanks you so much for your advise... it's really awesome that you are willing to be so helpful. I'll do everything that I can except, I'm afraid, wait another year. I'm turning 30 in september and really don't want to push it back another year... so unfortunately, if i get in somewhere decent I'll probably go.
That said I will be persistent, and hope they see it my way.

I put in more effort into my chapman application than any other school (I applied to about 6 others).
I got really good responses from other schools so far (interview to columbia, AFI and BARD) - so I think my chances would have been pretty solid if I applied before Febuary.

If I end up getting in, I'll buy you a drink when i get there.

cheers,

 

[Winterreverie]

As far as I know, film studies is a newer program and didn't fill all its spaces this previous year. The program from what I know is very flexible and allows you to take screenwriting and production classes as electives. Other than that I don't know too much. My friends in the program seem happy enough. If you have specific questions I can ask one of my friends and get back to you on it when I get an opportunity.

 

[Winterreverie]

Woo hoo-- I'll take you up on that drink-- and wish you the best of luck.

Offhand, what did you apply to as a second choice?

If it makes you feel any better, many grads are pushing 30-- some are past 40, many have worked professionally prior to attending. One for instance actual started the film industry in Namibia...