Chapman News

[ndakoulas]

See if this page looks familiar...

http://chapman.edu/admission/application/adm_status.asp

 

[manofaction]

Thanks to both of you. I have figured it out. For some reason, I just kept checking the web advisor link.

 

[Winterreverie]

For those of you who asked me in private questions what my application stats were, here you go:

GPA 3.56
BA in English
BA in theatre
Minor in digital media

I trained under documentary filmmaker Saul Landau, bbut only in digital video. I graduated last year.

 

[Airbum88]

Wow...no wonder you got admitted.

 

[Philly]

Hello all. I am applying for the graduate directing emphasis at Chapman. I have been checking this page out every now and again and decided to join as well. I just received an update on my application status. I got an email from the grad assistant that stated that my application had been reviewed and the commitee would like to see more work. They asked for me to send a DVD with a complete film on it. Has anyone else gotten the same request? Does anyone know when Chapman usually hold interviews?

 

[Winterreverie]

Hey Philly,

I just got in without an interview, so I don't think interviews are generally necessary for Chapman, It seems that they have no bearing as to whether you will be accepted so it looks like they ask people to interview as necessary, versus UCLA who has all finalists interview.

 

[Airbum88]

My application for screenwriting is still under evaluation. I guess the good part is that I'm not rejected yet but I wouldn't classify that as good news yet.

 

[Philly]

Has anyone applied to Chapman's directing emphasis? If so, have you had any notifications about your application status?

 

[Tima]

Philly,

I applied to the directing emphasis and no response yet. I even contacted them by phone, but they always connect me to voice mail. I have left 2 message in the past 2 weeks and no call back either. My online status also says my application is still under review. Hope this helps.

 

[Winterreverie]

have either of you tried emailing Joe Slowensky or the graduate assistant?

 

[ndakoulas]

I applied for Chapman's cinematography emphasis and haven't heard anything yet either. It seems like most people haven't had any contact, and I'm not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Even though I applied by the priority deadline, Chapman's regular deadline isn't until May, so I don't know if decisions are being made on a first-come first-serve basis or what. It'd be nice to know my status though and if they need to see some samples of my work. I haven't yet heard of any Chapman cinematography applicants on this board.

 

[UMCPGrad]

I just spoke with someone at Chapman to ask why I wasn't admitted, and he frankly told me that they only accept 10-15 people into the Director's program... he also said that they look for people with prior filmmaking experience. Since I didn't have any filmmaking experience, it was nearly impossible for me to be accepted

 

[Kurt Wagner]

that's bull****... why the heck do they say then that they look for people with creative backgrounds, commitment, good students and all that stuff... and mention but doesn't matter if they have film experience and thay they look for diverse people from all backgrounds. They say all that in theri website and brochures then tell us the opposite when they reject us?

It wastes our time applying if they are going to say stuff like that after the fact.

 

[Winterreverie]

Who exactly did you talk to at Chapman. That seems like a pretty fishy excuse..

 

[manofaction]

I would call again.
And even if you get the same person answering you, tell him honestly, that that explanation is a contradiction. Especially for a three year program like Chapman. A contradiction and a half.

 

[Winterreverie]

read this thread:

http://forums.studentfilms.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5486066451/m/1611003403/p/3


Someone on it straight up says they got into Chapman with no reel and no experience.

I think whoever you talked to that said they don't accept people without experience was full of it.

 

[Philly]

Originally posted by Winterreverie:
have either of you tried emailing Joe Slowensky or the graduate assistant?

I have tried emailing both actually. Nate is the grad asst.'s name...very helpful guy! They asked for a copy of my work to review a few days ago, so we'll se what they think.

Other than that, just keeping my fingers crossed.

Did anyone here apply to USC? Still waiting to hear from them as well.

 

[Kurt Wagner]

Which poster are you talking about in this thread you reference? It's 3 pages long and would help to find the post quicker if you knew the specific person.

Also, I doubt this matters, the thread is in the undergrad section and this thread is grad. So maybe that might be a deciding factor. Also, was that person who got in without experience applying for film production?

I applied to USC. Havent heard from them

 

[Winterreverie]

Chairman Meow

on the bottom of the second page.

 

[Tima]

I spoke with Nate today and he told me my decision is still pending and they should get back to me either by mail or email....