Columbia 2013 Applicants

[ath579]

@brehco, Good to hear! Thank you

 

[Abbmona]

@ath579

I meant this year it seems VERY different from previous years. Dusty_rose and another person got notified really early from the Screenwriting/Directing group and it was by email. Then for the entire weekend no one heard anything. It still puzzles me why they were notified so much earlier and detached from everyone else. So by that point, I thought they had finished because I know that they made calls over the weekend from previous years and then today, actually, is when things really started hitting off. This just goes to show that you CANNOT figure out there process. They change it every year and me nor anyone will be able to figure it out UNLESS you are the actual admissions committee and even then some things are still probably TOP SECRET! Also this year, most of the interviews will be taking place end of March whereas Dusty_Rose and another person are in early March or end of February. Yeah...I'm done trying to figure them out LOL! Maybe @ ColumbiaNYC can be of some more help.

 

[ath579]

Yeah, that is confusing. I just want to know if they're done giving out interviews. It would put my mind at ease.

 

[Sara Suri]

Originally posted by sudarshansuresh:
Just got a call from Columbia! Scheduled an interview for 12th of March. NOW I'm tense.

Good luck everyone. I'm sure the interview calls will go on through this week.

Sudarshan, are you in Cal right now? When did they call you? (Indian Standard Time). I thought they'd be mailing international students.

 

[Africana]

Hi everyone I've been lurking this year and haven't contributed yet, and i benefited so much last year from the support.

I received an email yesterday for an interview I'm an international student applied for mfa directing. Second year applying last year applied to nyu, columbia, ucla etc. got rejected by all except nyu singapore i got an interview, got accepted had to turn it down cause i couldn't afford it and my country doesn't offer loans scholarships etc.

this year got rejected by nyu, columbia college waiting for my colubmia interview and yea or nea from ucla.

rejection sucks but it shouldn't discourage you, i've learnt so much just through applying and have become a better writer. for me the whole thing has been a rollercoaster of emotions but what i learnt was that i had to believe in myself and my dream even when it looked hopeless and delusional to friends/family.

right now i'm terrified for the columbia interview but also excited. i'm so happy i reapplied and dug deeper for this application. my point is if u haven't heard yet keep the faith & if u have and its a no don't give up and write through the rejection.

 

[pinsandneedles]

Maybe ignorance is bliss?

 

[sudarshansuresh]

Originally posted by Sara Suri:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by sudarshansuresh:
Just got a call from Columbia! Scheduled an interview for 12th of March. NOW I'm tense.

Good luck everyone. I'm sure the interview calls will go on through this week.

Sudarshan, are you in Cal right now? When did they call you? (Indian Standard Time). I thought they'd be mailing international students. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Sara, yes I am in Cal right now. They called me around 12.30 am (IST) last night. I guess they don't know or bother with the time difference. They would have mailed if I didn't answer.

I'm really sorry to hear about Tisch. I haven't heard anything from there either. Not sure if that's a good thing or a bad thing. Wish you the best for the remaining applications!

 

[Moira]

Hey Guys, I also got a call from Columbia yesterday, but couldn't answer it. I hope they try again :\ Damn!

 

[ark]

Originally posted by Moira:
Hey Guys, I also got a call from Columbia yesterday, but couldn't answer it. I hope they try again :\ Damn!

Moira, if you got the number, I suggest call back. Or just call the admissions office up.

 

[matildabrown]

should i give up hope if i haven't been called yet?

 

[edzbit]

I'm an international applicant and I've just got an email and call for an interview for Columbia directing this morning so I think they're still doing the calls!

 

[Moira]

I actually tried calling back but got an answering machine with different options to choose from. But at the end of the recording the voice said "your Columbia University". That's how I know. But I have no idea which department or office tried to call me. I want them to send me an email, too ^^

 

[Ranste]

I'm an International student as well, got a call and an email last night for an interview. I applied for directing. When I scheduled the interview there was a bunch of open slots to choose from, so I'm guessing they still have a lot of calls to make. Good luck to everyone. keep your spirits up!

 

[matildabrown]

So not to despair for me then?

 

[ColumbiaNYC]

What would despair help you?

I know about one fellow classmate last year who was in New York for his NYU interview. Columbia called him and they scheduled an interview a few days later. That was early March.

I suggest if you haven't heard until the second week of March you should consider looking for other future plans. Before that: Keep the hope up.

@Moira: Are you sure you called the right number? If they tried calling you, you can almost be sure to have an interview (I can't come up with another reason for a call). The film office is open until 5pm today and tomorrow. But anyway, you should receive an email too very soon.

 

[Moira]

@ColumbiaNYC: I looked on Columbias website and the number on my phone display was the general information number of the Morningside Campus. I guess that's just their telecommunication system, that from every phone within the school the gerneral number is displayed. I will wait for a call today and if I don't hear anything, I'll write an email to the admission office. I hope it is an interview request! =)

 

[ath579]

Anyone hear anything today?

 

[Virat]

Nope,heard nothing here.

I'm guessing there is no bifurcation in the selection of Directing and Screenwriting applicants, as they are part of one MFA film class initially. But just to know, have any of the candidates who opted for screenwriting heard anything back?

 

[pinsandneedles]

Not a word.

 

[ReneeM]

Hey guys,

I didn't hear anything from them yet, and I called the admission office, but the man who picked up phone told me he won't let me know if I will also get a interview invitation or not.........So I assume I just have to continue to wait.....with patience....