Columbia 2014 Applicants (1 Viewer)

[Africana]

Fightclub I am not sure about a tuition waiver with Columbia but if they do I think it would be 1 person based on merit, but thats just my thinking.

And yeah I'm also trying to stay hopeful that they are still looking at applications and waiting to notify more people about interviews and then I'm re-reading my application which I wouldn't advise its like the youtube black hole and hour later and I have not really accomplished anything. Sigh good luck everyone. x

 

[kseaplease]

Wish to see you in Columbia! It seems that I'm the first one to go to interview. It really scared me. I don't know if there's a tuition waiver opportunity, but I know there are lots of scholarship. Financial is not a big problem for me right now. I just want the offer so badly.
I gave up on NYU. I don't think I could hear anything from them.

Did they say you were the first person to be interviewed?

 

[C. Anna Belly]

The fact that some of us haven't received an interview invitation yet does not look good, i'll give you guys that. But as I'm trying to be a glass half-full kind of person, let's just remind ourselves that invitations go out until the beginning of march (just read last year's thread...) and that our applications are divided amongst several groups of professors that review our application individually. I still think we should hold on just a little bit longer

 

[CHROMKODE]

If one does get and interview. What are the odds of getting in. Anyone have an idea?

 

[cadencotard]

If one does get and interview. What are the odds of getting in. Anyone have an idea?

I've read on other posts that you have a 50% chance of getting in, but I don't know how accurate and up to date this information is.

 

[Carrie Z]

Did they say you were the

Did they say you were the first person to be interviewed?

no. but it seems like I was the first one.

 

[Anon33]

Congratulations on your interview! Columbia is a great school...I wouldn't give up hope on other schools just yet, I hear interviews are still going out.

 

[Carrie Z]

Congratulations on your interview! Columbia is a great school...I wouldn't give up hope on other schools just yet, I hear interviews are still going out.

Thank you. don't lose faith. I just heard from Columbia. I'm still waiting for NYU and USC. Got pretty desperate though. good luck.

 

[kseaplease]

Wherein I've only applied to Columbia I've taken special interest in only what is said in this particular thread. So i'm curious; has anyone spoken to Columbia and received specifics? Are they still sending out invites? Also, for those of you that have interviewed, was it ever made known to you during the interview what application characteristics stood out? Like, "oh we liked your personal essay, or your scene summary etc?" Does experience play a large role? If so, how do they know about your experience prior to the interview? Soooo many late night questions, sorry for rambling everyone.

 

[almilife]

Wherein I've only applied to Columbia I've taken special interest in only what is said in this particular thread. So i'm curious; has anyone spoken to Columbia and received specifics? Are they still sending out invites? Also, for those of you that have interviewed, was it ever made known to you during the interview what application characteristics stood out? Like, "oh we liked your personal essay, or your scene summary etc?" Does experience play a large role? If so, how do they know about your experience prior to the interview? Soooo many late night questions, sorry for rambling everyone.

I have talked to Columbia and all they told me is that my creative portfolio stood out, but they didn't go into too many details on that. I have my interview next month. I also told that experience does not play a huge role, that they are just more interested a unique way of storytelling.

I am jumping into this thread a little late. I applied for the screenwriting/directing program, but I am more focused on screenwriting. Columbia is my first pick, so I am happy to get this far. Does Columbia interview everyone they are considering, or has some people gotten acceptance letters without an interview?

Good luck everyone!

 

[June22]

Hey all,

New to this thread. Just wanted to let you know that I interviewed with Columbia for the Creative Producing MFA today. I am an international applicant and I felt the interview went well although it was over skype. Anyone know by when we can hear back after the interview? Will we be sent an email? Letter? Call?
Excited to hear back!

 

[iWonder]

almilife Answer me these questions three:

1. Did Columbia call or email you?
2. Did they tell you about the strength of your portfolio and what they are looking for in a potential student in the interview notification?
3. When did you receive your interview invite?

I'm just a little confused on how they talked to you about your portfolio before having an interview. Congratulations on the invite!

 

[almilife]

almilife Answer me these questions three:

1. Did Columbia call or email you?
2. Did they tell you about the strength of your portfolio and what they are looking for in a potential student in the interview notification?
3. When did you receive your interview invite?

I'm just a little confused on how they talked to you about your portfolio before having an interview. Congratulations on the invite!

Thanks!

I got an email inviting me for the interview. They didn't tell me much about my portfolio but they said they are just "looking for a unique way of storytelling." I sent in my demo reel and if course my writing. I got my interview notice around the 2nd week of Feburary.

 

[Carrie Z]

It's March, we probably will hear something next week. They told me the result would come out in 2-3 weeks. I had my interview on Feb 17 so it should be tomorrow. cross my fingers.

 

[Ciara17]

It's March, we probably will hear something next week. They told me the result would come out in 2-3 weeks. I had my interview on Feb 17 so it should be tomorrow. cross my fingers.

My interview isn't until March 17th, so I'm hoping I hear soon after that!

 

[haleygao2008]

@Carrie Z I had my interview for Creative Producing on Feb 19 and they told me the decision will come out in Mid-March. Keep my fingers crossed.

 

[Carrie Z]

@Carrie Z I had my interview for Creative Producing on Feb 19 and they told me the decision will come out in Mid-March. Keep my fingers crossed.

Good luck. What's your major?

 

[haleygao2008]

Good luck. What's your major?

I am an international student. I majored in film producing at my undergraduate. u?

 

[Carrie Z]

I am an international student. I majored in film producing at my undergraduate. u?

I'm also an international student. Your last name is Gao? Are you Chinese?

 

[haleygao2008]

I'm also an international student. Your last name is Gao? Are you Chinese?

Yep. You too? I am staying in China. Have you already stayed in United States? Because you were interviewed on the Columbia campus.