Columbia 2014 Applicants (1 Viewer)

[C. Anna Belly]

Best of luck Anna. I interviewed with Eric and Dan about two weeks ago via skype. They're both very nice and friendly. The only tip I would say is that they'll be asking you questions specific about your background and portfolio, so be prepared to answer them and try to have a clear answer of what type of things you want to write.

Thank you!! Interview is today i'm so nervous ;-)

 

[C. Anna Belly]

So I had my interview with Eric and Dan yesterday, I feel like it went pretty good. We talked a lot about my portfolio, the films that I had recently seen and loved (in the period of these past 2 years), they seemed to agree with me most of the time and shared a lot of my taste in films so it pretty much led to a discussion about movies that we all loved as people and not as interviewer/interviewee. They also were curious about my way of writing, they wanted to know how I work, what goes through my head when i come up with an idea, the biggest challenges i've had to face so far when it comes to scriptwriting. I have a job as a script reader for a film company and they were also interested about that and asked me if I had taken away anything from this regarding my own creativity. I tried not to be shy when they told me it was my turn to ask questions about Columbia so I went ahead and they seemed to enjoy my questions. I hope everything went as smoothly as I think, I'm now extremely nervous and impatient, hope it turns out well for all of us. They told me we should hear back from them pretty soon, like end of the month/early april, does anyone have any info on that??
I don't know if interviews are still going on but if they are good luck to whoever hasn't had it yet.

 

[GMF]

So I had my interview with Eric and Dan yesterday, I feel like it went pretty good. We talked a lot about my portfolio, the films that I had recently seen and loved (in the period of these past 2 years), they seemed to agree with me most of the time and shared a lot of my taste in films so it pretty much led to a discussion about movies that we all loved as people and not as interviewer/interviewee. They also were curious about my way of writing, they wanted to know how I work, what goes through my head when i come up with an idea, the biggest challenges i've had to face so far when it comes to scriptwriting. I have a job as a script reader for a film company and they were also interested about that and asked me if I had taken away anything from this regarding my own creativity. I tried not to be shy when they told me it was my turn to ask questions about Columbia so I went ahead and they seemed to enjoy my questions. I hope everything went as smoothly as I think, I'm now extremely nervous and impatient, hope it turns out well for all of us. They told me we should hear back from them pretty soon, like end of the month/early april, does anyone have any info on that??
I don't know if interviews are still going on but if they are good luck to whoever hasn't had it yet.

Sounds pretty similar to mine! I emailed after my interview and was told that they'll let me know in early April.

Just out of curiosity, how long was your interview? Mine was about 20 minutes.

 

[C. Anna Belly]

Sounds pretty similar to mine! I emailed after my interview and was told that they'll let me know in early April.

Just out of curiosity, how long was your interview? Mine was about 20 minutes.

Ok well I guess we're set for early April then I'm going to Scotland with a bunch of friends at that time, if I do get in I hope i'll be able to get the call or email...
Anyway, my interview was via skype so I know it lasted exactly 38 minutes and 17 seconds haha

 

[Fightclub]

I called the admission office. They'll send out the decision end of this week or the early of next week. Harsh Times!

 

[cadencotard]

Hey

I've been accepted. Eric sent me an email asking me to call him asap cause he didn't have my phone number.
The thing is that I "only" got a $10,000 scholarship. I don't think I can afford to pay that much. We'll see. (I realize that getting a $10,000 scholarship is amazing, I'm only using the word "only" because I come from a very poor family).

For those of you who have not received a call or an email from Columbia: I know that every year some applicants only find out a week later... So don't lose hope if you haven't heard anything yet!

 

[rjames]

Hey

I've been accepted. Eric sent me an email asking me to call him asap cause he didn't have my phone number.
The thing is that I "only" got a $10,000 scholarship. I don't think I can afford to pay that much. We'll see. (I realize that getting a $10,000 scholarship is amazing, I'm only using the word "only" because I come from a very poor family).

For those of you who have not received a call or an email from Columbia: I know that every year some applicants only find out a week later... So don't lose hope if you haven't heard anything yet!

Hey, congrats on the acceptance!!! Try to take some time to celebrate, you never know what could come up for your finances. Have you tried applying for grants?

 

[GMF]

Thanks for the info cadencotard. Either way we should be finding out soon. Got a little worried when I started reading your reply, because I've heard nothing yet.

Does anyone know if they call everyone? Or will some be via email too?

Hope you figure out a way to finance it. The scholarship is separate from financial aid, right? So there's still some hope. And congrats, it's quite an accomplishment to get in! At the very least you should feel some validation about the quality of your work.

 

[cadencotard]

Thanks for the info cadencotard. Either way we should be finding out soon. Got a little worried when I started reading your reply, because I've heard nothing yet.

Does anyone know if they call everyone? Or will some be via email too?

Hope you figure out a way to finance it. The scholarship is separate from financial aid, right? So there's still some hope. And congrats, it's quite an accomplishment to get in! At the very least you should feel some validation about the quality of your work.

Thanks to both of you!

GMF: I might be wrong but last year it seems as if they called some of the applicants and emailed the others. I'm not sure why they do that.

As for my finances, both my parents make less than $15,000 a year so there's not gonna be any miracles there. But now I'm a bit confused about what this scholarship really is. Eric said "the faculty has decided to grant you $10,000" but I really don't know what that actually means. If I still have to pay more than $35,000 a year I'm definitely not gonna be able to make it.

Anyway, I know I shouldn't be talking about that right now. Whether you get in or not I hope you'll hear from them soon because being in the dark really sucks.

 

[Fightclub]

Thanks to both of you!

GMF: I might be wrong but last year it seems as if they called some of the applicants and emailed the others. I'm not sure why they do that.

As for my finances, both my parents make less than $15,000 a year so there's not gonna be any miracles there. But now I'm a bit confused about what this scholarship really is. Eric said "the faculty has decided to grant you $10,000" but I really don't know what that actually means. If I still have to pay more than $35,000 a year I'm definitely not gonna be able to make it.

Anyway, I know I shouldn't be talking about that right now. Whether you get in or not I hope you'll hear from them soon because being in the dark really sucks.

Congrats @cadencotard!!!
I haven't heard anything yet. In addition I can't log in , I guess they are updating the page.

 

[ganbare112]

Just got called by Eric, I'm in as well for directing/screenwriting!

 

[GMF]

Thanks to both of you!

GMF: I might be wrong but last year it seems as if they called some of the applicants and emailed the others. I'm not sure why they do that.

As for my finances, both my parents make less than $15,000 a year so there's not gonna be any miracles there. But now I'm a bit confused about what this scholarship really is. Eric said "the faculty has decided to grant you $10,000" but I really don't know what that actually means. If I still have to pay more than $35,000 a year I'm definitely not gonna be able to make it.

Anyway, I know I shouldn't be talking about that right now. Whether you get in or not I hope you'll hear from them soon because being in the dark really sucks.

I can't say for sure, but I know from my acceptance letter from NYU the department scholarship is separate from the institutional financial aid. If you don't get what you need, it's always worth trying to plead your case to the financial aid department. Just remember to be nice and friendly, that went a long way in helping with getting better aid package at my undergrad.

Just got called by Eric, I'm in as well for directing/screenwriting!

Congrats!

 

[Fightclub]

Just got called by Eric, I'm in as well for directing/screenwriting!

Congrats @ganbare112!!!
If you don't mind can I ask if Eric was one of your interviewers?

 

[ganbare112]

Thanks a bunch!! Yep, I interviewed with Eric and Dan.

 

[rjames]

I just got the call! I interviewed with Katherine and Hilary, but Eric was the one who called me. Completely stunned.

 

[Fightclub]

I just got the call! I interviewed with Katherine and Hilary, but Eric was the one who called me. Completely stunned.

Congrsats @rjames
I remember you were worried about NYU. So it's time to celebrate with columbia admission. Are you from the US?

 

[rjames]

Congrsats @rjames
I remember you were worried about NYU. So it's time to celebrate with columbia admission. Are you from the US?

Yes! I live in Los Angeles. Also was accepted at CalArts, now I have to decide between relocating or staying put. :/

 

[Ovsanna]

I had my interview with Eric and Dan on March 21th, but I haven't heard anything yet God, I'm so nervous. They told me they liked my film and scripts, but in this case that doesn't mean anything, they can still reject me

 

[cadencotard]

I can't say for sure, but I know from my acceptance letter from NYU the department scholarship is separate from the institutional financial aid. If you don't get what you need, it's always worth trying to plead your case to the financial aid department. Just remember to be nice and friendly, that went a long way in helping with getting better aid package at my undergrad.


Congrats!

Well I hope you're right! I just sent an email to Eric asking him about that so we'll see how it goes.

Ovsanna: Last year some people were called as long as one week after the first person had been accepted. So don't lose hope.

 

[Fightclub]

I had my interview with Eric and Dan on March 21th, but I haven't heard anything yet God, I'm so nervous. They told me they liked my film and scripts, but in this case that doesn't mean anything, they can still reject me

@Ovsanna Don't loose your hope. As just three applicants announced their admission, I guess they didn't send out all notifications. Additionally, all of them are from the US. I guess they usually send out the decisions of international applicants via Email. BTW we'll see tomorrow. I can't sleep tonight!