Columbia University MFA 2015 (Official Thread)

[bozich10]

anyone who got interviewed but not hearing back from the producing program??? i still haven't heard back, kind of worried.... should i call them,

Hey! I had an interview and haven't heard back yet either. Stressful! I emailed Chloe and she said that Columbia is on spring break right now so she advised waiting until the end of the week/beginning of next week before contacting anyone. Hope that helps!

 

[jennyguo]

Hey! I had an interview and haven't heard back yet either. Stressful! I emailed Chloe and she said that Columbia is on spring break right now so she advised waiting until the end of the week/beginning of next week before contacting anyone. Hope that helps!

hiii, i am stressed too.... becuz lots of people already heard back from them... i don't know if we are being rejected or what so confused lol

 

[JakeHannaford]

I spoke to an assistant to the Film Program today about when we could expect to hear back (screenwriting/directing), and she said the following: "The committees are still completing interviews through to the first week in April - decisions should be finalized sometime around then, and will be sent via email."

This seems to run counter to what someone else has said, who said we'd hear by the end of this week. That seemed a bit too early, since on the spreadsheet people still have interviews this week. Anyway, figured you guys would like to know!

 

[Johnny Cee]

I spoke to an assistant to the Film Program today about when we could expect to hear back (screenwriting/directing), and she said the following: "The committees are still completing interviews through to the first week in April - decisions should be finalized sometime around then, and will be sent via email."

This seems to run counter to what someone else has said, who said we'd hear by the end of this week. That seemed a bit too early, since on the spreadsheet people still have interviews this week. Anyway, figured you guys would like to know!

This is also the information that I was given. I also personally know that interviews are going until at least March 22.

 

[TaylorOrtega]

Hi! Congrats on Columbia's Creative Producing program! I applied as well and haven't heard anything yet, but was wondering if you or anyone else knows, how many students they tend to take and if it's possible to get waitlisted.

Hey! My apologies for the delay in response! I am unsure how many they take, I thought it was around 24, but I could be completely wrong! Also, not sure about the wait list also. Sorry I am not much help :/

 

[Sush]

I had my interview yesterday at Columbia. Eric and Dan interviewed me. Like everyone here has said, it was very casual. Great conversation.. I almost didn't want it to end! They do really know your application inside out. Dan even quoted something from my essay! They also suggested a couple of films and books to me. I don't know if that means just read these books, you're not coming to Columbia! h aha ha.. JK.. I think it went well, but who knows what decision they will make. It lasted 35 mins. Garret said, they will send out notifications in early April. Good luck to all! I still haven't heard a word from NYU and my application still says "Submitted".

 

[Haisu]

Not sure yet. I have gotten a pretty good scholarship from both Northwestern and Carnegie Mellon. And its better than columbia's scholarship. I am an international student and taking out the loans is a huge decision. So thinking... You?

I am also in Carnegie Mellon! But haven't paid the deposit yet.. I'll go to the admitted student weekend and make decision then...

 

[Joshua Aka]

I still haven't heard a word from NYU and my application still says "Submitted".

story of my lifetime haha

 

[bleh]

I had my interview yesterday at Columbia. Eric and Dan interviewed me. Like everyone here has said, it was very casual. Great conversation.. I almost didn't want it to end! They do really know your application inside out. Dan even quoted something from my essay! They also suggested a couple of films and books to me. I don't know if that means just read these books, you're not coming to Columbia! h aha ha.. JK.. I think it went well, but who knows what decision they will make. It lasted 35 mins. Garret said, they will send out notifications in early April. Good luck to all! I still haven't heard a word from NYU and my application still says "Submitted".

yeah early April is what I heard from one of the students as well. Phew! the suspense is killing me...

 

[Johnny Cee]

I had my interview yesterday at Columbia. Eric and Dan interviewed me. Like everyone here has said, it was very casual. Great conversation.. I almost didn't want it to end! They do really know your application inside out. Dan even quoted something from my essay! They also suggested a couple of films and books to me. I don't know if that means just read these books, you're not coming to Columbia! h aha ha.. JK.. I think it went well, but who knows what decision they will make. It lasted 35 mins. Garret said, they will send out notifications in early April. Good luck to all! I still haven't heard a word from NYU and my application still says "Submitted".

Awesome, Sush! Did you do in person or via Skype?

 

[JakeHannaford]

I had my interview yesterday at Columbia. Eric and Dan interviewed me. Like everyone here has said, it was very casual. Great conversation.. I almost didn't want it to end! They do really know your application inside out. Dan even quoted something from my essay! They also suggested a couple of films and books to me. I don't know if that means just read these books, you're not coming to Columbia! h aha ha.. JK.. I think it went well, but who knows what decision they will make. It lasted 35 mins. Garret said, they will send out notifications in early April. Good luck to all! I still haven't heard a word from NYU and my application still says "Submitted".

Great to hear it went well! I interviewed with Ramin and David. I wonder how they decide who interviews with who. This whole process has made me want to work in admissions some day, just to know how it works from the other side!

 

[bleh]

Great to hear it went well! I interviewed with Ramin and David. I wonder how they decide who interviews with who. This whole process has made me want to work in admissions some day, just to know how it works from the other side!

Wow Ramin! He's one of my fav directors (although he didnt interview me). Good luck Sush. Jake and everyone else!

 

[JakeHannaford]

Wow Ramin! He's one of my fav directors (although he didnt interview me). Good luck Sush. Jake and everyone else!

RIGHT?? I wanted to tell him he was awesome but I played it cool.

 

[Sush]

RIGHT?? I wanted to tell him he was awesome but I played it cool.

Ah! I was hoping I would get Ramin!! I did mention him and that his films really resonate with me!

 

[Sush]

Awesome, Sush! Did you do in person or via Skype?

I went in person, @Johnny Cee

 

[Johnny Cee]

Had my interview this week, was very conversational. I felt like it was about 20 minutes? Lots of familiarity with my films and work though.

 

[smooshie]

Hey congrats to everyone that got interviewed/accepted!
I applied to Columbia's Screenwriting/directing. Haven't heard anything from them yet.
I take it as a rejection.
Just wish they could speed it up though. Does anyone know when the rejections will be going out?
I know it probably doesn't matter at this point, but I'd like the closure of an answer at least >.<

 

[Nagham]

Hey congrats to everyone that got interviewed/accepted!
I applied to Columbia's Screenwriting/directing. Haven't heard anything from them yet.
I take it as a rejection.
Just wish they could speed it up though. Does anyone know when the rejections will be going out?
I know it probably doesn't matter at this point, but I'd like the closure of an answer at least >.<

Hi @smooshie. But I think Columbia hasn't sent out acceptances yet.

 

[bozich10]

hiii, i am stressed too.... becuz lots of people already heard back from them... i don't know if we are being rejected or what so confused lol

Anything yet?

 

[JakeHannaford]

Anyone still have an interview scheduled? Or do you think interviews are now complete?