Columbia University MFA 2015 (Official Thread)

[Nagham]

So great to see a lot of Satyajit fans on this board. And wow, Nagham you got into NYU already? That must make waiting for Columbia a little easier haha

Thanks a lot! I am still stressed about that.

 

[bleh]

Thanks a lot! I am still stressed about that.

nothing here yet...submission status still says submitted

 

[mrod93]

I received a phone call today from Maureen that I was waitlisted.

 

[Johnny Cee]

Johnny Cee, Kurosawa and Ray were admirers of each others work . Yes, Nagham congrats on NYU! that must have eased the waiting stress a bit for Columbia?

Very true! Looks like a lot of mutual admiration everywhere @bleh

I received a phone call today from Maureen that I was wait listed.

Are you Producing or Screenwriting/Directing?

 

[mrod93]

Very true! Looks like a lot of mutual admiration everywhere @bleh


Are you Producing or Screenwriting/Directing?

producing

 

[Johnny Cee]

producing

Ah I see. I thought they usually e-mailed for waitlist, but I guess not!

 

[Point Break]

I received a phone call today from Maureen that I was waitlisted.

Did you get an interview, or no? I'm wondering if those without interviews at this point have even the slightest chance to waitlist.

 

[mrod93]

Did you get an interview, or no? I'm wondering if those without interviews at this point have even the slightest chance to waitlist.

I did interview in person.

 

[Nalcsart]

It was nice of them to call though… ? Did you get to ask why?

 

[Point Break]

Makes sense... Congratulations though!! According to previous threads, those on the waitlist have a good chance of moving to accepted (if you can only stomach MORE waiting). Good luck!!!

 

[supertramp19]

N/A

 

[Sush]

checking my phone and email every few seconds. lol.. (looked twice while I type this sentence). #craycray

Congratulations @supertramp19 and @mrod93. Mrod93 waitlist means there is still hope!

 

[JakeHannaford]

checking my phone and email every few seconds. lol.. (looked twice while I type this sentence). #craycray

Congratulations @supertramp19 and @mrod93. Mrod93 waitlist means there is still hope!

Same here! Ugh...

 

[Johnny Cee]

checking my phone and email every few seconds. lol.. (looked twice while I type this sentence). #craycray

Congratulations @supertramp19 and @mrod93. Mrod93 waitlist means there is still hope!

I'm doing the same exact thing...but I believe that Eric (who historically makes the calls) teaches a class on Thursday from 2-5 PM (EST) so I'm staying a bit more relaxed during those hours.

While we're all waiting...I thought I'd share a really cool YouTube channel to help everyone pass the time. This guy does video essays on directors and the videos are all really nicely crafted and enlightening. Here's one on Kurosawa (he's got a really cool Fincher and Edgar Wright one too, amongst many others):

 

[jennyguo]

still no answer ... from producing program.... TT TT hope not a rejection. anyone on the same boat with me ?

 

[jennyguo]

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Nothing

We both applied for the producing program

you heard back yet ? =((((( i am thinking the worst at the moment

 

[bleh]

checking my phone and email every few seconds. lol.. (looked twice while I type this sentence). #craycray

Congratulations @supertramp19 and @mrod93. Mrod93 waitlist means there is still hope!

same here. also looks like everyone's interview (Scr/dir) seemingly went well..so I'm curious how they make these decisions..I was also checking 2013 forums, and looks like decisions were made as late as April 19th. (confirming wait listed ones)

 

[JakeHannaford]

I'm doing the same exact thing...but I believe that Eric (who historically makes the calls) teaches a class on Thursday from 2-5 PM (EST) so I'm staying a bit more relaxed during those hours.

Good to know! Also a relief to know I'm not the only one hyper-fixating on all the little details.

Also, I've received four automated telemarketer calls on my cell in the past two days, and it's damn near killing me.

 

[bozich10]

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you heard back yet ? =((((( i am thinking the worst at the moment

Hey! Ira literally just called me and told me I'm on the waitlist. I'm sure you'll be hearing something soon!

 

[Nalcsart]

There is still hope bozich10! For what program?