Columbia University - MFA - Fall 2018 (7 Viewers)

[Tsh]

Do you think there are any more interviews left?

I was given the option to interview only the 12th or the 13th, so to my knowledge yesterday was the last day to interview? Does anyone else have any more information on this?

 

[ash_ketchum]

anything? lol

 

[Operator]

anything? lol

The wait is killing me. Not like I'd be able to afford to move to NYC even if I was accepted.

 

[ash_ketchum]

The wait is killing me. Not like I'd be able to afford to move to NYC even if I was accepted.

I mean it’s still going right lol? And you might be able to

 

[Operator]

I mean it’s still going right lol? And you might be able to

I'm an unemployed disabled veteran. I'm 100% relying on financial aid and gradplus loans to fund this degree. There's no way I can afford first, last and broker fee in NYC. Now if I get approved for student housing then it may be doable since there's a better chance of them allowing me to pay them later since they know loans will be coming in eventually.

 

[ash_ketchum]

I'm an unemployed disabled veteran. I'm 100% relying on financial aid and gradplus loans to fund this degree. There's no way I can afford first, last and broker fee in NYC. Now if I get approved for student housing then it may be doable since there's a better chance of them allowing me to pay them later since they know loans will be coming in eventually.

Right so think like that

 

[IndecisiveElle]

I'm an unemployed disabled veteran. I'm 100% relying on financial aid and gradplus loans to fund this degree. There's no way I can afford first, last and broker fee in NYC. Now if I get approved for student housing then it may be doable since there's a better chance of them allowing me to pay them later since they know loans will be coming in eventually.

I didn't realize you were a vet! - there are a lot of scholarships out there for getting vets into film. Including programs through the DGA. It'll take some research on your end, but you seem like a really good candidate for those opportunities - some are for MFA scholarships, others are mentorships and fellowships with studios or production companies or the guilds.

I got curious myself - here's a starting point. Not sure if you've researched this at all yourself in the past, but the link is here for anyone else it may benefit also.

Our Mission | Veterans in Film & Television

 

[ash_ketchum]

I didn't realize you were a vet! - there are a lot of scholarships out there for getting vets into film. Including programs through the DGA. It'll take some research on your end, but you seem like a really good candidate for those opportunities - some are for MFA scholarships, others are mentorships and fellowships with studios or production companies or the guilds.

I got curious myself - here's a starting point. Not sure if you've researched this at all yourself in the past, but the link is here for anyone else it may benefit also.

Our Mission | Veterans in Film & Television

Exactly! So much opportunity

 

[Operator]

I didn't realize you were a vet! - there are a lot of scholarships out there for getting vets into film. Including programs through the DGA. It'll take some research on your end, but you seem like a really good candidate for those opportunities - some are for MFA scholarships, others are mentorships and fellowships with studios or production companies or the guilds.

I got curious myself - here's a starting point. Not sure if you've researched this at all yourself in the past, but the link is here for anyone else it may benefit also.

Our Mission | Veterans in Film & Television

VFT is absolutely useless. I've been a member for a few years. I'll check out DGA. thanks.

 

[Operator]

Meh. I got denied admissions. Just got the email.

 

[ash_ketchum]

me too

Meh. I got denied admissions. Just got the email.

 

[ash_ketchum]

Honestly...I should've went for screenwiting.

 

[mje8888]

Waitlisted! Anyone know how often people get off the waiting list?

 

[ash_ketchum]

So, congrats to everyone who got in. I'm going to try again in the fall in screenwriting For everyone who didn't get in...try again!

 

[Russell Campbell]

Just had my interview on Monday, and it was a dream. So relaxed and focused. I was really thankful for the graduate student who was there to chat while I waited for them to finish up the other interview! That was my last interview, now the waiting begins...

I almost wish it was harder. It was so easy I have absolutely no gauge of how I did or how much the interview even means. I'm doing so much mental gymnastics that I've managed to simultaneously convince myself that it went fine/went horribly wrong and I cost myself.

Anyways, back to consuming scotch.

 

[Petko]

Hi guys, been following this thread for a while and figured I would chime in to let @EclecticMel21 I'm on the screenwriting/directing track.
I had my interview on March 5th via Skype (international student from London). They were very friendly, it was the professor of directing and the professor of tv writing - both stellar guys.
Congrats to the CP students who have heard on their acceptance. I wonder when directing/ screenwriting applicants will hear back.

Hey! I'm from England, too! Good luck with your application!

 

[Melissa]

Hi! Been awhile since I've posted on here. I'm a first year in the CP track. Congrats to admitted CP applicants. If you have any questions about the program, feel free to reach out to me with any questions.

I interviewed on the same date and I'm also going crazyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

I interviewed on the same date and I'm also going crazyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

So sad to report, I didnt make it in for this Fall

 

[Melissa]

Anyone on here who reapplied this year and were accepted?

 

[ash_ketchum]

Not me

 

[Eel Dreams]