Columbia University - MFA - Fall 2018

[Melissa]

After processing the disappointing news, I realized that I didn’t say Congratulations to those who made it...CONGRATS GUYS!! May you all excel successfully in this program and thrive in your careers!

And don’t forget to come back on here to share your experiences on this incredible journey that you are about to embark! )

 

[Melissa]

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[Melissa]

For the rest of us...let’s keep trying

 

[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.

Hi Claire! I will definitely be reaching out. Unfortunately I wasn’t accepted in the CP program this year, however I will be reapplying in the Fall. Good Luck with your projects!

 

[dimsumblow]

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

Awesome! You also screenwriting / directing? Good luck with your application too

 

[mm70]

Good luck to all Screenwriting/Directing applicants this week. I'm guessing we will hear back soon.

 

[Nemo]

Waiting for a good news

 

[Erina_88]

Fingers crossed

 

[xLorenzoM]

Hey, so I applied to Columbia as well but I haven't heard back anything. Not an email, rejection letter, interview, nothing. I called and asked and the woman on the phone told me we should all be hearing back by the end of March.

I'm wondering if I didn't get an interview by now if that's an automatic rejection or the fact that I didn't hear anything yet is that they're still considering me.

Ughhh... This is so nerve racking. Lol

 

[EclecticMel21]

Hey, so I applied to Columbia as well but I haven't heard back anything. Not an email, rejection letter, interview, nothing. I called and asked and the woman on the phone told me we should all be hearing back by the end of March.

I'm wondering if I didn't get an interview by now if that's an automatic rejection or the fact that I didn't hear anything yet is that they're still considering me.

Ughhh... This is so nerve racking. Lol

As far as I know, Columbia interviews every student they accept / waitlist. Unfortunately, if you weren't asked to interview by this point, you should probably prepare yourself for a rejection letter

 

[Vindhya]

Okay I am getting really anxious now. Anyone who has any updates at all?

 

[GMassi]

Okay I am getting really anxious now. Anyone who has any updates at all?

Hey Vindhya! First time posting but I just wanted to say that the interview notification on my application has disappeared. I’m guessing it means that decision time is getting closer and closer...

 

[Vindhya]

Hey Vindhya! First time posting but I just wanted to say that the interview notification on my application has disappeared. I’m guessing it means that decision time is getting closer and closer...

It's still there on mine. I maybe over analysing but I hope that doesn't mean that it's going to stay like that until rejection arrives for me.

 

[GMassi]

It's still there on mine. I maybe over analysing but I hope that doesn't mean that it's going to stay like that until rejection arrives for me.

Nope I wouldn't put too much meaning into it - according to previous years, it simply means that they're starting to make decisions (not whether the decisions are positive or negative). Hold fast!

 

[Zeno]

It's still there on mine. I maybe over analysing but I hope that doesn't mean that it's going to stay like that until rejection arrives for me.

"Reading the tea leaves" with all these little changes too. My interview announcement disappeared a day ago. Here's hoping this leads to many of us getting accepted at Columbia. Come what may, getting this far undoubtedly means we did something right and should keep pushing forward by whatever means!

 

[xLorenzoM]

Were we supposed to check the portal to see if we were selected for an interview. I've just been waiting for an email so if I was actually supposed to go on their website to check I'm gonna be pissed. Lol

 

[dimsumblow]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that the calls have started - I just got a call from Eric letting me know that I have been accepted into the screenwriting/directing program. I wish everyone the best of luck!

 

[Tsh]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that the calls have started - I just got a call from Eric letting me know that I have been accepted into the screenwriting/directing program. I wish everyone the best of luck!

Oh wow, this is nerve-wracking.

 

[Zeno]

Hi everyone! Just wanted to let you all know that the calls have started - I just got a call from Eric letting me know that I have been accepted into the screenwriting/directing program. I wish everyone the best of luck!

Be interested to know when you received an accept email and was that a call from Eric literally this morning/afternoon your time?

Looks like he's calling you this morning so it's not too late for you in the UK. Perhaps he will stagger other calls, catch US folks in the afternoon later today or in the days ahead who are accepted too.

Did you update this new info on the film school.org 2018 grad spreadsheet? Great to have that info for all of us now and for future applicants who visit the site. Congrats!

 

[Vindhya]

Could anyone send me a link of the spreadsheet please?