Columbia University - Screenwriting/Directing Fall 2022 entry

[howdoigetin]

Hi,

I had my interview with David and Eric yesterday. They were very sweet. Questions:
Tell us about the story of your screenplay, Where did the idea come from?
Tell us about the story of your feature film.
and some specific questions for me.

I asked about the scholarship and they said they have not seen any one who had won a full tuition amount which was not a good news for me.

I didn't find their emails to send thank you note. Do you guys have them?

There is a Columbia faculty directory where you can look up their names. Here is the link.

Columbia University: Directory

 

[sdashiel]

Hello! I had my interview with two screenwriting professors, one being Jamal. I applied to Directing/screenwriting so I’m curious if, because I was interviewed by two screenwriters, I’m not being considered into Directing. Could this be the case? Or is it more of an aleatory selection of interviewers inside the department? Thanks.

 

[howdoigetin]

Hello! I had my interview with two screenwriting professors, one being Jamal. I applied to Directing/screenwriting so I’m curious if, because I was interviewed by two screenwriters, I’m not being considered into Directing. Could this be the case? Or is it more of an aleatory selection of interviewers inside the department? Thanks.

It's the exact same program for the first year. You chose your concentration starting in year two!

 

[FuschiaFlows]

Does anyone know the most appropriate way to address the professors over email (to send a thank you note)? Is it "Hi Professor..." or just their "Hi [first name]?

 

[chickensaladcitizen]

Does anyone know the most appropriate way to address the professors over email (to send a thank you note)? Is it "Hi Professor..." or just their "Hi [first name]?

You can say, "Dear Professor"

 

[LIN CINDY]

Does anyone know when will the directing program hear the notifications?

 

[mcama]

Does anyone know when will the directing program hear the notifications?

At least two very long weeks ahead.

 

[dchuang0710]

Did anyone get a reply from interviewers after sending a thank you note?

 

[Isaac Z]

Did anyone get a reply from interviewers after sending a thank you note?

I was interviewed by Tom and did not get a reply for my thank you note. This is my first time ever sending a thank you note, so I'm also wondering if anyone else has received a email back.

 

[mcama]

I was interviewed by Tom and did not get a reply for my thank you note. This is my first time ever sending a thank you note, so I'm also wondering if anyone else has received a email back.

I received responses but I also did last year too. I don’t think it matters. I wouldn’t look too far into it.

 

[Isaac Z]

I received responses but I also did last year too. I don’t think it matters. I wouldn’t look too far into it.

Yea I assume they are busy enough with all the interviews.

 

[notthatguypal]

Hello! I had my interview with two screenwriting professors, one being Jamal. I applied to Directing/screenwriting so I’m curious if, because I was interviewed by two screenwriters, I’m not being considered into Directing. Could this be the case? Or is it more of an aleatory selection of interviewers inside the department? Thanks.

Hi! I was also interviewed by Jamal and another screenwriting professor Barbara. I think it's more of an availability thing for them. My application was very directing-focused and they mostly talked to me about my visual sample, so I doubt that they thought of me as more of a writer. Hope this helps! Wishing you the best of luck!

 

[Nidhi Kamath]

Hi any idea by when will the results be out ?

 

[Dudethatsabadmovie]

Does no interview request eliminate you from consideration ?

 

[qwerty123]

Hi any idea by when will the results be out ?

I've heard April, but I've also heard towards the end of March. In other words, I know nothing.

 

[Chris W]

Does no interview request eliminate you from consideration ?

Judging from our acceptance stats on the page linked below I think an interview is required;

Columbia University's School of the Arts Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)

33.3%

Admitted

165 out of 496

21.2%

Waitlisted

105 out of 496

45.6%

Not Admitted

226 out of 496

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

 

[ThereLately]

Anyone know how to find your interviewers' emails to send a thank you? I had Hilary and Ian

 

[mcama]

Anyone know how to find your interviewers' emails to send a thank you? I had Hilary and Ian

Faculty directory

Columbia University: Directory

 

[Jinna Dee]

My interview is going to be on 3/13. Am I the last one...? Anyone later than me?

 

[MintBasil]

Anyone still interviewing? It seems like most wrapped up this past week/end.
Also, has anyone's portals changed?