NYU 2010 Interviews

[film212film]

I thought it might be appropriate to start a thread for those who interviewed to talk about how they thought the interview went, and any concerns and questions as we wait the next two weeks to hear the decision.

Did anyone feel they did horribly?
How much do you think the interview matters?

 

[brainwashed]

Ugh Malkovich Malkovich, you just made my Sunday Life is so ironic. You're declining and I would do just about anything for an admission. NYU is the really the only school I wanna be at. Thanks for the encouragement!

 

[Malkovich Malkovich]

Originally posted by brainwashed:
Ugh Malkovich Malkovich, you just made my Sunday Life is so ironic. You're declining and I would do just about anything for an admission. NYU is the really the only school I wanna be at. Thanks for the encouragement!

Anytime!

 

[brainwashed]

Anyone else declining their offer?
Anybody else got waitlisted/accepted recently? What about you lurkers?

Call me naive, but I'm still hoping to get in. It would mean so much to me.

 

[Oscar Pena]

Hi guys! I had my interview on march 3d. Until today I found this webpage. Well, what Can I say? ...

I'm from Bogotá, Colombia, and I traveled from my country to NYC only for the interview. Mr Tintori told me the same, on Abril 1st you will now. Now, I think that i'm out . Can't wait until tomorrow.

Imagine if you were nervous, I was almost dead nervous + having an interview in a different language.. anyway, congrats to how have the mail or the susan's call.

 

[brainwashed]

Hi Oscar! Actually English is not my native language as well And I'm sure the committee really appreciated you traveling from far away. It shows how serious you are about the process. I hope you enjoyed your time in NYC

As far as I know the acceptance calls went out on March 17th. The only piece of news posted here since then is that I got a waitlist notification last Monday. So I don't know what to tell you. Hang in there. I was very very upset myself. Let us know if you hear by tomorrow!

 

[Oscar Pena]

Thank you Brainwashed. I love NYC was my first time. I hope for any news tomorrow. SO far, here are 7 - 8 people who has been accepted. Is almost the half!

when did you have your interview?

 

[brainwashed]

I interviewed on February 25th (my mom's birthday ). I was surprised how few people posted their acceptances here. It means either the majority of accepted applicants never saw this site (most likely), or that there are still more calls to come (doubt that). Sorry for putting it up like this Oscar. Never lose hope and never stop working towards you dream!

 

[Oscar Pena]

Brainwhashed thank you for your words. and you are right. Never give up, and follow your dreams. Congratulations to the people who has been accepted.

 

[film212film]

In terms of the people who interviewed here are status updates so far: correct me if I am wrong

MFA filmmaking:
film212film - accepted
Assal - ?
ragless - accepted
Ben - accepted
Kretze - accepted
Jane - ?
brainwashed - waitlist
ChrisWiggles - ?
Luke_Joseph - ?
Laura_M - accepted
bailigard - accepted
Yulin - ?
brendonb - accepted
Malkovich Malkovich - accepted/not attending
Marcello Clerici - accepted
caccie - accepted
ds2142a -accepted
Oscar Pena -?

MFA MBA Dual Degree:
Robert_M - ?
Juli - accepted
merc3po - accepted

A good percentage of the people interviewed reported their interview and if they were accepted. 11 MFA acceptances, 2 dual degree acceptance, and 1 waitlist position.

I am sure there are still some lurkers. Now would be a good time for lurkers to pipe up, this info will help kids next year.

 

[Oscar Pena]

I don't have any notice yet. And I assuming that all the places has been taken. Film212film, good look, and once again congratulations!!!

I have a question, after the interview, did a student give you a tour?

A nice student gave me a tour through the building. And in the interview Mr. Tintori,congratulated me because my portfolio. Now I'm pretty confident that I was so nervous that my English was terrible that day. Also they told me that the will send me a letter to my country, but as I can see, no letter, e -mail o phone call. I'll try again next year.

 

[Luke joseph]

Hey all,

Congrats to all those who got in. It's such an amazing opportunity, and I wish you all the best in your upcoming grad school adventures. I posted this right after the acceptance calls were made, but maybe some people didn't see it- I haven't heard anything from NYU since my interview which means either a rejection or maybe being wait listed.

I would be lying if I said that I wasn't really disappointed (why would I have applied in the first place if getting in didn't mean anything to me), but I've been here before and it just means that I have to work that much harder.

To all those people who did not get in this year, I can offer a few words of advice. First, and this may seem somewhat counter-intuitive; allow this to hurt a little bit. If you just brush this off then there is no conditioning involved. Rejection doesn't feel good, but if you forget that emotion, that raw feeling that says "I wanted this, and I didn't get it", then you are bound to repeat the actions that may have led to this in the first place.
Second, get out there and flex those creative muscles. There is no better way to reverse those negative emotions than to write, direct, or photograph something amazing that inspires you - not to mention that it will certainly aid you if/when you choose to apply again.
Third, look at this situation with some perspective. Graduate school is not a path to success, it is an arms dealer that hopes to provide you with appropriate tools so that you can forge your own way. There are many other ways to get these tools, so go out and find them, and if you do end up going to grad school you will armed with a six-shooter that you didn't have before.

I hope this helps anyone dealing with the grad school blues. Again, congratulations to everyone who got in...be proud of yourself!

 

[ds2142a]

Originally posted by film212film:
In terms of the people who interviewed here are status updates so far: correct me if I am wrong

MFA filmmaking:
film212film - accepted
Assal - ?
ragless - accepted
Ben - accepted
Kretze - accepted
Jane - ?
brainwashed - waitlist
ChrisWiggles - ?
Luke_Joseph - ?
Laura_M - ?
bailigard - accepted
Yulin - ?
brendonb - ?
Malkovich Malkovich - accepted/not attending
Marcello Clerici - accepted
caccie - accepted
ds2142a -?
Oscar Pena -?

MFA MBA Dual Degree:
Robert_M - ?
Juli - accepted
merc3po - ?

A good percentage of the people interviewed reported their interview and if they were accepted. 8 MFA acceptances, 1 dual degree acceptance, and 1 waitlist position.

I am sure there are still some lurkers. Now would be a good time for lurkers to pipe up, this info will help kids next year.

I was accepted and will be attending.

 

[Laura_M]

Accepted. I found out today. I'm deciding between NYU and Columbia.

 

[brainwashed]

Congrats Laura!!! How did you find out?!

 

[film212film]

woops sorry to have missed u

 

[Laura_M]

I received a call from the Grad Admissions office. They said I should be an official call/e-mail from John or someone probably Monday. I then got a confirmation e-mail from Grad Admissions. They called to reconcile an issue with my application (my transcripts were under my maiden name so they didn't match my app), so I wouldn't be surprised if that's why I got the call early.

 

[brainwashed]

Laura, did you apply for MFA Production? If so, then seems you were the last one notified of acceptance. The calls went out on March 17th. You are lucky! Anyway congratulations and best of luck to you!

 

[brainwashed]

Oscar, did you hear anything yet?

 

[Laura_M]

MFA Film Production/Directing, yes.

 

[Oscar Pena]

Nop. And for now I accept that. I'm thinking to move to NYC in a couple of weeks to start again all the process.