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NYU Dramatic Writing MFA Fall 2018 (Acceptance, Rejection, Etc.)

I wrote to Dan Sandford, and he just wrote back to say that I'm definitely in, but since some documents were missing, the official letter will be sent tomorrow. Such a relief!

Thanks a lot though! :)
Awesome! What a great outcome! Can’t wait to meet you!
 
Is university housing the cheapest route? I'd prolly try to go outside of that, as the cheapest graduate housing is $1700/month for a shared studio. It said $8000 per semester, times that by two is $16000. That's only 9 months though, so there must be something better than $1700/month right?
 
Is university housing the cheapest route? I'd prolly try to go outside of that, as the cheapest graduate housing is $1700/month for a shared studio. It said $8000 per semester, times that by two is $16000. That's only 9 months though, so there must be something better than $1700/month right?
I’m hoping the same thing. A quick search through their off-campus options map shows some cheaper. I stayed in East Harlem a couple years ago for 1100 a month, own room, but tiny, still better than shared for 1700 though. However it was a temporary sublet so that may have changed the cost. That said I’d love to be in the area of the school which may be more expensive. Where are you thinking? I just want to make the most of the experience by being near “it all.” :)
 
I’m hoping the same thing. A quick search through their off-campus options map shows some cheaper. I stayed in East Harlem a couple years ago for 1100 a month, own room, but tiny, still better than shared for 1700 though. However it was a temporary sublet so that may have changed the cost. That said I’d love to be in the area of the school which may be more expensive. Where are you thinking? I just want to make the most of the experience by being near “it all.” :)

Well with the subway getting around won't be that bad, right? I think I'd be willing to do a 30 minute commute to save $500 or so a month.

I don't know New York well at all, part of why I'm visiting this weekend. Possibly Queens? With financial stuff I may not be able to go... so someone on this thread may get the spot instead. Have to decide by April 15th
 
Well with the subway getting around won't be that bad, right? I think I'd be willing to do a 30 minute commute to save $500 or so a month.

I don't know New York well at all, part of why I'm visiting this weekend. Possibly Queens? With financial stuff I may not be able to go... so someone on this thread may get the spot instead. Have to decide by April 15th
I hear you. The money is pretty crazy as I look at it realistically. Hopefully the financial aid packets will come through soon (I applied later than I’d like now). Yes the subway is super easy. I don’t know a ton, but East Harlem, just above the Park was safe and cheaper, I lived with two ballerina’s and all three of us felt safe at night etc. Queens I don’t know but it’s be cheaper. Also, up near 170th and above, on the A line is supposed to be a bit of a new cheaper area, Washington Heights. I’m told Astoria and Bushwick are also good choices. I think the living will be possible. I’m going to ask a few friends I know out there for more tips. I can pass them on if you’d like. Feel free to PM me also. I hope you work it out.
 
Well with the subway getting around won't be that bad, right? I think I'd be willing to do a 30 minute commute to save $500 or so a month.

A friend just told me to check out Washington Heights, Brooklyn around prospect park, also in Queens off the 7 in areas like Sunnyside.
 
Hi everyone,
I was wait listed by Tisch and a couple of days ago they called me to offer me admission with a scholarship of 20k a year!! I'm thrilled that this happened but feel conflicted about what to do now. I was wondering if someone who's currently in the program could give me some advice?
 
Hi everyone,
I was wait listed by Tisch and a couple of days ago they called me to offer me admission with a scholarship of 20k a year!! I'm thrilled that this happened but feel conflicted about what to do now. I was wondering if someone who's currently in the program could give me some advice?
What did you decide to do?
 
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