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

[StarChild]

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!

 

[StarChild]

No worries Cdemon, I was just surprised to hear of NYu being so cheap haha.

Yeah I was happy too. I was thinking oh I though it was 50+ before housing but I guess it’s with housing. Sigh. You’d think as a writer I could read

 

[Taylor]

Hi.
Does anyone know the statistics or likelihood waitlist people get accepted?

 

[LSmith55]

Just to clearify, the cost is really 70-80,000 a year. I would like to see a breakdown of the total but I could not find that anywhere online.
https://www.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyu...Assignments/UpdatedJuly26RoomRates2017-18.pdf

 

[StarChild]

Just to clearify, the cost is really 70-80,000 a year. I would like to see a breakdown of the total but I could not find that anywhere online.
https://www.nyu.edu/content/dam/nyu...Assignments/UpdatedJuly26RoomRates2017-18.pdf

Thank you! Yes I was only totaling tuition as I’m not sure where I’ll live yet. Anyone have any thoughts? Are people doing university housing roommates etc?

 

[Deleted member 20595]

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?

 

[StarChild]

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.”

 

[Deleted member 20595]

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

 

[StarChild]

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.

 

[StarChild]

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.

 

[LSmith55]

Has anyone gotten accepted off the waitlist yet? What are your loan plans?

 

[Taylor]

Has anyone gotten accepted off the waitlist yet? What are your loan plans?

I'm on the waitlist and I haven't heard back yet. I'm guessing we should be hearing back any time now.

 

[LSmith55]

Ok thank you

 

[Taylor]

Anyone else on the waitlist hear back yet?

 

[eastcoaster2018]

I'm on the waitlist and haven't heard back @Taylor @LSmith55

 

[Taylor]

Anyone know when waitlist people will hear back? I've emailed and haven't heard back yet.

 

[LSmith55]

I don’t believe any of us know, but I do plan on posting when I hear from NYU

 

[Undecided86]

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?

 

[StarChild]

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?

 

[LSmith55]

I haven’t heard anything. I just keep writing and am going to submit to Disney’s Writing Program tomorrow.