NYU Dramatic Writing MFA - Fall 2021

[wuzpoppin]

Congratulations everyone! For those who've been offered interviews, I'm curious to know what you submitted? (pilot/feature/play)


me too not a fan of the waiting haha.

i submitted an animated comedy pilot!

 

[Galadriel]

Congratulations everyone! For those who've been offered interviews, I'm curious to know what you submitted? (pilot/feature/play)


me too not a fan of the waiting haha.

I submitted a play!

 

[tornjeansandcocaine]

Is there any difference between the timelines of when an international applicant is notified about the interview as compared to a domestic applicant? Nothing yet; freaking out.

 

[katiebonnie]

Is there any difference between the timelines of when an international applicant is notified about the interview as compared to a domestic applicant? Nothing yet; freaking out.

Don't freak out! Remember that (even though it's upsetting) not getting an interview or an offer doesn't mean that you're not a good writer. I've not heard yet (I'm international) and I'm disappointed too but trying not to let it get to me haha. I think last year the interviews went out over a week? So don't lose hope yet!

 

[tornjeansandcocaine]

Don't freak out! Remember that (even though it's upsetting) not getting an interview or an offer doesn't mean that you're not a good writer. I've not heard yet (I'm international) and I'm disappointed too but trying not to let it get to me haha. I think last year the interviews went out over a week? So don't lose hope yet!

Based on my deductions from this thread, those who have reported receiving an interview request are domestic applicants so, maybe, they get to the international applicants later? Really hoping to get that notification soon!

 

[katiebonnie]

Based on my deductions from this thread, those who have reported receiving an interview request are domestic applicants so, maybe, they get to the international applicants later? Really hoping to get that notification soon!

Oh really? I hope so too! I would love to interview for nyu so just keeping my fingers (very tightly) crossed at this point.

 

[arigold8]

Don't freak out! Remember that (even though it's upsetting) not getting an interview or an offer doesn't mean that you're not a good writer. I've not heard yet (I'm international) and I'm disappointed too but trying not to let it get to me haha. I think last year the interviews went out over a week? So don't lose hope yet!

A very comforting message to read right now! It’s so hard not to feel like it’s really personal as we obsessively check our emails, but there could be so many factors involved if we don’t get interviews. It’s not over yet, though! Still hopeful for us!

 

[Abbey Normal]

Just thought I'd share a little motivational quote for my fellow Tisch applicants waiting for an interview. I feel ya.

 

[hanjam27]

I'm pretty new here, obviously, but should we assume the worst if we haven't gotten an interview request yet? Or will NYU be sending out requests for a while longer?

 

[autumn]

I'm pretty new here, obviously, but should we assume the worst if we haven't gotten an interview request yet? Or will NYU be sending out requests for a while longer?

i have no idea, but my interview was yesterday and he said they are doing interviews until the 4th i think? so there is probably a chance until then, but after that probably not

 

[Abbey Normal]

I'm pretty new here, obviously, but should we assume the worst if we haven't gotten an interview request yet? Or will NYU be sending out requests for a while longer?

According to last year, interviews were sent out the last week of February through the following Monday, March 2nd. Perhaps Monday, March 1st is the cutoff for this year? I really do hope they continue to roll out interview notifications. But we also have to consider folks that deferred for 2021. Damn the students who deferred lol. Jk .

Other than that, I'm rooting for the folks that already received interviews. Hope you guys crush it!!!

 

[Jscarff]

i have no idea, but my interview was yesterday and he said they are doing interviews until the 4th i think? so there is probably a chance until then, but after that probably not

But is it also safe to assume they’ve already contacted everyone in line and selected to be interviewed tho. For NYU film, the interviews went out in a series of three days instead of a week. 2/6, 2/8-2/9. Not to the pessimist

 

[s94]

But is it also safe to assume they’ve already contacted everyone in line and selected to be interviewed tho. For NYU film, the interviews went out in a series of three days instead of a week. 2/6, 2/8-2/9. Not to the pessimist

With NYU, there's no such thing as a safe assumption. I remember last year someone got an interview request as late as two Saturdays after interviews started rolling out. I'd say give it through the end of next week.

 

[Abbey Normal]

Today's mood:

 

[wuzpoppin]

hey all, just had my interview! i think it went well enough. it went for about 40 mins, but the email i got said it would only be 15-20 mins.

he didn’t mention anything specific about my writing samples, but he did ask me about stuff from my resume.

he also mentioned he has 6 applications to look through. they only take 24 students and they try to vary the kinds of writers they take in terms of genre and specialty (tv, screen, or plays).

also that we should hear back around mid to late-march.

questions i can remember while they’re fresh:

- do you have experience writing screenplays or stage plays? (i applied as a tv writer)
- have you read any plays on your own?
- if you got accepted, how would you manage the finances of tuition and moving?
- do you have experience in a writers’ room environment?

good luck to everyone!!

 

[its_me_mari]

he also mentioned he has 6 applications to look through.

That kinda gave me hope to still get an interview request hahahahahaha

And thank you so much for sharing how your interview was!
I'm sure you did great! Good luck and let's hope for great results for us all!

 

[Chris W]

they only take 24 students

Thanks for that! I updated the schools entry on the site.

View film school 93

 

[Abbey Normal]

he also mentioned he has 6 applications to look through. they only take 24 students and they try to vary the kinds of writers they take in terms of genre and specialty (tv, screen, or plays).

Congrats again on the interview!!! I wonder if those 6 are all from this thread. Maybe? I do like the odds haha. So that means 18 more spots.

That kinda gave me hope to still get an interview request hahahahahaha

And thank you so much for sharing how your interview was!
I'm sure you did great! Good luck and let's hope for great results for us all!

Yeah, this gives me hope, too!!! Come on Tisch! Send out more interview notifications.

 

[arigold8]

Congrats again on the interview!!! I wonder if those 6 are all from this thread. Maybe? I do like the odds haha. So that means 18 more spots.

Yeah, this gives me hope, too!!! Come on Tisch! Send out more interview notifications.

Yes, same!! This gives me something to believe in that there is still a chance for an interview request.

Congrats and best of luck to everyone interviewing so far!!

 

[Camerolshe]

Congrats to everyone who has heard so far! And may God have mercy on the rest of us.