NYU Dramatic Writing MFA - Fall 2022 entry

[Chris W]

This is a thread for those of you applying to NYU Dramatic Writing MFA for entry in Fall 2022. Reply below if you are planning to apply to meet your fellow applicants.

Here are our current admissions statistics and acceptance data from our database for the program:

NYU Tisch Kanbar Institute of Film & Television Acceptance Rate (NYU Tisch - Dramatic Writing MFA/All Years)

22.4%

Admitted

35 out of 156

28.8%

Waitlisted

45 out of 156

48.7%

Not Admitted

76 out of 156

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...

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Applications are due by 11:59 PM ET on December 1, 2021. Late submissions will not be accepted.

Full application info:

Graduate Application Requirements

The Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing is highly selective and provides an academically and creatively demanding curriculum.

tisch.nyu.edu

Reply below if you are applying to chat with your fellow applicants.

 

[caffeinatedplaywright]

Hello fellow applicants! Definitely reapplying for 2022! Best of luck to everyone.

 

[catmom]

I'm applying this year after being rejected from the Film MFA last year!

 

[J-C]

God, 90-120 pages of screenplay needs to be perfect

 

[Chris W]

God, 90-120 pages of screenplay needs to be perfect

Well I don't know about perfect - they need to see potential. If it was perfect then why are you going to film school?

 

[Chris W]

Admission to the program depends primarily on the quality of the writing that an applicant submits. We want to read your strongest work -- the piece that best shows off your unique voice. Your creative portfolio should consist of a single, complete work - a full-length play (up to 120 pages) or screenplay (90-120 pages) or an original episodic pilot (25-60 pages).

Regardless of what type of work you submit, your script should tell a complete story. Note, in particular, a pilot should tell a complete story within the episode.

If your complete work falls outside of these three areas (e.g., if you write a serial podcast) but is relevant to dramatic writing and is the work of which you are most proud, we will accept the portfolio for review. If you are submitting work that is not a play, screenplay, or pilot, please address this in an addendum to your personal statement. It must be evident to the admissions committee that your goals are in line with what our department can offer.

All submitted work must be original and written solely by the applicant (i.e., no co-writes or adaptations). Applicants should not send videotapes or audiotapes of their work.

NOTE: The GRE is not required for admission. Because this is a writing program operated in English, non-native English speakers must have excellent, nearly flawless English speaking and writing ability.

What's everybody doing? Play? Screenplay? Pilot?

 

[its_me_mari]

Reapplying this year!
This time with a pilot episode!

 

[Galadriel]

Reapplying! A new play!

 

[caffeinatedplaywright]

New play for me!

 

[burungkilat]

What's everybody doing? Play? Screenplay? Pilot?

I am applying with a screenplay. Half-way through my second act. This is my first attempt.

 

[Umie13]

First time applicant and applying this year. Completed a full length feature. Just going through for any syntax errors.

 

[aemmerson1]

Just re-applied this year! Good luck, everyone!!!

 

[inconceivable!]

Does anyone know if spec scripts are allowed for submission? I am applying with two 30 minute pilots and one of them is a spec script. Not sure if that is allowed and can't find further pilot guidelines on the website.

 

[Chris W]

Does anyone know if spec scripts are allowed for submission? I am applying with two 30 minute pilots and one of them is a spec script. Not sure if that is allowed and can't find further pilot guidelines on the website.

Here are the requirements:

Admission to the program depends primarily on the quality of the writing that an applicant submits. We want to read your strongest work -- the piece that best shows off your unique voice. Your creative portfolio should consist of a single, complete work - a full-length play (up to 120 pages) or screenplay (90-120 pages) or an original episodic pilot (25-60 pages).

Regardless of what type of work you submit, your script should tell a complete story. Note, in particular, a pilot should tell a complete story within the episode.

If your complete work falls outside of these three areas (e.g., if you write a serial podcast) but is relevant to dramatic writing and is the work of which you are most proud, we will accept the portfolio for review. If you are submitting work that is not a play, screenplay, or pilot, please address this in an addendum to your personal statement. It must be evident to the admissions committee that your goals are in line with what our department can offer.

All submitted work must be original and written solely by the applicant (i.e., no co-writes or adaptations). Applicants should not send videotapes or audiotapes of their work.

Original episodic implies no spec script IMO. Better to be original anyways.

 

[brettshollenberger]

Just applied! Good luck everyone

 

[stackerlee]

Any ideas on interview requests?

 

[its_me_mari]

I checked last year's thread and the interview request was sent on Feb 22th.
So we still have some time to wait if it follows last year's dates. =D

 

[tylergenet]

Hey everyone! Definitely late to these threads but I applied with an original pilot. Wishing y'all the best of luck

 

[JHD]

Also applied to this program! This waiting has really exacerbated my anxiety

 

[its_me_mari]

Has anyone heard anything? People on the Film thread started getting their interviews!