NYU (NY) 2010

[Akriti]

Oh! Thanks a lot Julian. I feel so much better after reading your post.

And I totally agree with you stara - just freaking accept us already!!

 

[blimes]

thanks julian! you're awesome. i know others have already said that, but i think one can never hear too many times how awesome they are...=P

just when i was getting comfortable with the idea of my rejection, there's reason for hope again haha. though, i get increasingly nervous everytime i direct my browser to this website..i have to brace myself for bad news. but at least i know i'm NOT completely alone (yay for moral support)

 

[film212film]

I figured I should start preparing for my interview, so I went back over my notes from when I met with John Brown back in the fall.

In regards to the MFA filmmaking program
He said verbatim:
"Out of the 1000 applications received we interview 50 students. If you get interviewed you either get into the program or are wait listed."

It is circled in my notes, and I remember double checking on the number with him because it was so low, and double checking about the wait list part of it.

ETONE112 this is only for MFA filmmaking,I don't know anything about the dramatic writing program.

 

[ragless]

That number is so low! 50 people? I guess you heard it directly from Tisch but it just seems so strange that they'd narrow down 1000 applicants to 50 people!

For those who are waiting to hear, interviews start on the week of Feb 22, so there's still time!

 

[Ben]

Hey Film 212, I know for a fact that those facts weren't true regarding last year. I know two people who had interviews and were flat out rejected. Regarding the 50 interviews, it does seem a little low, but I believe it.

 

[robot_m]

Curious as to this 50 thing, as on the previous page you said Tisch people told you the number was 70. So which is it, 50 or 70?

I had always heard they interview 100 people.

 

[Julian Walker]

no problem y'all!

and yeah I heard approximately 100 straight from susan carnival. but then again people on here say they may have heard 70. so i guess we just wit and see now.

 

[film212film]

Woah- dont jump all over me


In my first post I said had heard as low as 60 and as many as 150.

I based that low # (60) off of what I had remembered from the information session I went to given by John Brown and Dan Stanford from Tisch Grad Admission. It was an information session specifically on the MFA Filmmaking program.
I based the high number off the info I read on message boards.

When I spoke of the 70 (40 15 15) I realize that my source on that although they work at Tisch, did say that he thought that was what the breakdown was, however, this is not someone who works in admissions so I am going to trust my notes from the info session.

Today when I looked back at my notes from that info session I saw that I had written 50 not 60. I remember being really surprised when he told me that few people are interviewed, and double checking the number with him asking "did you say 50 or 150" he replied "50"

Further regarding the statement "if you get interviewed you either get into the program or are wait listed." Looking at my notes I see that I put a star next to and underlined this statement twice... meaning I thought it was IMPORTANT info. I have no reason to make it up. I remember leaving the session very stressed because I doubted I would be able to qualify for an interview.

The other notes I took on what they look for in the portfolio were extremely helpful when I was working on my portfolio.

John and Dan took turns speaking, with Jon giving information in first half of session, and Dan answering questions during second half.

They were very specific that when evaluating candidates they are "looking for a visual sense more then anything."
They want a moving personal statement that is also succinct in stating who you are and your goals.

In terms of the creative portfolio it should be compelling and show your visual sense.
They want to get a sense from the creative portfolio that you know where you're going with the story you tell, and that you have some ideas about where you are going here at Tisch. They also want you to demonstrate that you have a sense of story.
Further within the Creative Portfolio and especially with the Writing portfolio they are looking more material that moves you and is creative.

Then they went on to answer questions etc and say Columbia is more of a writing School vs at Tisch you learn by making films and you learn by making mistakes and learning from these mistakes.

I hope transcribing all those notes helps someone. They helped me and I think by following all that advice I was able to make it this far.

If everyone is truly dying to know the precise # for interviews I can ask my college counselor to call and get the correct info.

In terms of your friend that interviewed and was flat out rejected. Based on what I've read on boards, and from that note I took there are two possibilities: either they completely bombed their interview or lied about having one.

Look back at the message board posts on the program from the previous few years. It appears that people who interview are either accepted and if not accepted asked if they want to be on wait list, some are also asked if they want to go to Singapore. Rejection then seems to happen if you aren't taken off wait list.

Anyway. Thats that... not trying to be misleading

 

[Julian Walker]

film212- great post

thanks for sharing, the info bout what they are looking for regarding portfolio and writing definitely is definitely reassuring. now my only concern is my GPA. did they say anything about grades in the info session?

 

[stara]

Breathe everyone!
It's not a big deal.. 50, 70 , 100 all numbers that really don't matter. Just wait for it, if you get one, then bring on the drannnkksss, and if you don't still bring on the drankkss ( pity party time!).
There's always next year, and the year after and so on and so forth!

 

[stara]

Plus i think these people at the institution always quote these scary facts just to show how hard it is to get in... i mean 50 really? they have like some 40 seats..
Wish i was born 20 years earlier, lol it would've been a hell lot easier to get in! Plus no scary threads...

 

[SomeKindaWriter]

Hey all who are still waiting, I would like to throw out the possibility that there won't be anymore calls made today for Grad Film. There's a blizzard going in NYC and NYU is closing their university offices at 1PM. I'm not sure if this counts for Tisch Grad Admissions, but I would assume so.

So try and relax! (I'm trying...I'm trying...)

 

[robot_m]

film212- sorry if I came across as jumping all over you! I really meant it in a playful way! hence the smiley.

 

[why cinema]

Dont worry guys, they are gonne call us, just relax...

 

[gh0sted]

We are better then falling subject to the notorious "NYU fever", just have confidence in your portfolio, presentation, and most importantly your ability as a filmmaker, and good things are bound to happen, regardless to whether or not you are accepted to Tisch.

Good luck to you all, and may sanity prevail.

 

[duders]

not sure why Brown would say that. They def. interview ~100 every year. Not everyone is waitlisted.

They admit roughly ~40, because they expect a few to not accept the offer.

The expected class size is ~36 students every year.

 

[ragless]

Hey duders! Could you let us know anything about the interview process?

a) questions they ask?
b) what to wear?
c) anything else/advice?

thanks!!

 

[Kretze]

Hey assal!
I hope this is my year...
I am now preparing the interview, because I've decided to come to NY the first week of March to attend the interview in person.
How is it that you are already living in NY with a Scholarship? That's great!

I herad from AFI yesterday afternoon! Screenwriting program, not directing...

Well, good luck to everyone!

 

[assal]

Hi Pau, may I ask how you prepare for the interview? I don't know anybody who interviewed for NYu before. I study visual arts and media studies here and got almost a full tuition scholarship from school. It was very good luck
What concentration did you apply for at NYU?

 

[why cinema]

Hi guys no call yet. I think they left the best to the end