NYU (NY) 2010

[Impossible Protagonist]

I too thought it was an interview request. I think because I was checking my email frantically after Northwestern started tapping people yesterday.

 

[Neville26]

Yeah, sorry, I meant interview not acceptance. My point was NYU (if I get in anywhere) is the last place I'm expecting to hear from. But we'll see. Did either of y'all apply last year to MFA in Film/Screenwriting programs?

 

[wannabe2]

I applied only for Film Production. This is my second shot. Honestly, even if I were acceted, I don't think I'd be able to go affordably, but it would be nice for an interview.

 

[Neville26]

Who can afford film school? Wouldn't you probably take out loans or do you already have a bunch from undergrad?

 

[Impossible Protagonist]

This is my first, and probably only year applying. I have a time frame for school and this is the only year that really fits.

I agree, wannabe, I live here in NYC, I have a decent paying full time job, keep my expenses low, and I still have trouble making it month to month sometimes. i can't imagine trying to do it on loans. It would be hard not to think of the debt racking up every time I bought a coffee. Some small part of me almost hopes I don't get in so I don't have to make this choice. Same with Columbia.

That said, I'm probably full of crap and would gladly accept admission from either of these schools.

 

[wannabe2]

Yes, I still have many $$$ to pay for undergrad loans. Certainly I will do my best to fund film school if possible, but rationally. Let's assume one receives zero aid. That means you need to come up with upwards of $260K. Very few people have that kind of money. And to those that do...feel free to begin a scholarship for me.

 

[Suzako]

Can anyone who is a current NYU grad student PM me? I have a particular question. Thanks!

 

[merc3po]

I'd take out loans for school. Having student loan debt is not that bad, and Obama is going to try to make it so that your loan payments can't exceed 10% of your income. I took out 60k to go to USC undergrad (financial aid took care of the rest) and would totally take out more. I read that Clarence Thomas is still paying off his student loans.

 

[gh0sted]

Too bad you couldn't just file for bankruptcy like in the golden days.

 

[merc3po]

Too bad we have to pay for college

 

[gh0sted]

Thats capitalism baby!

 

[Neville26]

How many MFA in Dramatic Writing applicants are there?

 

[Feather]

Hi Neville,

I'm applying to MFA Dramatic Writing at Tisch too. Haven't seen too many of us in this thread. I think that last year there was a thread dedicated to NYU Dramatic Writing.

I applied last year but only made it to the waitlist. Thought I'd give it one more shot with a new writing sample.

Best of luck to you! This waiting game is rough.

 

[Neville26]

Well then this very well could be your year, Feather. Waitlisted is a very good sign. That means you showed tremendous promise. Woowoo!

 

[Feather]

Thanks for the encouragement, Neville! However, I don't know that having been waitlisted really improves my chances. I know that NYU will be getting a fresh set of very impressive applications. So, I think it's anybody's game really. Of course, my fingers are crossed.

 

[robot_m]

I was on the waitlist for USC for Spring Admission and I don't think getting on the waitlist really helps your chances.

It's like getting 4 out of 5 lottery numbers one ticket. You're not necessarily going to do better on your next ticket, because they are once again drawing from scratch. If that makes sense. I just woke up.

 

[Feather]

It makes perfect sense, robot_m. Nice analogy. A whole new pool of applicants means that anyone who was waitlisted the year before is just as likely or unlikely to get a spot as anyone else. Add to that the fact that most reapplicants send in a new sample, and well...they might not like the look of things for the applicant this time around.

Then, of course, beyond getting rejected, there's the risk of getting waitlisted...again. I heard of a girl who got waitlisted for Columbia three times before finally throwing in the towel. What a nightmare, a sense that you will never leave Purgatory. Dante need look no further than a college waitlist.

 

[Impossible Protagonist]

I'm also a dramatic writing applicant, and I think there are a few more here. Since I didn't get a NW interview last week, NYU and UCLA are now tied for my new top choice. Keep working the list.

I'm trying to keep my hopes up, but this waiting for approval part is bringing up uncomfortable feelings of inadequacy.

I also just turned in my first paid screenplay, and I'm waiting to be torn apart by my director and producer, so there's that, too.

Awesome week.

 

[robot_m]

Really? I always try and lower my expectations. But that's just the politician in me. It's always better to lower the electorate's expectations, because then any good news will be a pleasant surprise.

Congrats on the screenplay!

 

[apex]

Impossible, don't let an admissions comity determine your worth. I'm sure your work is great.

I know what you mean though, it does sting to be rejected from something you poured a lot of yourself into. But you have to be your own best cheerleader and believe in yourself, even if they don't.