NYU Tisch MFA Dramatic Writing 2025

[abross]

I interviewed with him as well, and he's very nice. I felt the same way you did; it was very conversational, and it seemed like they wanted to learn more about us while also sharing info about themselves.

He mentioned that if you get an interview, it means your portfolio has been qualified. However, the final decision will depend on the diversity of the small group they're assembling, as they need to consider the different backgrounds of the applicants.

I was a little bit nervous as well.

I hope your interview went well! So basically if we didn't get an interview, our writing sample wasn't strong enough? Is that what it means that is has been qualified?

 

[nikifish]

I hope your interview went well! So basically if we didn't get an interview, our writing sample wasn't strong enough? Is that what it means that is has been qualified?

I don't think that's what they meant, I guess they have their own criteria. It doesn't mean that if you weren't interviewed, your content isn't strong enough. It's hard to say what they're looking for. I think they just said that to tell us that they want to make sure the final group is as diverse as possible. It's not that some people's work is stronger than others.

 

[abross]

I don't think that's what they meant, I guess they have their own criteria. It doesn't mean that if you weren't interviewed, your content isn't strong enough. It's hard to say what they're looking for. I think they just said that to tell us that they want to make sure the final group is as diverse as possible. It's not that some people's work is stronger than others.

thanks

Anyway, I hope that everyone who did get an interview had an amazing one and hopefully you'll all hear positive things from the program!

 

[highlandspring]

thanks

Anyway, I hope that everyone who did get an interview had an amazing one and hopefully you'll all hear positive things from the program!

hey don't give up, i got my interview request today!

 

[jvas995]

I also got my interview request this evening. Don't give up hope!

 

[portiad]

I thought all hope was lost but got my interview request yesterday! They are definitely doing interviews until at least the 21st, so I’m guessing we won’t hear until the following week

 

[highlandspring]

What should we expect in the interview? I've never had one before for school and am nervous. Tips / advice would be greatly appreciated

 

[Chris W]

What should we expect in the interview? I've never had one before for school and am nervous. Tips / advice would be greatly appreciated

If you look in the old application year threads for the program a lot of people share their experiences during the interview.

There's also this article I wrote ages ago that should still apply today:

Article 'Film School Interview Questions'

This is a list of ACTUAL interview questions reported from posts from our members from the thousands of posts over the years on these boards. Please leave a reply in the discussion thread with any that you've had and I'll update the article. Also WEAR NICE CLOTHES TO YOUR INTERVIEW - as an AFI...

• Chris W
• Sep 15, 2016
• Updated Jun 3, 2017
• 6 min read
• Reaction score: 12
• Category: Applying to Film School
• interview interview questions interviews

 

[highlandspring]

If you look in the old application year threads for the program a lot of people share their experiences during the interview.

There's also this article I wrote ages ago that should still apply today:

Article 'Film School Interview Questions'

This is a list of ACTUAL interview questions reported from posts from our members from the thousands of posts over the years on these boards. Please leave a reply in the discussion thread with any that you've had and I'll update the article. Also WEAR NICE CLOTHES TO YOUR INTERVIEW - as an AFI...

• Chris W
• Sep 15, 2016
• Updated Jun 3, 2017
• 6 min read
• Reaction score: 12
• Category: Applying to Film School
• interview interview questions interviews

Thank you Chris!

 

[highlandspring]

To anyone who's not yet had their interview, I was asked 5 questions so hope this is helpful:

1. Why this MFA at Tisch?
2. Could you tell me more about your previous university education?
3. How did you develop a passion for dramatic writing?
4. What are your strengths and weaknesses as a writer?
5. Do you have any questions for me?

I was told decisions will be made by the beginning of April.

Good luck!

 

[renrichichi]

I hope they give us at least a week before April 15th before we have to make a decision

 

[ljords]

is there anyone here who got waitlisted in the past get an interview?

 

[Chris W]

is there anyone here who got waitlisted in the past get an interview?

Yes according to additional Supporting Member stats on this page:

Admission statistics for NYU Tisch Kanbar Institute of Film & Television ()

Acceptance rate, minimum GPA, SAT, GRE, and demographics of admitted applicants for NYU Tisch Kanbar Institute of Film & Television calculated from our database of thousands of film school applications.

www.filmschool.org

 

[highlandspring]

I hope they give us at least a week before April 15th before we have to make a decision

Should do. Got an email today from Admissions saying results will be sent first week of April

 

[renrichichi]

Yes! I got the same email and had a mini-heart attack. Thought it was THE email

 

[bg29736]

HIGHLY recommend checking your junk folder for interview requests!! I made peace with being rejected by NYU but just now decided to do a thorough check through all of my inboxes to make sure I hadn’t missed anything and sure enough, I missed an interview request on Tuesday because it had been directed to junk Responded and hoping I’ll be able to interview tomorrow. Just a heads up!

 

[highlandspring]

HIGHLY recommend checking your junk folder for interview requests!! I made peace with being rejected by NYU but just now decided to do a thorough check through all of my inboxes to make sure I hadn’t missed anything and sure enough, I missed an interview request on Tuesday because it had been directed to junk Responded and hoping I’ll be able to interview tomorrow. Just a heads up!

What happened in the end? Hope they interviewed you?

Also does anyone know if scholarships/funding are announced together with the offer or is that another wait if accepted?

 

[renrichichi]

What happened in the end? Hope they interviewed you?

Also does anyone know if scholarships/funding are announced together with the offer or is that another wait if accepted?

I am not sure if financial aid packets are sent along with acceptance letters (I remember having to wait in undergrad), but I am pretty sure that you would be alerted to any internal funding like scholarships or grants in the acceptance letter. I have been googling a lot about the financial aid release dates for NYU and from what I have found online, which isn't much, it seems that they release them in April/May.

 

[bg29736]

What happened in the end? Hope they interviewed you?

Also does anyone know if scholarships/funding are announced together with the offer or is that another wait if accepted?

Yes, they thankfully interviewed me! I caught the email just in time to interview on Friday.