Soon to be College Grad about apply for Grad School

[Cesca]

Hi there! This is my first post on this site even though I have been using it for a while. I am attending a small liberal arts college in the United States to earn a film studies BFA. I will graduate this December and decided to work and save some money living at home while I wait to hear back from grad schools. I am applying to USC, AFI, and UCLA in the United States. But I recently attended a study abroad in England and now want to apply to London Film School and NFTS. I am also looking into Toronto Film School as it was seemingly rated highly internationally and I could drive there from where I live, unlike California or London. I am looking for any advice for applying to these schools, and hope to get to know others as well. I am specifically applying to screenwriting programs, and looking at directing ones.

 

[Chris W]

Thanks for posting and I'm glad you like the site.

If you're interested in those programs we have interviews with the admissions departments for some of those programs which are very helpful.

How to Get Into AFI Conservatory: Exclusive Advice From the Admissions Office (Part 1)

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How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member

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We hope to have interviews with other departments soon.

Also for your next post consider starting a 2023 thread for each program you are applying to in the application thread forum and meet your fellow applicants.

Film School Application Year Threads

Applying to a certain program? The threads here are for you to chat with your fellow applicants as you move through the application process.

www.filmschool.org

Good luck!