UCLA 2009

[Ursulann]

I think that they started notifying Production/Cinematography applicants of interviews by email yesterday. . .

 

[Sonia]

Thanks for the info, K-Mee. I applied for screenwriting this year. I'm terrified.

 

[K-MEE]

Me too Sonia. I'm reapplying this year (USC, UCLA, Columbia and chapman not tish). I emailed Columbia yesterday and they said they were still in the midst of arranging the interviews. But I don't get my hopes up this time around.

 

[JohnPecod]

Judging from some previous posts it looks like they are scheduling interviews for screenwriting MFAs. Then the question is, have they completed scheduling those interviews? It's difficult to tell, however I'd guess (and this is a complete guess) that if an applicant hasn't been contacted about an interview within the next week it may be time to prepare for the possibility of not getting in. However, as a previous poster said until you receive the official rejection letter don't completely lose hope -- just be realistic. Finally, I would not place too much emphasis on NOT receiving a rejection letter. My guess is that sending out those letters is one of the last things they do. Priority number one for them right now is getting students locked up for next fall. I'll still keep compulsively checking my e-mail.

 

[Zumbi]

I didn't think about this.
But I though I saw a post from SOMEONE here that have applied for DIRECTING at UCLA (or was at USC?). that have received emails/interviews...

Does anybody have received emails/phone calls from USC and UCLA for DIRECTING/PRODUCING?

Thanks!

 

[Kalie14]

Hey guys! I'm new here, but just got my interview email today! It's on March 16th in LA and I applied for the producers program. I know many of you are applying to screenwriting, and I have no idea what their interview schedule is, but I thought you'd want to know that emails are still trickling out!


Also, does anyone know how many they interview and how many they actually accept? I know that won't really change anything now, but I was just curious! Thanks all!

 

[Ysabelle]

hey kalie
Good to know they are not done with interviews for the PP.

Good luck on your interview!

 

[Melanie]

Zumbi's right, there are definitely people who have already received interview notifications for production, not only screenwriting and producing. as far as i know, those have been trickling in since as far back as a few weeks ago. keeping all my fingers crossed.

 

[Sahirr]

i am gonna join u Melanie in keeping all my fingers crossed... don't mind doing the same with my toes too...
m giving myself just till 28th feb... if there's no e-mail from UCLA till then... i guess i will just shift my attention to other things...
so until then... am just gonna refresh my inbox every 5mins while online...

 

[xavier039]

I am in the same boat with you guys. I am still holding my breath with UCLA. I haven't heard anything back from them either.

 

[Sahirr]

Join the club Xavier...
is it any use calling the admissions office or dropping and e-mail about the same...
i know the website advices against that... so ya???

 

[xavier039]

I am not going to call. I actually got a call from USC and that is my first choice so I am just clinging that rope for dear life. I would love to hear from UCLA so I can make a choice. But I guess we can all just sit in our boat without oars for now. The shore is not too far ahead.

 

[Zumbi]

Hey guys...
Don't go to the dark side...
And Obi-Wan is not the ONLY hope. There still life after a rejection.

Look who's talking....

All right, I'm REALLY anxious. Think about this every day.
I have a question: IS THERE ANYBODY for the PRODUCING/DIRECTING MFA at UCLA that got an interview? I mean the Directing program, not the producers or Screenwriting?

:/

 

[Melanie]

I have a question: IS THERE ANYBODY for the PRODUCING/DIRECTING MFA at UCLA that got an interview? I mean the Directing program, not the producers or Screenwriting?

Yes, Ninth_Solstice from a few pages back on this thread, so there are probably more too...

 

[momotato]

Originally posted by Melanie:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I have a question: IS THERE ANYBODY for the PRODUCING/DIRECTING MFA at UCLA that got an interview? I mean the Directing program, not the producers or Screenwriting?

Yes, Ninth_Solstice from a few pages back on this thread, so there are probably more too... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Hi Melanie,
I applied for Production/Directing and got invited to interview around the 12th of the month.

 

[ds65]

I haven't received an invitation to interview. Does that mean I'm most likely not getting in?

 

[KayS]

Applied to screenwriting and got an interview in NY on 3/21. Please any advice would be wonderful! (I'll take wishes of good luck as well!)

 

[Melanie]

Hey, sorry Momotato! I knew there were others but I didn't go through every pages of the thread. Thanks for the correction and congrats!!

 

[Melanie]

and, naturally, I meant to say every page

 

[notroberttowne]

Like everyone else, I'm waiting to see when my interview will be (everyone who didn't opt for NY and is applying for screenwriting, anyway.) Though I can't actually book without knowing the dates, I was wondering if anyone in the area could recommend some hotels that are on the cheap side and close. Ideally I'd like to be able to walk to the interview, but I understand that's something of a pipe dream.

Along those same lines, anyone currently attending who can suggest some neighborhoods to look at for housing? I don't know if there's any sort of shuttle system in effect, but if there is I imagine it's a little cheaper to live further out from the university. I know that it's a mite presumptuous to be looking for housing before I even get accepted, but I'm going to LA no matter what happens, so any advice would be appreciated.