UCLA 2010

[Antelope9]

Yes, that makes sense.

 

[dfp7882]

Originally posted by Neville26:
The waiting has just begun. Trust me. By March 10th or so, you'll be having dreams about posting and checking your email and getting phone calls from schools and running through interviews in your mind (that may never happen). lol It's all so much fun. And pretty f-in maddening.

Yep, that's about right.

 

[Generallyspeaking22]

dfp7882:

How did your interview go? Did you have to pitch? What questions did they ask?

Thank you in advance for any info you have!

 

[HI FILM]

We don't have any friend here got rejection yet although he had interview, right?

 

[GrizzlyMan]

Howdy,

I applied for MFA Directing and was waitlisted just today.

If anyone on this board was accepted to UCLA MFA Directing for this Fall 2010 and is choosing to decline their admission in favor of another school/whatever reason, if you would be so kind to let me/us know so we can have some idea of what the waitlisters' chances are? thanks!! =)

 

[HI FILM]

at GrizzlyMan, can you see your decision status through their website? thanks

 

[dfp7882]

Hey Generally,

I think the interview went well. I´ll echo what people have said in previous years and say that it felt more like a conversation than an interview, especially when I compare it to the crazy intense FSU interview.

There were three Skype interviews scheduled on my day, 30 minutes apart. My interview was the first and lasted about 20 minutes. Hal was very friendly, and the Professional Program pitch was quick and to the point. He didn´t ask me to pitch anything. He asked me to name a film I liked and explain why. And he asked me some questions about my personal statement. That´s about it!

Of course, by the next day I was thinking about all the great stuff I could have said, but all in all, I feel good about the experience.

Good luck to you!

 

[GrizzlyMan]

HI FILM, no - it remains unchanged.

I believe you either have to be called personally or emailed.

Did you interview?

 

[HI FILM]

Yes I did but no e-mail no phone so far. I think it means 'rejection'.

 

[jefcostello]

GrizzlyMan, I think you have a pretty good chance. I was accepted and am leaning towards UCLA but am not sure. I also know somebody who is turning down a spot so that's one right there. When I was called they told me they only accepted 18 applicants, which is the amount of their total enrollment, so I have to think at least 3 or 4 out of the 18 choose another school for whatever reason. And I'm guessing they don't wait list that many - there's a good chance, you will know soon after March 29th, that's when we have to let them know. Some people may not even get their acceptances to certain schools by then (like NYU), and may choose to enroll and then drop out (which i have heard of). Long story short, waitlist is an achievement and you've got a good chance, probably better than at a bigger school like USC or NYU. THats my guess...Good luck!

 

[GrizzlyMan]

Jefcostello, thanks for your reply.

Where else will you go if you are accepted to your other schools, hypothetically speaking?

 

[jefcostello]

It's between USC and ucla for me. USC was my first choice but more and more I'm liking ucla and think I'll be able to get more out of the program (for much less $). I will definately let you know what I decide as soon as I do.

 

[Generallyspeaking22]

Originally posted by dfp7882:
Hey Generally,

I think the interview went well. I´ll echo what people have said in previous years and say that it felt more like a conversation than an interview, especially when I compare it to the crazy intense FSU interview.

There were three Skype interviews scheduled on my day, 30 minutes apart. My interview was the first and lasted about 20 minutes. Hal was very friendly, and the Professional Program pitch was quick and to the point. He didn´t ask me to pitch anything. He asked me to name a film I liked and explain why. And he asked me some questions about my personal statement. That´s about it!

Of course, by the next day I was thinking about all the great stuff I could have said, but all in all, I feel good about the experience.

Good luck to you!

Thank you for sharing!

Good luck to you too!

 

[Dirty Dirty Clown]

Had my interview today with Richard and Hal - both great guys. For those of you yet to interview: it's like what Generally says - a friendly conversation. They seemed to really go thru your application and essay thoroughly before the meeting, so they have a good sense of you (on paper). That said, there were no pointed questions (at least in my case), so if there is something special about yourself that you feel they absolutely must know before making a decision, you might want to consider preparing how you'd say that without the assistance of responding to a "point-blank" question.

 

[HI FILM]

I e-mailed to Cheri 15 minutes ago. She e-mailed me back in 5 minutes saying 'regret to inform.....rejected.....' I had interview. Hope to get in next year.

 

[JusTaNaPpLe]

got my rejection email yesterday, i had the interview as well... it's depressing, but well, i knew i didn't do well at the interview, so not a big shock. congradz to those who got in.

 

[WillieGreen]

Sorry to hear that, guys. You guys waiting on any other schools?


Does anyone have a screenwriting interview scheduled after March 22nd?

 

[my handle]

I'm not waiting on any other schools, Willie. Best wishes to you and everyone. Btw, I have a great feeling you will get in this time. I applaud your persistence!

 

[WillieGreen]

Thanks for the kind words.

Good luck next year!

 

[JusTaNaPpLe]

while being rejected by top fives (Columbia remain silent), i should put my hopes on the rest schools, but i thought my chances are low... well, i have planned the worst scenario already...