UCLA 2015/2016 Decisions

[Shai Garrett]

Hi Guys!

I'm jumping in here, this is my first post! I applied to UCLA's undergrad film program so I'm not able to declare a concentration, but I'm interested in writing, directing, and editing. UCLA has been my dream school since I was nine years old, so I'm super super super anxious to hear their decision! I have an interview with them this Friday and that is helping calm my nerves, but I'm just so excited about the program!

 

[patchoooli]

Hey Shai, Good luck on Friday! You'll do great!

 

[Shai Garrett]

Hey Shai, Good luck on Friday! You'll do great!

Thank you!! I sure hope so!

 

[Tiger]

Thank you!! I sure hope so!

Good luck lady! Do you know when the first years hear back decisions?
I know transfer is like April 15th or something, with interviews the first week of April. Hope your interview goes well! Do you like in Cali?

 

[Tiger]

Well, I didn't apply to too many schools this year... I applied to Cal State Los Angeles as a safety school... I was going to apply to others but a lot of their portfolio requirements were things I didn't have strong enough examples of... So if I get completely passed over I'll probably take that year and just improve my portfolio... It's really the only backup plan I have...

That sounds smart, Cal state is my backup too and after visiting I think it would be alright to go there. It's just so hot in the summer on that campus! My other backup would be to finish at cal state and then apply again at UCLA for masters. I wonder if it's less competitive or more competitive...

 

[Shai Garrett]

Good luck lady! Do you know when the first years hear back decisions?
I know transfer is like April 15th or something, with interviews the first week of April. Hope your interview goes well! Do you like in Cali?

Thank you! I think it went really well! On the website it says first year decisions are released late March, but in the interview they told me I should hear back by March or sooner! Also I live in Cali so I'm very biased, but Los Angeles is a great place to be, especially for filmmakers. The weather is perfect, the area/ campus is gorgeous, and you're in the heart of the industry. Its great!

 

[patchoooli]

Well done, Shai! Great to hear it went so well. I knew it would! Rooting for you!

 

[Shai Garrett]

Well done, Shai! Great to hear it went so well. I knew it would! Rooting for you!

Aww I really appreciate that!!! I'm sending good vibes your way too and hopefully we'll be there together!

 

[SaraBBurns]

Hey guys! I've finally found this thread! I applied as a transfer to the program as a shot in the dark because it would be a definite no if I didn't apply but at least now I have a 3ish% chance! Kind of nervous but may the force be with us!

 

[gian1256]

Hello guys... I also applied to Ucla film school as a transfer student, I am an international student from Peru, and got my A.A degree in Science at CC in Nj... My gpa is 3.7 and I speak 3 languages... Good luck everyone...

 

[Tiger]

Tic toc tic toc...

 

[SaraBBurns]

Tic toc tic toc...

I feel like it should be anytime now! Has anyone heard anything yet???

 

[Clique]

I feel like it should be anytime now! Has anyone heard anything yet???

I know they've been interviewing every other position except for directing but they have interviewed some international directing applicants... I figure if I don't hear anything by the 27th then it'll be a nope... But man, this waiting is killing me...

 

[SaraBBurns]

I know they've been interviewing every other position except for directing but they have interviewed some international directing applicants... I figure if I don't hear anything by the 27th then it'll be a nope... But man, this waiting is killing me...

Is this for MFA or transfers?

 

[Clique]

Is this for MFA or transfers?

MFA

 

[Bruin4Life]

Holding my breath as a freshmen applicant good luck 4 more days!

 

[JakeHannaford]

I know they've been interviewing every other position except for directing but they have interviewed some international directing applicants... I figure if I don't hear anything by the 27th then it'll be a nope... But man, this waiting is killing me...

I interviewed on Saturday as an MFA Directing applicant, domestic. They told me they interview until the end of March. I hope that helps!

 

[Clique]

I interviewed on Saturday as an MFA Directing applicant, domestic. They told me they interview until the end of March. I hope that helps!

Thanks Jake... Did they mention how many applicants they had this year? Any other interesting little tidbits of information you gathered from your interview?

 

[SaraBBurns]

Have any transfers heard anything yet?

 

[Tiger]

In 2012 and 2013 it looks like the calls for interviews came in from March 19-21, with interviews around April 3-7. Last year they started admitting freshmen, so with the extra apps to go through they didn't start making the calls until April 1-5.

TIC TOC my god