UCLA Film 2012 decisions

[NouvelleVague]

I called them today to find out - I couldn't wait anymore. And they said they just called a few people and are still working through it !

 

[KP]

Nouvelle, do you know if they're still in the process of making phone calls for interviews?

 

[KP]

Does anyone know? I'd like to stop freaking out my application. Knowing i didn't make the cut would at least ease the pain...

 

[A.]

I just want to let those know who are still anxiously waiting that every one has been contacted and set up for interviews. They just sent out a table with times and initials for everyone.

 

[KP]

Thats weird... because when I called them earlier they said that they were still calling for interviews...

 

[A.]

I think they say that so they don't have to deal with upset or angry people. I'm sorry to be the one to tell you this I would just personally want to know. They had their list of 30 people. But they said they had 600 applicants this year, so it's just a total crap shoot as to who got in and who didn't

 

[Rumble]

man, I'm quite sad. I applied as well and didn't get any email or calls from them. A question for A. They sent you out a table of the 30 people to be interviewed? They only interview 30 people? And to KP, It seems odd that they would lie to an applicant to not hurt their feelings, they should be cut and dry about it. I did get accepted to CSULB film production program, but my dream school was UCLA. oh well. I'm still waiting for USC too, I read on this site that they don't conduct interviews.

 

[KP]

Hey Rumble. Yea... it was kinda weird. I think the weirdest thing was that I'm pretty sure they were supposed to interview a total of 60 students (30 at UCLA and 30 out of)... so i guess my question has been what happened to the other 30?

But A. thanks for letting me know. Seriously congratulations and good for you. I'm kind of curious about the material you submitted?

 

[A.]

For those who got interviews- how did they all go?! Man, this waiting is going to be even worse than waiting to hear if we made it to interviews! I'm curious to see what questions other people had. I was surprised at how easy and conversational it really was.

and to answer you, KP- What specifically were you wondering? I submitted a personal essay, a short story, and a critical analysis of Rear Window. and pretty amazing letters of rec that I got really lucky with. I know that even though they say the materials are what matters, it's still UCLA so GPA definitely makes a difference I think.

 

[BK]

I agree! It was really nice to see how conversational and non-threatening it really was. I was really grateful. It seems like they really did a lot to try to make the interviewees as comfortable as possible, even before the interview. I know that the wait now seems so much worse, but for me, not knowing if I had an interview was way worse. At least now I know the deadline!

 

[A.]

BK- What time was your interview? I loved how the current students came by to talk to all of us! I know the said we'd hear by May 1st, but from all the research I've done it looks like people hear back in one to two weeks! I hope we both get in

 

[BK]

I'm a little hesitant to say my exact time (you never know who is on here!) but let's say it was in the mid-afternoon.

I had a lot of fun chatting with the current students and another interviewee. A really nice atmosphere pre- and post-interview.

Ah, now back to real life!

 

[A.]

I GOT IN!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[BK]

Congratulations A!!! What an accomplishment!!! How and when did you hear back?! Hope I am to be as lucky as you!

 

[RK9]

Is this for freshman or are there transfers who received their decision already?

 

[BK]

Only junior standing students get accepted into the film program at UCLA. So, this would be for transfers

I believe freshmen who applied to UCLA heard in March.

 

[RK9]

So if my current status says this
We have received your application for Fall Quarter 2012. However, admission decisions have not yet been made for our transfer applicants. We plan to begin notifying transfer applicants of our decisions starting in late April. Please check with us again around that time

What do you guys think? Is there a chance they still haven't made a decision or did i get denied?

 

[A.]

BK- Ms. Flener called me today at around 3 ish. I have absolutely no idea if they are notifying everyone or maybe just a few at a time. I was just so surprised to get called because I was interviewed not even a week ago! Good luck to you! I really hope you get in as well. I'd like to know a few people already, even if it is just over the internet haha. Keep me posted!

RK9- Did you interview?

 

[BK]

I also have that status when I log in. I believe when you are accepted into the film program, they call you to let you know, even if you haven't received an official letter from the school itself. Then again, I didn't receive a call or email from anyone, so I could very possibly be wrong.

 

[BK]

Thanks, A! I'll let you know if I get a call. Here's hoping!