UCLA MFA 2011 (Screenwriting)

[Quirky]

For those accepted, do you know if we are allocated housing? I'm from the east coast and without a car, so it will be challenging for me to find a place to live if I'm not given campus housing. I've sent emails and left voicemails, still waiting to hear.

 

[Wenyi]

Originally posted by Turner:
Thanks a lot. I know its totally irrational to think that something went wrong and my acceptance was somehow withdrawn but I can't help but invent conspiracy theories until the letter actually comes. I appreciate the info from Cheri and am glad to know at least one other person is still in the same boat at me.

It is TWO. Count me in.
I am getting panic and sleepless and I strongly hope that the directing email can arrive by April 15 so that I can move on

 

[filmart]

Originally posted by Quirky:
For those accepted, do you know if we are allocated housing? I'm from the east coast and without a car, so it will be challenging for me to find a place to live if I'm not given campus housing. I've sent emails and left voicemails, still waiting to hear.

Hey Quirky...LA is a tough city for someone without a car. If you don't get housing, let me know and I'll keep an eye out for anything interesting. I've always had a car so I'm not familiar with public transpo in that area, but I've seen many buses there. I think getting a good bike will be key since it's also a very large campus.

 

[UberOCD13]

I know quite a few people who do the no car thing, and though they admit that having 4 wheels makes life a bit easier in LA, they also preach that holding to public transport is not nearly IMpossible. They do weekly's and monthly's for their version of the MTA, just like NYC. Only issues are that the subway system is just starting to expand...and that buses are slow enough to grate on you if you're on a timely schedule. My advice is to try the no car thing and see how life goes. Play it by ear. If you decide that you need a used sedan, whether a week into life there, or a year, then shell out the 2k and go for it.

 

[honeybadger]

Just in case anyone hasn't checked their email yet, I just received my email invite to the professional program from UCLA.

 

[SheScribe]

I just got an e-mail from Cheri Smith with various links to housing and other info., but still haven't gotten the official university e-mail yet. She says in the e-mail she sent to wait another week if the university e-mail hasn't come yet, which I'll do. So, looks lik I will have to wait to do anything.

 

[SheScribe]

Excuse the typo...blame my iPad. Felt I had to clarify since I'm calling myself a writer.

 

[Turner]

Don't worry, I'm still in the same boat as well.

 

[filmart]

Hey SheScribe and Turner,

I didn't need the official university mail to create a logon. When the application was officially received we were given a UI University ID. Go to https://www.ursa.ucla.edu/ and create a logon using your UI. Then, if you haven't dome so, I think under the admission section you can fill out your Statement of Intent to Register. It's important for you to do this ASAP because they won't give your spot away.

 

[InspectorSun]

Hey gang,

I've been lurking in the shadows for a while. I'm inspired by you folks sharing your trials and triumphs, so I finally decided to join.

I too applied, made it through the UCLA interview, but didn't get accepted. Congrats to all those who got in.

I plan to reapply next year. I've already taken the PP, so I just need to up my writing game at this point. Just trying to figure out a strategy.

I did have two of the MFA professors as teachers, and I found out they're doing this in case anyone is interested...

http://absolutescreenwriting.com/

In the meantime, those of you who've persisted and got in on the 2nd or 3rd time, I'm taking notes.

 

[SheScribe]

Originally posted by filmart:
Hey SheScribe and Turner,

I didn't need the official university mail to create a logon. When the application was officially received we were given a UI University ID. Go to https://www.ursa.ucla.edu/ and create a logon using your UI. Then, if you haven't dome so, I think under the admission section you can fill out your Statement of Intent to Register. It's important for you to do this ASAP because they won't give your spot away.

Hi FilmArt:

Thanks for that advice! Were you able to complete the intent to register via that URSA site? I clicked on admissions and didn't see any opportunity to complete such a form. Thanks, again.

 

[filmart]

Originally posted by SheScribe:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by filmart:
Hey SheScribe and Turner,

I didn't need the official university mail to create a logon. When the application was officially received we were given a UI University ID. Go to https://www.ursa.ucla.edu/ and create a logon using your UI. Then, if you haven't dome so, I think under the admission section you can fill out your Statement of Intent to Register. It's important for you to do this ASAP because they won't give your spot away.

Hi FilmArt:

Thanks for that advice! Were you able to complete the intent to register via that URSA site? I clicked on admissions and didn't see any opportunity to complete such a form. Thanks, again. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hi SheScribe...

Yeah I was able to.

If you go back to your email and look for Application Receipt Acknowledgement (Mail) it will give you your University ID (called UI). With it, you can create a logon and go into URSA. Also once you have a logon UI, I think you can go to this page...
http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/gasa...issions/applicat.htm
Click on the right side that says decision status and click on the year applying and it should show up that you're accepted. Then I think you are also directed to do your SIR.

Just make sure you find you UI info which will make everything easy and know which email you used when you applied because the info has to match...(at least I believe so.)

Good luck.

 

[SheScribe]

Originally posted by filmart:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by SheScribe:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by filmart:
Hey SheScribe and Turner,

I didn't need the official university mail to create a logon. When the application was officially received we were given a UI University ID. Go to https://www.ursa.ucla.edu/ and create a logon using your UI. Then, if you haven't dome so, I think under the admission section you can fill out your Statement of Intent to Register. It's important for you to do this ASAP because they won't give your spot away.

Hi FilmArt:

Thanks for that advice! Were you able to complete the intent to register via that URSA site? I clicked on admissions and didn't see any opportunity to complete such a form. Thanks, again. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hi SheScribe...

Yeah I was able to.

If you go back to your email and look for Application Receipt Acknowledgement (Mail) it will give you your University ID (called UI). With it, you can create a logon and go into URSA. Also once you have a logon UI, I think you can go to this page...
http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/gasa...issions/applicat.htm
Click on the right side that says decision status and click on the year applying and it should show up that you're accepted. Then I think you are also directed to do your SIR.

Just make sure you find you UI info which will make everything easy and know which email you used when you applied because the info has to match...(at least I believe so.)

Good luck. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Oh...that's probably the issue. I'm not in the system yet as accepted, which is why I'm still waiting on that e-mail from the university. I'll just practice patience.

 

[Wenyi]

Originally posted by filmart:
Hey SheScribe and Turner,

I didn't need the official university mail to create a logon. When the application was officially received we were given a UI University ID. Go to https://www.ursa.ucla.edu/ and create a logon using your UI. Then, if you haven't dome so, I think under the admission section you can fill out your Statement of Intent to Register. It's important for you to do this ASAP because they won't give your spot away.

Hi, filmart
I've created my ursa account by using UCLA ID. Also, I just found out my official offer by clicking "decision status". In the letter, it said that I need my Logon to get access to the online forms :SLR and SIR.

I logged in, but the problem is that I can't find the button about SIR or SLRon on the main menu.

How did you fill out the online forms? Thanks.

 

[filmart]

Originally posted by Wenyi:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by filmart:
Hey SheScribe and Turner,

I didn't need the official university mail to create a logon. When the application was officially received we were given a UI University ID. Go to https://www.ursa.ucla.edu/ and create a logon using your UI. Then, if you haven't dome so, I think under the admission section you can fill out your Statement of Intent to Register. It's important for you to do this ASAP because they won't give your spot away.

Hi, filmart
I've created my ursa account by using UCLA ID. Also, I just found out my official offer by clicking "decision status". In the letter, it said that I need my Logon to get access to the online forms :SLR and SIR.

I logged in, but the problem is that I can't find the button about SIR or SLRon on the main menu.

How did you fill out the online forms? Thanks. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hi Wenyi,

I'm sorry I don't remember exactly what buttons I pushed. I think I went to the decision letter...clicked on the highlighted part that said to fill out my SIR then it took me to another page for URSA then I logged on. On that page I think there were two links...1 the decision letter, 2 the SIR. If you can find it after browsing, I recommend calling the office. They might be of more assistance than my poor memory

Good luck

 

[my handle]

Wenyi,
It takes another day or two for the SIR and SLR links to pop up once you see your letter of admission online. I too was searching and searching for the links to these documents. Just give it some time. Somewhat frustrating, I know.

 

[Wenyi]

Originally posted by filmart:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Wenyi:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by filmart:
Hey SheScribe and Turner,

I didn't need the official university mail to create a logon. When the application was officially received we were given a UI University ID. Go to https://www.ursa.ucla.edu/ and create a logon using your UI. Then, if you haven't dome so, I think under the admission section you can fill out your Statement of Intent to Register. It's important for you to do this ASAP because they won't give your spot away.

Hi, filmart
I've created my ursa account by using UCLA ID. Also, I just found out my official offer by clicking "decision status". In the letter, it said that I need my Logon to get access to the online forms :SLR and SIR.

I logged in, but the problem is that I can't find the button about SIR or SLRon on the main menu.

How did you fill out the online forms? Thanks. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Hi Wenyi,

I'm sorry I don't remember exactly what buttons I pushed. I think I went to the decision letter...clicked on the highlighted part that said to fill out my SIR then it took me to another page for URSA then I logged on. On that page I think there were two links...1 the decision letter, 2 the SIR. If you can find it after browsing, I recommend calling the office. They might be of more assistance than my poor memory

Good luck </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Thanks?buddy. I will try again later.

 

[Wenyi]

Originally posted by my handle:
Wenyi,
It takes another day or two for the SIR and SLR links to pop up once you see your letter of admission online. I too was searching and searching for the links to these documents. Just give it some time. Somewhat frustrating, I know.

Thanks for the advice?my handle
I planed to wait but I couldn't help logging in once a while and the good new is that I saw the link and I've just finished the two forms

When will we get their feedback? I know it sounds weird but I REALLY hope that they ask to charge my deposit ASAP

 

[SheScribe]

Originally posted by Turner:
Thanks a lot. I know its totally irrational to think that something went wrong and my acceptance was somehow withdrawn but I can't help but invent conspiracy theories until the letter actually comes. I appreciate the info from Cheri and am glad to know at least one other person is still in the same boat at me.

Hi Turner...did you get your letter yet, or see it via the decision status link?

 

[Wenyi]

Hey,shescribe
If you can't see the letter in the decision status. Maybe you can log in ur ursa page. On the left side of ur main menu, there is a link called"accept or decline ur admission" click it and it will lead you to the forms. I did it without the official email. I hope it works for you too.