UCLA - MFA, Fall 2014

[Mate Boegi]

Scarrrryyyyy... Hate things like this ... I've written a letter to them now, asking if everything is all right. Thanks for posting!

 

[JFSWLA]

Mate Boegi

Actually man I wouldn't sweat it. I submitted mid-Nov and had all of my UG transcripts mailed early Nov. to meet the UCLA deadline. So it probably means my package was verified as "completed" and forwarded for review. When I went to USC's info session in October the admissions advisor stated that they couldn't review an application unless everything was received then filed to be forwarded, ie: transcripts, LORs (not always), etc...So I'm sure your'e good to go.

 

[iWonder]

I hate to break it to you Mate Boegi, but I think this means you will not be attending USC in the fall. Just kidding! My application says the same exact thing as yours. I assume, like most professors I've had in the past, some are quicker than others at evaluating their student's work. My guess is that some have completed their pile of applications, while others have not. Just hang in there man. There's a reason we find out in March instead of in January.

 

[Mate Boegi]

I hate to break it to you Mate Boegi, but I think this means you will not be attending USC in the fall. Just kidding! My application says the same exact thing as yours. I assume, like most professors I've had in the past, some are quicker than others at evaluating their student's work. My guess is that some have completed their pile of applications, while others have not. Just hang in there man. There's a reason we find out in March instead of in January.

Haha! Thanks for the support! JFSWLA

I got an email just now:
Thank you for your email. We have received all the materials we need from you for now. Your application will be sent out for review.


Best,
SCA Office of Admissions

So everything seems to be fine.

Btw, I'm international, and you know how it is sometimes with international mail service...

 

[Mate Boegi]

Any news from somebody?

 

[Chessirose]

I wish! I got an interview last year and by this time last year they'd already told me I made it. Not sure what's going on...?

 

[JFSWLA]

I believe they start calling applicants on the East Coast and overseas before moving West. An applicant from MIA has already received an invite which is sweet! So they're comin'.

 

[Mate Boegi]

Okay, I'm international, getting more and more nervous!

Could they be out so early?

The website actually says:
"Decisions for the fall term are generally not available until February at the earliest, and may not be made until April or even later.
"

 

[JFSWLA]

Okay, I'm international, getting more and more nervous!

Could they be out so early?

The website actually says:
"Decisions for the fall term are generally not available until February at the earliest, and may not be made until April or even later.
"

It'll be a while still. It's pretty early in the process. But I feel you.

 

[valeskarod]

Any news from somebody?

I got an email for an interview at UCLA (Screenwriting). I'm from Miami and I've read in previous threads that the East Coast gets contacted first, so... no need to get nervous yet

 

[utahfilmgirl]

Hello, (nice to meet you, virtually)
I got an email for an interview at UCLA (Screenwriting) on Friday. I'm in Utah. Where will you be doing your interview? Have they responded with a day and time as of yet?

 

[utahfilmgirl]

Anyone have any information on the percentage of those who interview actually get accepted? Or any info on what the interview process is like?

Good luck to everyone on here. This is such a nerve-wracking experience!

 

[valeskarod]

Hello, (nice to meet you, virtually)
I got an email for an interview at UCLA (Screenwriting) on Friday. I'm in Utah. Where will you be doing your interview? Have they responded with a day and time as of yet?

I responded to them saying I preferred to interview in LA. I haven't heard back yet. What about you?

There's some info on the interview process in previous threads. As for the percentage, I think it depends on the year. But I'm not really sure.

 

[utahfilmgirl]

I got an email for an interview at UCLA (Screenwriting). I'm from Miami and I've read in previous threads that the East Coast gets contacted first, so... no need to get nervous yet

Sorry, I am new to this site and meant to reply to your post. Where did you decide to do your interview? Have they given you a date as of yet? I chose to interview in LA, but haven't heard back on the date. Good luck to you!

 

[utahfilmgirl]

I responded to them saying I preferred to interview in LA. I haven't heard back yet. What about you?

There's some info on the interview process in previous threads. As for the percentage, I think it depends on the year. But I'm not really sure.

Thanks for the response. Maybe we will meet in LA. I too haven't heard back from them, but hope to hear more soon.

 

[valeskarod]

Thanks for the response. Maybe we will meet in LA. I too haven't heard back from them, but hope to hear more soon.

I was reading through last years thread and it takes them a bit to respond with dates. Here's the link if you wanna check it out

http://www.studentfilms.com/threads/ucla-screenwriting-mfa-2013.16839/

 

[utahfilmgirl]

I was reading through last years thread and it takes them a bit to respond with dates. Here's the link if you wanna check it out

http://www.studentfilms.com/threads/ucla-screenwriting-mfa-2013.16839/

That's good to know. Thanks for sharing this thread. I'm new to this site and still trying to navigate it to the appropriate threads. Thanks again!

 

[Mate Boegi]

So only screenwriters have recieved emails yet, am I right?

 

[rainwhole]

So only screenwriters have recieved emails yet, am I right?

Yep, Screenwriters go first. Don't get too anxious, even if the have contacted some people right now. That's not a negative indication for you or any other applicants.

It's all about patience at this point. I am sure most, regardless of the program, will hear back from UCLA by mid February.

Stay strong everyone!

 

[utahfilmgirl]

Agreed. Those I know who've applied for Directing or Producing haven't heard anything back as of yet. It's still very very early on. I also heard that the communication goes in waves, so I'm sure another round of notifications for interviews/acceptance is coming in the next few weeks. Good luck to all of us!