UCLA MFA Fall 2017

[turburr]

Producers program or screenwriting? Have you received an interview?

Screenwriting. And yes, I interviewed mid february.

 

[Kira]

So two days ago the school contacted me and said they were missing a hard copy of my official transcript and they had to have it in by March 2nd because that's when they are finalizing decisions. It's soon, y'all.

March 2nd. That is so terrifying!

Good luck guys <3

 

[essie]

Could the emails get sent out tonight? I mean, tomorrow or Monday is more likely if they're finalizing today, but I'm holding out hope lol

 

[Kira]

Could the emails get sent out tonight? I mean, tomorrow or Monday is more likely if they're finalizing today, but I'm holding out hope lol

I could not tell you for sure! If they do what USC did, they'll start on the weekend (so Friday / Saturday AM?). It's just guessing on my part.

 

[Comedynerd]

Judging by the last two years it looks like the screenwriting MFA acceptances go out during the week. In 2016 they all went out on Thursday the 10th and in 2015 they went out on Monday the 9th and Tuesday the 10th.

But in the past two years interviews were WAY later than they were this year so it's not surprising that they are finalizing decisions now. With that being said, I'd expect us to hear tomorrow or Monday.
AHHHHHHHHHH!

 

[Kira]

Judging by the last two years it looks like the screenwriting MFA acceptances go out during the week. In 2016 they all went out on Thursday the 10th and in 2015 they went out on Monday the 9th and Tuesday the 10th.

But in the past two years interviews were WAY later than they were this year so it's not surprising that they are finalizing decisions now. With that being said, I'd expect us to hear tomorrow or Monday.
AHHHHHHHHHH!

Comedynerd for the win! Yeah the interviews were way later but the deadline was a month earlier (November instead of December). Crazy stuff happening at UCLA!

I'm screaming on the inside!

 

[Septopus7]

I know you got accepted to USC too @Kira, so I was just wondering: of the two (UCLA/USC), which school is the one you want to go to the most? Or is that a question you won't ask yourself until you get accepted into UCLA?

 

[Kira]

I know you got accepted to USC too @Kira, so I was just wondering: of the two (UCLA/USC), which school is the one you want to go to the most? Or is that a question you won't ask yourself until you get accepted into UCLA?

Hahaha I won't ask myself that until I see anything in writing
Seriously. I've had very good luck and I don't think I'll go three for three.
Both USC and UCLA are wonderful schools and their programs are terrific. I think I'd be more than happy at either one.

 

[turburr]

Could the emails get sent out tonight? I mean, tomorrow or Monday is more likely if they're finalizing today, but I'm holding out hope lol

My guess is that we'll have decisions this weekend if they're finishing up materials today. The woman was really sweet when I called about it and said they're essentially in the last round and it won't be that much longer

 

[gradualdecisions]

Regardless of what happens, I'm SO glad this forum exists. I've been snooping around here since 2014, and it's been such a huge resource for me. I don't know if I would have found out about the Professional Program without this place, and without the PP I probably wouldn't have moved to LA, and if I hadn't moved to LA my whole life would be completely different.

Plus it's always nice to know I'm not the only one dying of suspense & anxiety.

 

[PEL]

USC started sending out their denied emails for Stark if that helps

 

[Operator]

Denied this morning via email. Producers Program

 

[turburr]

Okay, so I called again this morning for screenwriting and she said "definitely within the week."

 

[gradualdecisions]

Okay, so I called again this morning for dramatic writing and she said "definitely within the week."

At NYU I hope??? I can't do another week of waiting on UCLA, hahah.

 

[turburr]

At NYU I hope??? I can't do another week of waiting on UCLA, hahah.

Oh no, I actually just got my words mixed up. Yeah, it's *within this week* for UCLA. The people at the TFT office are extremely sweet and patient. I tried to trick them into letting me know if I got in or not (my transcript was right on their desk as we spoke) but they weren't budging

 

[gradualdecisions]

Oh no, I actually just got my words mixed up. Yeah, it's *within this week* for UCLA. The people at the TFT office are extremely sweet and patient. I tried to trick them into letting me know if I got in or not (my transcript was right on their desk as we spoke) but they weren't budging

Thanks for keeping us posted, turburr! This is beyond agonizing (especially for us folks who only applied to one school...all the eggs in one basket, etc. etc.).

 

[YMK]

Thanks for keeping us posted, turburr! This is beyond agonizing (especially for us folks who only applied to one school...all the eggs in one basket, etc. etc.).

OH I completely agree @gradualdecisions. I feel like if I even say it out loud that I applied to only one school I'll be jinxing my already very slim chances! My head has crossed over from crazy cuckoo town into needs to be committed town.

Does anyone have a idea of when decisions will be made for Production/Directing? Someone has written on the Google Sheets that we will know only by March 25th! Is that right?! Do we have to wait 20 more days?!!!

 

[Jason Hedy]

Does anyone have a idea of when decisions will be made for Production/Directing? Someone has written on the Google Sheets that we will know only by March 25th! Is that right?! Do we have to wait 20 more days?!!!

Hey YMK! Just had my interview the other day and yeah they mentioned that decisions will be out by March 25th!

 

[robert]

How did your interview go? What questions did they ask if you don't mind sharing?

Hey YMK! Just had my interview the other day and yeah they mentioned that decisions will be out by March 25th!

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[Kira]

Okay, so I called again this morning for screenwriting and she said "definitely within the week."

Good luck this week guys! Wishing the best for all of us!
No matter what happens, celebrate / mourn for a day or two, but then jump back on the wagon! "The master has failed more times than the beginner has even tried." You guys got this~