UCLA MFA Screenwriting 2019

[amlena]

Well maybe my email worked because they sent me my rejection letter

Did you email through Acceptd?

 

[amlena]

UCLA Campus Directory

Omg I searched all over for Phyllis' email after my interview and ended up giving up. Thanks for linking this!!

 

[Cd23]

Did you email through Acceptd?

No I emailed through my email

 

[writingatl]

I still don't have anything from them. ?

same... the stress of waiting is awful

 

[Cd23]

I still don't have anything from them. ?

I really hope you get in!

 

[amlena]

Question for admitted students: what was your financial aid offering like at UCLA?

Chapman only gave me loans (no fellowship or grants, and I found out they don't really have TA opportunities), so now I'm stressed over whether it's worth it to accrue over 100k in debt. Obviously, UCLA is much more affordable since I'd be in state. Ugh, the waiting game sucks.

 

[divmoh247]

Did anyone here also apply to NYU?

 

[haleyk]

Got my rejection letter this morning, which makes my decision much easier. Congrats to everyone who got in!

 

[BuddernScotch]

Question for admitted students: what was your financial aid offering like at UCLA?

Chapman only gave me loans (no fellowship or grants, and I found out they don't really have TA opportunities), so now I'm stressed over whether it's worth it to accrue over 100k in debt. Obviously, UCLA is much more affordable since I'd be in state. Ugh, the waiting game sucks.

Phyllis said it better: "Departmental funding for each of our Fall 2019 admits will be determined after we have precise enrollment numbers. As an estimated guide to what you might expect, in recent years, each of our incoming MFA students has received between about $7000 and $10,000 in departmental funding during the 1st year, depending on certain variables (in-state/out-state/international students).

This means that when we know precisely who will be attending, we can then let you have a precise funding amount for your 1st year.

There are additional sources of funding available to our 1st and 2nd year students, including our annual scholarship awards (awarded at the end of the academic year), TA assignments (normally for our 2nd year students, but 1st year students may seek TA assignments in other departments and schools at UCLA), and partial funding from the professional fees students pay (normally distributed among our 2nd year students). There are also university scholarships for which students may apply online"

 

[divmoh247]

I'm trying to make my decision but honestly it's very hard. It's the only school I got into (I was waitlisted elsewhere) but as a TV track idk if it's of benefit to me. Can any current grads give us the DL on what's it like for people looking to be showrunners/write for TV?

 

[BuddernScotch]

I'm trying to make my decision but honestly it's very hard. It's the only school I got into (I was waitlisted elsewhere) but as a TV track idk if it's of benefit to me. Can any current grads give us the DL on what's it like for people looking to be showrunners/write for TV?

There aren't much I would wait for if you already have UCLA. Are you debating between a waitlist spot and UCLA's spot??!?!!

 

[divmoh247]

Yes.. I got waitlisted at NYU. But I'm also wondering if I should reapply as I originally wanted to attend the stark program. I'm an international student too so this is weighing heavily on me because I'm going to be paying a lot no matter what so I'd rather pick the program that'll help me make connections in the industry too.

 

[BuddernScotch]

Yes.. I got waitlisted at NYU. But I'm also wondering if I should reapply as I originally wanted to attend the stark program. I'm an international student too so this is weighing heavily on me because I'm going to be paying a lot no matter what so I'd rather pick the program that'll help me make connections in the industry too.

This is why everyone wants to go to UCLA... :/ not sure what to tell you in this situation.

 

[Isabellagrcia]

Yes.. I got waitlisted at NYU. But I'm also wondering if I should reapply as I originally wanted to attend the stark program. I'm an international student too so this is weighing heavily on me because I'm going to be paying a lot no matter what so I'd rather pick the program that'll help me make connections in the industry too.

Make a pros & cons list. Go with your gut!

 

[StarChild]

I'm trying to make my decision but honestly it's very hard. It's the only school I got into (I was waitlisted elsewhere) but as a TV track idk if it's of benefit to me. Can any current grads give us the DL on what's it like for people looking to be showrunners/write for TV?

I’m not in the program but I have a friend who’s there and says that they are doing more TV and she’s loving it overall.
I bet you can ask about the classes etc before you accept.

 

[divmoh247]

Make a pros & cons list. Go with your gut!

My gut is being such an unreliable POS right now and idk if it's the imposter syndrome or what.

 

[divmoh247]

I’m not in the program but I have a friend who’s there and says that they are doing more TV and she’s loving it overall.
I bet you can ask about the classes etc before you accept.

Yaas! Is your friend on this forum?

 

[divmoh247]

Also did anyone else get the letter from the graduate office?

 

[Chris W]

Yaas! Is your friend on this forum?

If not get them on here!

 

[biacelani]

I'm trying to make my decision but honestly it's very hard. It's the only school I got into (I was waitlisted elsewhere) but as a TV track idk if it's of benefit to me. Can any current grads give us the DL on what's it like for people looking to be showrunners/write for TV?

During my interview, Phyllis talked about the changes the program is going through and one of was is being able to focus more on television and other formats too. I think you get to choose between TV or feature for your second-year projects or something like that. Also, if you're interested in showrunning, you can always take elective classes in the Stark program too and add to your portfolio and experience that way. I guess I'm kinda biased now that I'm accepting their offer, but I can't see how you can go wrong with UCLA