UCLA Screenwriting 2012

[honeybadger]

I just got rejected, too. Congratulations, though to everyone that got in!

 

[WKJoel]

Are any of you who have been rejected considering the professional program?

 

[N_A_Fitz]

I got the rejection letter as well. I am still looking forward to participating in the professional program. I am going to do it via Skype.. Cant afford a move to la sans mfa funding. If we got an interview we get in to the pp automatically, right??

 

[Lumaloo]

Officially rejected as well, but I am hopefully going to do the professional program. Just need to figure out my job situation since working full-time with a commute doesn't seem like the best idea to really get everything out of the program.

 

[honeybadger]

Who all is planning on reapplying next year?

 

[mike8163]

I will re-apply if I don't hear from NYU DW or Columbia. I interviewed at Columbia but haven't heard anything yet. UCLA will always be in my heart though. Great school in and outside the program.

Mike

 

[Diehl]

I haven't decided if I'll reapply next year. I'm leaning toward a no, but maybe something will change in the next 6 months.

Unfortunately, I'm taking a federal job and I have no idea what my schedule or training will be for the first year (probation), so I'm going to pass on the PP. Maybe I'll try the PP the year after that, if they'll take me.

 

[N_A_Fitz]

@Honeybadger>>> Is there anyway you could send me some insider info on the online PP? I am going to enroll for sure but i was curious about how the classes are structure, reading lists, etc. I cant seem to find any detailed info besides an overall calendar

 

[honeybadger]

@N_A_Fitz: Sure. There is no reading list, although they suggest you buy and read Hal Ackerman and Richard Walter's screenwriting books, along with a few other recommended readings that they email you when you enroll. Beyond that, the class meets 3 hours, once a week, for ten week quarters. You watch your lectures online, at your convenience, and that's about it. If you have any more questions, you can PM me, and I'll give you my email address, and we can talk.

 

[Lumaloo]

Hey guys, I'm now actively working on a plan B and was wondering if anyone knew how the process for the professional program works? Are the people who interviewed for the MFA program automatically accepted? And if so, do we just send in an application on the website or how do we make sure they know we had an interview? I would hate to get rejected again so I want to make sure I go about it the right way

 

[N_A_Fitz]

Thanks HoneyBadger

Lumaloo I just sent Cheri an email asking the same thing...She said they would contact me in a couple weeks...prolly the same for all who got an interview.

I dont think we need to do any reapplying...a small concession due to our expected sadness re: not getting into the MFA

 

[SheScribe]

Just want to say congrats to all who were accepted! I'm currently completing my 1st year in the program and can't express how wonderful it is -- wonderfully challenging, wonderful people, and just a overall great experience that will teach you more about yourself than you ever expected. This message board was so helpful to me in the past when I was applying. A few of us from this board started a FB group after being accepted but then migrated to a new one once the 2nd year MFA students started one for us. That may happen with you as well. Just wanted to give you the heads up. Looking forward to meeting you! For those who didn't get accepted...try again. I tried twice, and the second time was a charm. There are very successful alumni who have tried as many as three times, so NEVER give up if this is something you really want.