UCLA Screenwriting MFA 2013 (1 Viewer)

[ath579]

Rejected as well, though it was obviously coming after the whole interview cancelation/hate mail interaction.

Accepted at Chapman and AFI, with an interview at Columbia though.

 

[Hiram Bingham]

Congrats to everyone who got in, look forward to meeting you.

Last year when I interviewed, we were sent the student handbook and I'd thought I'd post some excerpts. This is on the first year coursework:

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If interested I can post other stuff, like the financial section, that kinda thing

 

[WKJoel]

Yeah, this is very useful information. Anything else you have that can help me to prepare will be much appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[Hiram Bingham]

Financial Aid Section from last years handbook

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I removed the info because It is no longer accurate

 

[SVC914]

Hi everyone,
A quick note related to the excerpts from the handbook - every year this information changes. As a current student I can tell you that the information posted will be updated. What has been posted shouldn't be taken into consideration. The handbook is being revised and will be distributed to incoming students after all offers are accepted.

 

[jeremy's sea]

So how badly did I blow it if I didn't file my FAFSA by march 2nd? Somehow I completely missed I had to do this before I was notified of acceptance. Grrrr...

 

[stelladallas89]

Originally posted by jeremy's sea:
So how badly did I blow it if I didn't file my FAFSA by march 2nd? Somehow I completely missed I had to do this before I was notified of acceptance. Grrrr...

I totally did this too. I emailed Cheri Smith and she told me to get it filled ASAP but that it's not the end of the world. Hopefully that eases your panic! (I know I freaked out...)

 

[jeremy's sea]

Originally posted by stelladallas89:
I totally did this too. I emailed Cheri Smith and she told me to get it filled ASAP but that it's not the end of the world. Hopefully that eases your panic! (I know I freaked out...)

Okay, whew. Filed last night.
My ex has been going to USC for the last two years and she filed late in the past and said it only delays the payment process, but she still got full loan assistance. My biggest concern was missing out on assistantships or grants.
I'm also still waiting on the official acceptance letter from the Grad Division; so many balls in the air...

 

[stelladallas89]

Originally posted by jeremy's sea:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by stelladallas89:
I totally did this too. I emailed Cheri Smith and she told me to get it filled ASAP but that it's not the end of the world. Hopefully that eases your panic! (I know I freaked out...)

Okay, whew. Filed last night.
My ex has been going to USC for the last two years and she filed late in the past and said it only delays the payment process, but she still got full loan assistance. My biggest concern was missing out on assistantships or grants.
I'm also still waiting on the official acceptance letter from the Grad Division; so many balls in the air... </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

Same here. I guess we're supposed be checking the application status page for our official letter? I already informally accepted via email- I don't know if that was jumping the gun or not!

 

[jeremy's sea]

Originally posted by stelladallas89:
Same here. I guess we're supposed be checking the application status page for our official letter? I already informally accepted via email- I don't know if that was jumping the gun or not!

They did ask us to "unofficially" let them know if we intended to accept or not, so you didn't jump the gun. It sounds like they just want to get a handle on how many of their acceptances are going to enroll.
I think the graduate division does notify us when they have a letter on the decision on the website. I assume this probably won't happen until the beginning of April. (Trying to remember when I received my rejection two years ago)

 

[stelladallas89]

@jeremy's sea

Yeah, that's kind of what I figured too. I suppose I'll just spend the meantime plotting my move westward!

 

[Michael Dorsey]

Is there a Facebook group yet?

 

[jeremy's sea]

Check your decision notice page today!!! Mine is here!

Breathe easy, now the work begins...

 

[honeybadger]

I just got mine, too. I also received an email from the financial aid office.

 

[stelladallas89]

Got it!

 

[handstokeys]

I got my official letter this weekend too.

Has anyone heard anything about funding? Also @honeybadger - how did you get your letter from the financial aid office? I filled out my FAFSA, but I didn't do anything else.

 

[honeybadger]

@handstokeys: I received an email, and my financial aid info was available through the URSA website when I logged in.

 

[jeremy's sea]

Likewise. FAFSA sent me an estimate and the URSA site had my anticipated award amount. (Anticipated because I hadn't filed my taxes until last week)

 

[handstokeys]

Thank you! Was this only loans or did it include any kind of departmental award funding? I am curious because I have heard that the department has some funding for out of state residents.

I could use some advice if anyone can help. My dream school is UCLA but I got a free ride to another MFA program. It's a much smaller program but doesn't have the connections/reputation of UCLA. It's a playwriting program, which I am also interested in. I would much rather go to UCLA but I keep thinking about the money, especially if the other program is funded. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.

 

[stelladallas89]

Hey I was just wondering if any of y'all have heard anything from the department since submitting the SLR and everything. I feel like I should be doing something... haha