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Since this is my first time applying I don't really know, but that could be a possibility! Especially since they've interviewed you before.I got an interview last year, but this year it looks like I won't be invited again. Does anybody know for sure that you must be interviewed to get accepted? My crazy idea is that they will send me an email saying I got accepted without having to interview again. Crazy, right? Anybody got any thoughts on this?
How I'm getting through my days right now is the assurance that - you are talented and have potential. What's more, it has been recognized by a top institution, which is incredibly lucky in itself. And if this is the path you are willing to pursue forever despite knowing you might not ever succeed, then you can continue to do so with the knowledge that you have what it takes. The rest is often not in our control.I got an interview last year, but this year it looks like I won't be invited again. Does anybody know for sure that you must be interviewed to get accepted? My crazy idea is that they will send me an email saying I got accepted without having to interview again. Crazy, right? Anybody got any thoughts on this?
I had my interview with Phyllis, who was super friendly. She explained that apparently they are going to be finally changing the curriculum from the past 40 years, as well as people like Hal Ackerman are no longer there. For people who have stalked the website, he's the man in all the videos. SO this was interesting to hear but also made me fairly trepidatious if now there's a whole repositioning and not very many permanent staff. She asked me why UCLA, asked if I had questions, etc, and my favorite movies and tv shows. I'm curious to know if anyone knows the amount of people overall interviewed as well as the total applications? Good luck to everybody
Woah! Need to get more of those applicants on this site! That's way more than I thought.I heard there were about 4000 applicants each year
Cant imagine trying to list my favorite films and tv shows on the spot like that! ?Hello! Short time reader, first-time poster here. I've been hesitant to post because it's scary feeling like you're putting yourself out there with knowing you may fail, but I'm giving it a go.
Just finished my interview! I interviewed with Phyllis Nagy and I think it went well! She asked me "Why UCLA?" "Why an MFA?" and "Why apply now?" After those three, she asked if I had any questions for her about the program. Then she asked about my favorite TV shows, films, and books. That was pretty much it. Due to the applicants interviewing in-person in late February, she said I should expect to hear back by March 5-15.
I tried to gauge her reaction to get an answer. Is it good she told me when I'd hear back from UCLA? She mentioned maybe seeing me again down the line. Obviously, these are just words spoken and insecurities scattering inside my head but the tough part is over. I've done all I could. I don't wanna ramble too long, but I feel good, which feels like the worst feeling.
Best of luck to all of you!
Is it possible to get in without an interview request? I graduated from UCLA's undergrad English department and took film and screenwriting classes there so I was wondering if there's a slim chance of them going "Alright, we know him."
I dunno, just trying to keep my hopes up, plus I got a Columbia interview request so I figure my application had SOMETHING going for it...
I also had an interview with Phyllis and it went exactly the same. It felt very short and perhaps not enough time to gauge a person. I don't know...Hello! Short time reader, first-time poster here. I've been hesitant to post because it's scary feeling like you're putting yourself out there with knowing you may fail, but I'm giving it a go.
Just finished my interview! I interviewed with Phyllis Nagy and I think it went well! She asked me "Why UCLA?" "Why an MFA?" and "Why apply now?" After those three, she asked if I had any questions for her about the program. Then she asked about my favorite TV shows, films, and books. That was pretty much it. Due to the applicants interviewing in-person in late February, she said I should expect to hear back by March 5-15.
I tried to gauge her reaction to get an answer. Is it good she told me when I'd hear back from UCLA? She mentioned maybe seeing me again down the line. Obviously, these are just words spoken and insecurities scattering inside my head but the tough part is over. I've done all I could. I don't wanna ramble too long, but I feel good, which feels like the worst feeling.
Best of luck to all of you!
Thanks, man. Honestly, I think I may have gotten passed up because a few years ago, Nagy compared Bernie Sanders to the murderous cult leader Jim Jones on Twitter and when I called her out on it, she blocked me (this was obviously before she was the head of UCLA's screenwriting department and I knew I was applying). I didn't say anything vulgar or insulting to her personally but if she ran a quick background check, she'd see that she blocked me and probably assumed I was an ***hole.I'm on the same boat as you, same undergrad and also took screenwriting classes there. I'm not entirely sure how the acceptances work, but if I had to guess it looks like for whatever reason we got passed up. Best of luck with Columbia!