UCLA Screenwriting MFA 2023

[Bunnysadie]

Doesn't look like this thread exists yet (very early so makes sense), but creating this here for when people want to chat/update!

 

[Chris W]

Here's our stats for the program:

UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) Acceptance Rate (All Programs/All Years)

32%

Admitted

131 out of 410

6.3%

Waitlisted

26 out of 410

61.7%

Not Admitted

253 out of 410

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television (TFT) Acceptance Rate (UCLA - Screenwriting MFA/All Years)

40.6%

Admitted

67 out of 165

2.4%

Waitlisted

4 out of 165

57%

Not Admitted

94 out of 165

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

Be sure to log your application with our database so we can improve our acceptance data when you submit it to the school.

Good luck!

 

[emmas]

Hi! I just got an interview request and I'm super excited Hope everyone's applications went well!

 

[Chris W]

Hi! I just got an interview request and I'm super excited Hope everyone's applications went well!

Congrats!!! Be sure to log your application in our database to help others too!

https://www.filmschool.org/applications/add

Application Database

A database of thousands of film school applications to calculate acceptance rates to film programs and the minimum GPAs, minimum SAT and GRE scores, experience of accepted applicants, and much more....

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[RoseOfAberlone]

Hi! I just got an interview request and I'm super excited Hope everyone's applications went well!

congrats!!! would you mind telling us whether it was via email or phone? Good luck!

 

[Bunnysadie]

Hi! I just got an interview request and I'm super excited Hope everyone's applications went well!

That's amazing news!!! You should definitely look through some of the previous application year's threads to prep, I've seen people post about what kinds of questions they were asked. I'm still hoping for an interview request myself -- can I ask if yours will be conducted in person or virtually? And how did they reach you, by email or phone? Big congrats again!

 

[BR2023]

Received an interview request as well! Check spam!!

 

[emmas]

congrats!!! would you mind telling us whether it was via email or phone? Good luck!

That's amazing news!!! You should definitely look through some of the previous application year's threads to prep, I've seen people post about what kinds of questions they were asked. I'm still hoping for an interview request myself -- can I ask if yours will be conducted in person or virtually? And how did they reach you, by email or phone? Big congrats again!

Thank you! I received an email about scheduling a Zoom interview. Make sure you check your spam! I'll be looking at those threads to prep for sure. Good luck to you guys!

 

[emmas]

Has anyone had their interview yet? How did it go?

 

[BR2023]

I had a Zoom interview last week! We had a very nice conversation and they told me more about the program and what to expect. They asked me what I like to write and then left it to me to ask questions, which I had a bunch! Toward the end, they asked me what I like to watch and read. Fingers crossed!

 

[emmas]

I had a Zoom interview last week! We had a very nice conversation and they told me more about the program and what to expect. They asked me what I like to write and then left it to me to ask questions, which I had a bunch! Toward the end, they asked me what I like to watch and read. Fingers crossed!

Yay! I'm so glad it went well!! What kind of questions did they ask? Also, who were your interviewers?

 

[BR2023]

Expecting to hear soon, based on past years. Wondering if anyone has heard anything!

 

[emmas]

Expecting to hear soon, based on past years. Wondering if anyone has heard anything!

Yay! I'd bet probably next week. I haven't heard anything yet. I think I'm a bit indifferent in how confident I am about me getting in. I wasn't 100% confident in my interview because it was my first one for any program so I didn't know what to expect and was pretty nervous. Granted, it certainly felt really informational rather than a typical interview. Once it got going my nerves cooled down, but I don't know if I said or asked anything particularly "standout." I'm trying to be realistic about my expectations, to say the least!

 

[Nightwriter]

Hey! I had my interview a few weeks ago. I had Phyllis and George (?) and I think it went well. I got rejected from USC’s program last year so I’m not getting my hopes up too much.

 

[Nightwriter]

And hey OP idk how to message u directly on here but I’m from/in OC too perhaps we know of eachother or somethin >.>

 

[Nightwriter]

Doesn't look like this thread exists yet (very early so makes sense), but creating this here for when people want to chat/update!

hey OP idk how to message u directly on here but I’m from/in OC too perhaps we know of eachother irl or somethin >.>

 

[BR2023]

Hey! I had my interview a few weeks ago. I had Phyllis and George (?) and I think it went well. I got rejected from USC’s program last year so I’m not getting my hopes up too much.

Mine was with Phyllis Nagy (dept. head / adaptations professor) and Jill Goldsmith (TV writing professor). I was very impressed with both of them and really enjoyed our conversation and their passion for the program. I wanted to send them a thank you note after, but wasn't in contact with them directly so decided against it. UCLA is my top choice and my fingers are crossed! The waiting is killing me!!

 

[Nightwriter]

Mine was with Phyllis Nagy (dept. head / adaptations professor) and Jill Goldsmith (TV writing professor). I was very impressed with both of them and really enjoyed our conversation and their passion for the program. I wanted to send them a thank you note after, but wasn't in contact with them directly so decided against it. UCLA is my top choice and my fingers are crossed! The waiting is killing me!!

I was gonna send them a personalized thank you email too…. Haha I didn’t know if it would be flattering or creepy/schmoozing to seek out their emails ..

 

[Nightwriter]

Mine was with Phyllis Nagy (dept. head / adaptations professor) and Jill Goldsmith (TV writing professor). I was very impressed with both of them and really enjoyed our conversation and their passion for the program. I wanted to send them a thank you note after, but wasn't in contact with them directly so decided against it. UCLA is my top choice and my fingers are crossed! The waiting is killing me!!

we are gonna hear back by late March right…???

 

[Nightwriter]

Hi! I just got an interview request and I'm super excited Hope everyone's applications went well!

Does anyone know if UCLA interviews everyone that applies or just the ones they’re considering more so?