USC Film and TV production MFA Spring 2021 Applications

[hivictoria]

I have asked the admissions they told me that the decision will come out on a rolling basis, from mid oct to end of oct

thank you!!!!

 

[thisismaritza]

Hey everyone! Congrats on those who have received an offer of admission so far. I was waitlisted for Fall 2020 and admitted for Spring 2021, so I'll be seeing you all there come Spring! I was wondering if anyone has heard if the spring semester will likely be online as well? The admission letter didn't say anything about that, and I haven't heard anything from SCA. What do you all think will happen? I kinda feel like it won't be open in Spring.

 

[Anhdn]

Hey everyone! Congrats on those who have received an offer of admission so far. I was waitlisted for Fall 2020 and admitted for Spring 2021, so I'll be seeing you all there come Spring! I was wondering if anyone has heard if the spring semester will likely be online as well? The admission letter didn't say anything about that, and I haven't heard anything from SCA. What do you all think will happen? I kinda feel like it won't be open in Spring.

Hey thisismaritza, so excited to see you in the Spring as well!

This recent video from the president seems to indicate that classes will likely be held virtually. Even if there are hybrid courses, they would still let you have the option to take them online only. It's unfortunate, but they have to follow the LA county guideline.

I really want to move to LA, but I am hesitant to do so if no other classmates are there and the USC campus is not open.

 

[Blue Grape]

Is there anyone planning to submit photo option for the visual sample?

 

[Joestar]

Is there anyone planning to submit photo option for the visual sample?

Hey @Blue Grape I think you might find the Fall 2021 applications thread more useful, since they're still developing their applications:

USC Film & TV Production MFA Fall 2021 Applicants Unite!

It's an unprecedented time to apply for film schools in LA but here we are, friends. Good luck to everyone! Looking forward to agonizing and swapping essays together :)

www.filmschool.org

Everyone here already submitted for the spring. Fwiw I went with video.

 

[TheVirtualFilmmaker]

Are people still getting acceptances?

 

[thisismaritza]

Hey thisismaritza, so excited to see you in the Spring as well!

This recent video from the president seems to indicate that classes will likely be held virtually. Even if there are hybrid courses, they would still let you have the option to take them online only. It's unfortunate, but they have to follow the LA county guideline.

I really want to move to LA, but I am hesitant to do so if no other classmates are there and the USC campus is not open.

Thanks for the info! I'm in the same boat. I want to move to LA but then again financially is it worth it if no one is on campus lol? I'll most likely do the first semester online and hope that by Fall 2021 everything will be back to normal. At least for us, it'll only be one semester online (hopefully) instead of a whole year.

 

[lgreenbean]

I haven't heard anything yet...had an interview about a month ago and am obsessively checking yousc!

 

[TheVirtualFilmmaker]

I haven't heard anything yet...had an interview about a month ago and am obsessively checking yousc!

Same! Only three applicants here so far have received their decisions so probably more on the way hopefully

 

[Chris W]

Remember to add your application to the database to help others if you haven't already.

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....

www.filmschool.org

It would be a huge help to other and future applicants.

Good luck everyone. It sounds like decisions are still going out so don't lose hope.

 

[ShereanJ]

Hey everyone! Congrats on those who have received an offer of admission so far. I was waitlisted for Fall 2020 and admitted for Spring 2021, so I'll be seeing you all there come Spring! I was wondering if anyone has heard if the spring semester will likely be online as well? The admission letter didn't say anything about that, and I haven't heard anything from SCA. What do you all think will happen? I kinda feel like it won't be open in Spring.

Hi Martiza congratulations on your acceptance. I wanted to know can I ask you some questions regarding your application experience and your background experience that helped get you into USC?
Any insight would be great.

 

[thisismaritza]

Hi Martiza congratulations on your acceptance. I wanted to know can I ask you some questions regarding your application experience and your background experience that helped get you into USC?
Any insight would be great.

Sure! Shoot me a private message

 

[Blue Grape]

Hey @Blue Grape I think you might find the Fall 2021 applications thread more useful, since they're still developing their applications:

USC Film & TV Production MFA Fall 2021 Applicants Unite!

It's an unprecedented time to apply for film schools in LA but here we are, friends. Good luck to everyone! Looking forward to agonizing and swapping essays together :)

www.filmschool.org

Everyone here already submitted for the spring. Fwiw I went with video.

Thanks!! Did you get in?

 

[cheeeese3cake]

It's good practice if you don't, in my opinion. USC does not state it clearly but other schools (like Loyola) do say they do not want access to any other works than the one within your visual/writing samples. I think they are not allowed to review them during their process.

As for whether it should look like a resume, I would say do whichever you feel fits your personality and remains appropriate. Lots of applicants will do a resume, so it's good practice to think outside the box and show them you go the extra mile. I designed it into colorful magazine-style papers and add screenshots. I don't know what they thought, but at least they didn't penalize me

Good luck!!

Thank you very much. this is very helpful.

Wow a magazine-style, that's very creative!

 

[TheVirtualFilmmaker]

I emailed admissions to ask them about the decision timeline and this is what they said - Decisions have begun to go out, and will continue to for the next couple of weeks or so.

 

[Joestar]

Thanks!! Did you get in?

No problem! Still waiting to find out.

 

[ScriptToScreenDream]

Hey thisismaritza, so excited to see you in the Spring as well!

This recent video from the president seems to indicate that classes will likely be held virtually. Even if there are hybrid courses, they would still let you have the option to take them online only. It's unfortunate, but they have to follow the LA county guideline.

I really want to move to LA, but I am hesitant to do so if no other classmates are there and the USC campus is not open.

I have friends who are currently in the MFA program and they have told me that Spring 2021 semester will be online. Hoping this info helps you

 

[TheVirtualFilmmaker]

Have more people received their decisions? The anxiety is real

 

[TheVirtualFilmmaker]

Just received an email about being waitlisted

 

[Joestar]

Just received an email about being waitlisted

Congrats!!! That means you get into the following fall, right?