USC Film Production for Fall 2011 (1 Viewer)

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Did all you who are able to log in have a telephone 'interview'?

 

[justinslee]

I can log in now too!

Just to give you guys some more info: Did my USC phone interview a week after Mirpanda did. While Mirpanda was able to log into the "Intent to Enroll" page a few days ago, I wasn't able to until today. So it's possible that access to the website is being granted based on the order of interviews.

Good luck everybody!

 

[Anomen1985]

Has anyone else been Waitlisted???

 

[xenophilius]

I had my interview on the 7th, same as Mirpanda, but wasn't able to log in until 8:00 tonight (EST). So the timing of all of this looks to be a little random.

 

[Mirpanda]

More people can log in! How exciting!! I'll venture to offer early congratulations to Tommy, Xeno and Justin!! I think we're in!

Joe, you may have to wait a few extra months- or maybe not... you could always get off that waitlist for fall- but the bottom line is this: YOU'RE IN! Congratulations, man!

Did I miss anyone? I'll be sure to check and post a congrats to anyone I missed. This is a big deal and I want to share in your celebration!


The last two days have been such a mix of emotions for me. I actually cried when I first logged into that site. It's damned freaking scary leaving my comfort zone, moving to a huge ass city where I only know a handful of people, and gambling on the hopes that my talent, education, and hard work will be enough to make it and pay off the obscene amount of debt I'm about to take on, not to mention the heartbreak I'm going to face in a few months when I make the move because of the people I'll leave behind. But as I come to grips with what this potentially means and recognize the awesome opportunity for what it is, excitement and anticipation replace any fear and trepidation I may have had. And I am stoked!

Good luck to everyone waiting to hear!

 

[Mirpanda]

@Jamesc, you have been incredibly helpful through all of this. Thank you so much for your posts. I'm really hoping that you'll be hearing some good news soon!

 

[Mirpanda]

@Aglick, thanks for the congrats! Too bad I'm on the opposite side of Louisiana and not in NOLA. BUT, I'm hoping you'll be hearing some good news soon. Louisiana needs to represent! After all, we are the "Hollywood of the South." ;-)

 

[Procallout]

@Mirpanda, do you mind if I private message you about a couple things? Mainly NOLA, and also, fellatio in application materials!

BIG CONGRATS on your unofficially OFFICIAL acceptance to USC!

 

[saintman]

Any idea if there would be any more calls/interviews or they are done for this year!

 

[Aglick]

Mirpanda, justinslee, xenophilius, and others who are unofficially accepted, if any of you would be willing to share any of your application materials with the rest of us that'd be awesome. I'd really love to know what kind of things and standards admissions is looking for. Post video links or personal statements if your willing. If you don't want to share with everyone but would be willing to email me a copy of anything, let me know.

Congrats again to everyone. In the meantime, I'm sure I can speak for quite a few of us when I say that I'm waiting sleepless with my gut in my throat waiting to hear back from admissions. Keep posting if you hear anything and if anyone who didn't get an interview can log on let us know. Good luck to all.

 

[Mirpanda]

@Procallout - PM away! I bet you're itching to read my PS after what I said about it in the Stark thread. ;-) And thank you so much for the congrats!

I may post links to my materials... couldn't hurt anything, right? I'll think about it.

 

[Aglick]

Didn't read that until now, but ya, it seems interesting. I'm just of the overall mindset that this is a nearly impossible program to be accepted into, and it might take me many times before I am. Until that happens I'd love to compare who I am, and my material with people who have met USC's standards so that I know what to strive towards.

Also, I always appreciate feedback. If any one is interested, here is my link to my visual sample.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWAk0Fv8qAk

It was filmed on 16mm reversal and edited by hand. Please feel free to be brutally honest with me on this forum - I just ask that you don't leave any negative comments on the link itself in case admissions hasn't seen it yet.

 

[Mirpanda]

BTW, I just checked my application status and it has changed. The status message now says:

"You will receive notification of your admission decision soon via postal mail. Please note that the Office of Admissions provides final decision notifications by letter only. We do not disclose admission decisions via e-mail, telephone, or any other means."

Looks like official notice is on its way! Even though I can log into that website, I'm so nervous! Has anyone else's status changed?

https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=USC-GRAD

 

[wonderpony]

I feel like I took a risk by submitting this--a short comedy about cross-dressing. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yahPUFUU_t8

 

[Aglick]

Originally posted by wonderpony:
I feel like I took a risk by submitting this--a short comedy about cross-dressing. Check it out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yahPUFUU_t8

That was hilarious man. You got a great performance out of everyone and very clever concept and writing. It might be a risk but you gotta go big or go home.

 

[saintman]

@ Mirpanda:
My application status is still the same. Apparently they are still reviewing my application!!

Best wishes Mirpanda ..

 

[M Dawg]

Originally posted by Mirpanda:
BTW, I just checked my application status and it has changed. The status message now says:

"You will receive notification of your admission decision soon via postal mail. Please note that the Office of Admissions provides final decision notifications by letter only. We do not disclose admission decisions via e-mail, telephone, or any other means."

Looks like official notice is on its way! Even though I can log into that website, I'm so nervous! Has anyone else's status changed?

https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=USC-GRAD

Mine is still "Your file is currently in the first stage of our evaluation process." Is that what yours read before it changed? Is that what everyone else's reads? I thought it was supposed to change to "forward to faculty" then to "decision made."

It sounds like you go in for sure, so congrats!

 

[Anomen1985]

For those have been accepted - are you planning on attending? Do any of you have BFA's in Film Production as well? If so, do you think it is worth it to attend USC for an MFA in Film Production?

 

[Mirpanda]

@Saintman- Yes, I do believe you are still in the running! I think that they are still reviewing applications. They must do them in batches and I suppose mine happened to be in the first batch.

@M Dawg - Mine said "Your file has been forwarded to the academic department for review and an admission decision..." or something along those lines and it said that since late December or early January- can't remember. I don't recall seeing a mention of any stage of evaluation. I guess they just didn't update my status during the process, but now that a decision has been made, they finally updated for me?

At any rate, it looks like you're still in the running to me! Best of luck to you!

 

[CS]

Hi, just so you know, got a waitlisted email yesterday. Apparently it also means that you're admitted to the spring term, so its not that bad after all!!