USC MFA Fall 2014 (film & tv)

[bacon: god's gift]

那还说英语哈哈。祝你好运。where did u apply to besides USC

Just don't want to confuse other fellows who can't read Chinese. I applied to several others in LA.

 

[bacon: god's gift]

bacon: god's gift Hi! Wow, I'm so glad that so many applicants have found this thread!

And GAAAA, my application status in the system is still the same - the Academic department is reviewing it. Kinda worried - USC's Academic admission GPA requirement for grad students is 3.0, and mine is higher than that, so I don't know what's taking them so long to give it to the committee.

Don't worry. I'm sure you'll be fine. Interviews won't stop until late in March. Try to stay away from worrying when are they gonna call!

 

[yifeisylvia]

Hey Sylvia, this is Cynthia. lol good to see you here

OMG! Hey girl! How's it going? lol heard anything from any schools?

 

[peterlolzy]

My status says my file has been forwarded to department for review and admission decision. I am sooooo nervous! What's you guys status?

 

[bacon: god's gift]

OMG! Hey girl! How's it going? lol heard anything from any schools?

no...nothing but the sound of silence..how about you?

 

[Faithnfilm]

Hey guys I'm a newbie. Applied to USC Nov 30th for Film and TV Production. Haven't heard anything yet except for correspondence with financial aid

 

[mcholman]

Faithnfilm Hey there! Welcome to the worry club!

peterlolzy whoosh, I'm glad that somebody has the same status as me.

Hey everybody, I found something out: I believe we'd originally said that your application would be reviewed by SCA professors first, and then be sent for an admission decision, but that's wrong - according to USC's website, your stuff is forwarded to USC's general academic department for review, and then if they accept you it gets sent to SCA for their review and decision. I think they're just wanting to make sure that your grades and everything are up to snuff before they send it to the actual department to make sure that you can handle graduate-level coursework.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGHH!

...Wish I could do that out loud...
But my fellow villagers in cubicleville might frown upon that.

 

[peterlolzy]

Faithnfilm Hey there! Welcome to the worry club!

peterlolzy whoosh, I'm glad that somebody has the same status as me.

Hey everybody, I found something out: I believe we'd originally said that your application would be reviewed by SCA professors first, and then be sent for an admission decision, but that's wrong - according to USC's website, your stuff is forwarded to USC's general academic department for review, and then if they accept you it gets sent to SCA for their review and decision. I think they're just wanting to make sure that your grades and everything are up to snuff before they send it to the actual department to make sure that you can handle graduate-level coursework.

WAAAAAAAAAAAAUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGHH!

...Wish I could do that out loud...
But my fellow villagers in cubicleville might frown upon that.

I am not sure about this... because my status says my file has been forwarded to academic department review and a admission decision. I have contacted the department and I believe the committee (professor) already finished reviewing portfolios.

 

[mcholman]

I am not sure about this... because my status says my file has been forwarded to academic department review and a admission decision. I have contacted the department and I believe the committee (professor) already finished reviewing portfolios.

I'm a little unsure, too. What leads you to believe the professor has already reviewed it?

Here's what it says on their website:

How does the admissions process work?

• The application, transcripts and test scores you send to the Graduate Admission Office are evaluated to ensure that they meet the minimum standards set by USC and the academic department to which you are applying.
• The application is then forwarded to your department, where it is collated with the required supplemental materials (e.g., portfolio, writing samples) you have supplied.
• An admission committee consisting of departmental admission officers and faculty members specializing in your field of study review all your application materials and make a final decision. Decisions on the awarding of fellowships and assistantships are also made at this time.
• You receive a letter from the USC Dean of Admission, notifying you of your admission status.

 

[mcholman]

Whoof. Guess we all just need to take a deep breath and relax.

"And who of you, being anxious, is able to add a single hour to his life? ... Be not therefore anxious for the morrow, for the morrow shall be anxious for its own things." - Jesus

"For I have known the thoughts that I am thinking towards you -- an affirmation of Jehovah; thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give to you posterity and hope." - God

 

[yifeisylvia]

no...nothing but the sound of silence..how about you?

Nothing yet...what other schools did you apply to?

 

[Wonderland]

Here is another Chinese applicant. We're all competitors...

 

[Mate Boegi]

mcholman

But i believe this is the last status on appyourself?:
YOUR FILE HAS BEEN FORWARDED TO THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT FOR REVIEW AND AN ADMISSION DECISION. YOU MAY CHECK THIS SYSTEM PERIODICALLY FOR UPDATES, AND IF THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT REQUIRES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR RENDERS AN ADMISSION DECISION, YOU WILL BE CONTACTED.

Next is step is checking mailbox? Or am I wrong?

 

[peterlolzy]

mcholman

But i believe this is the last status on appyourself?:
YOUR FILE HAS BEEN FORWARDED TO THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT FOR REVIEW AND AN ADMISSION DECISION. YOU MAY CHECK THIS SYSTEM PERIODICALLY FOR UPDATES, AND IF THE ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT REQUIRES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR RENDERS AN ADMISSION DECISION, YOU WILL BE CONTACTED.

Next is step is checking mailbox? Or am I wrong?

I believe so.

 

[Yiding_GoFighting]

Here is another Chinese applicant. We're all competitors...

Good luck.

 

[BkBred]

Yup mcholman. Gotta be the final stage. I had my interview a week ago now my application is off for a decision. Hopefully it'll come through sooner rather than later.

 

[mcholman]

Yup mcholman. Gotta be the final stage. I had my interview a week ago now my application is off for a decision. Hopefully it'll come through sooner rather than later.

Yay! Yours says that the academic department is reviewing it and is awaiting an admission decision?

 

[bacon: god's gift]

Nothing yet...what other schools did you apply to?

Chapman, AFI and UCLA. What about you?

 

[Yiding_GoFighting]

Chapman, AFI and UCLA. What about you?

I hear AFI has been sending interview requests. did u get one?

 

[BkBred]

Yay! Yours says that the academic department is reviewing it and is awaiting an admission decision?

Sure does!