USC MFA Film and Television Production Fall 2018

[Jonda]

Hello, was accepted Tuesday for Fall 2018. As mentioned, USC alum with honors. Short films that made festival rounds. While I did not receive an interview, I think its important for those to know that I got flat out rejected last year - and it hurt! So if things don't work out this year, don't give up. Try again.

I'm also nothing special in terms of diversity. White guy from CA. Not out of state. Not international. self-consciously pale. No relation to Jeremy Paramount. Quite bland. So there are slots for every crayon in the box.

This is really encouraging, would love to chat more about how you altered materials to reapply, if you don’t mind. And congrats

 

[MFAman]

No, it isn't over quite yet. They really do admit on a rolling basis. They do a few batches at a time.

 

[gxshi]

Hi all! Just got an email about two hours ago notifying that I have been waitlisted but will be offered admission in Spring 2019...haven't done enough research to know whether I should feel happy for being granted admission at a later date or melancholy as being sidelined as second tier... Does anyone have any knowledge about USC's Fall/Spring rotation?

 

[KatherineM]

Hi all! Just got an email about two hours ago notifying that I have been waitlisted but will be offered admission in Spring 2019...haven't done enough research to know whether I should feel happy for being granted admission at a later date or melancholy as being sidelined as second tier... Does anyone have any knowledge about USC's Fall/Spring rotation?

Hi Guys,

First time posting here! I also just got notified of being waitlisted for fall 2018, and if a spot doesn’t become available, acceptance for spring 2019. Gxshi I am taking this as a huge positive, and I hope you will see it that way too! I know it’s not immediate acceptance, but spring 2019 will come sooner than we can imagine. And personally, I just feel stoked to get in at all.

Congratulations to everyone who got accepted! And best wishes for everyone still waiting on a decision, I hope you all hear good news soon!

 

[gxshi]

Hi Guys,

First time posting here! I also just got notified of being waitlisted for fall 2018, and if a spot doesn’t become available, acceptance for spring 2019. Gxshi I am taking this as a huge positive, and I hope you will see it that way too! I know it’s not immediate acceptance, but spring 2019 will come sooner than we can imagine. And personally, I just feel stoked to get in at all.

Congratulations to everyone who got accepted! And best wishes for everyone still waiting on a decision, I hope you all hear good news soon!

KatherineM, you're absolutely right! I think what I mean is...how certain is this spring 2019 admissions guarantee...? Are we 100% in for the Spring? I think I'm currently too emotionally fragile to be lifted up only to be brought down again...

 

[KatherineM]

KatherineM, you're absolutely right! I think what I mean is...how certain is this spring 2019 admissions guarantee...? Are we 100% in for the Spring? I think I'm currently too emotionally fragile to be lifted up only to be brought down again...

Oh I feel you! I didn’t know what to think at first, and I didn’t want my joy to be dashed, so I had about five people in my family read the email too before I allowed myself to get excited. Based on the wording, everyone drew the same conclusion ..that spring admission is guaranteed! If it wasn’t guaranteed, I believe they would phrase it more to the effect of “your application will be considered for spring etc..” not “you will be offered admission”.

I also looked through some old 2017 usc blogs on here, and it appears they offered the same opportunity to waitlisted students in previous years.

I think we are pretty safe to celebrate!

 

[EclecticMel21]

I was also waitlisted and offered admission for the spring semester. Does everybody at usc look at spring semester students as being second fiddle?

Also what are scholarships and financial aid like for spring semester students?

 

[MFAman]

I was also waitlisted and offered admission for the spring semester. Does everybody at usc look at spring semester students as being second fiddle?

Also what are scholarships and financial aid like for spring semester students?

Second Fiddle!? First, congratulations. Let me phrase it this way: In 5 years, when we both have the same degree, will it matter? Isn't there a chance that in 5 years you could be way ahead of the people who didn't get waitlisted?

When I was an undergrad, I was encouraged by USC film professors to apply in the spring because at that time less people applied in the spring than in the fall. I don't think it matters.

 

[Sunmin Inn]

Hey Guys!

I was also waitlisted for Fall 2018 Film Production!
The news was very surprising to me because I was never notified for an interview, so I just assumed that they totally took a pass on me, which was why I was very unsure what to think of the waitlist email. I reread it so many times before I came onto this forum for answers.

Either way, I'm very glad that we're being admitted for Spring 2019!
Congrats everyone!

- Sunmin

 

[Bsen]

I haven't received any emails from USC. Does this mean I'm done with them? I've been waiting for any emails or phone calls for awhile but seems there is nothing. I'm kinda losing my hope right now.

 

[Aida]

Hi everyone. I was waitlisted last semester and have not received anything for this one. I believe that is it. Now they are going to send rejections....

 

[Jason]

Hi everyone. I was waitlisted last semester and have not received anything for this one. I believe that is it. Now they are going to send rejections....

From what I've heard, they sent out rejections after all waitlists have been sent. So it is likely that if you didn't receive an email, you haven't been accepted. Last semester, they sent out rejections about 30 days after people on the waitlist got notified. A slow, brutal process.

 

[Sunmin Inn]

Hi everyone. I was waitlisted last semester and have not received anything for this one. I believe that is it. Now they are going to send rejections....

Hey Aida,
If you were waitlisted last semester, doesn't it mean that you are automatically in for this semester? Or did you apply separately?

- Sunmin

 

[RAH]

Have any rejection letters come out yet?

 

[Sbstnvgnau]

Got waitlisted too. E-mail clearly stated that if no slot comes up for Fall 2018, you were in for Spring 2019. A little worried about trusting too much on the e-mail though. Already started celebrations. Hope this means we are guaranteed acceptance, one semester or the other.

Congratulations to everyone that got admitted or waitlisted.

I am from Chile! Any other South Americans?

 

[Sbstnvgnau]

Hi everyone. I was waitlisted last semester and have not received anything for this one. I believe that is it. Now they are going to send rejections....

This kind of freaked me out. Could you tell us more Aida? Maybe you just haven´t received the email.

 

[estherk]

Have any rejection letters come out yet?

Nope, I don't believe so.
I am pretty sure I've been rejected (due to lack of messages on yousc and realizing I screwed up my application a bit) but I have not received anything yet.

 

[Ray]

This whole thread is freaking me out. After every half an hour I am checking my mail.

 

[Jonda]

Ahahah same! Glad I’m not the only one

 

[RAH]

Ahahah same! Glad I’m not the only one

Just got off the phone with a receptionist from cinematic arts. She said that both acceptances and waitlists are still coming out and we should know by the end of the week.