USC MFA Film and Television Production Fall 2018

[TreeYoung]

Hi Everyone!

I’ve been lurking for years but finally made an account.

I also thought USC didn’t do interviews, but then I got a phonecall out of the blue from a Directing professor on February 13. She didn’t really ask questions about me, so it didn’t feel like an interview? She kept asking if I had questions for her.

My dilemma is, she gave me her personal cell phone and told me to call her if I had any more questions. But I still haven’t called her back, because I can’t think of a good enough question! (plus I already asked a few in our first call). Do you guys think I should call her again? Is it too late now if decisions are coming out soon? Ahhh

I think we got interviewed by the same lady, and I have not reached out to her either. I think it’s best to wait if your interview went well because you don’t want to talk too much. Let your application speak for itself and don’t force anything.

 

[Ram GM]

I haven't received any word from USC. And I haven't submitted any proof of financials except my passport.

Do I still have a chance?!

 

[Adrien Levy]

I think we got interviewed by the same lady, and I have not reached out to her either. I think it’s best to wait if your interview went well because you don’t want to talk too much. Let your application speak for itself and don’t force anything.

I agree, the teacher I spoke with during the interview told me the same. But I didn't want to force anything so I just sent him an email asking if it was normal I had only one (and really short) view on my video sample.
I think you can ask something if you really do have a question, but don't force anything.

Good luck to everyone !

 

[Adrien Levy]

I haven't received any word from USC. And I haven't submitted any proof of financials except my passport.

Do I still have a chance?!

I think so !

 

[Juju]

I think we got interviewed by the same lady, and I have not reached out to her either. I think it’s best to wait if your interview went well because you don’t want to talk too much. Let your application speak for itself and don’t force anything.

Haha nice! Okay I feel better now and I’ll leave it alone.

 

[Juju]

I agree, the teacher I spoke with during the interview told me the same. But I didn't want to force anything so I just sent him an email asking if it was normal I had only one (and really short) view on my video sample.
I think you can ask something if you really do have a question, but don't force anything.

Good luck to everyone !

I didn’t even get an email address, but seeing as I don’t have a question I will back off.

 

[GoAndLoveSomeMore]

It’s hard to not think that if I didn’t get an interview of any sort that it’s a bad sign, but I’m trying to stay positive!

 

[TreeYoung]

It’s hard to not think that if I didn’t get an interview of any sort that it’s a bad sign, but I’m trying to stay positive!

I feel the opposite lol. I feel like something was wrong with my application... BTW the person that interviewed me said they could only pick 3 out of the 10 applicants they handpicked to move forward to the final stage. So nerve-wracking...

 

[Juju]

I feel the opposite lol. I feel like something was wrong with my application... BTW the person that interviewed me said they could only pick 3 out of the 10 applicants they handpicked to move forward to the final stage. So nerve-wracking...

Oh wow O.O When you had your interview did they ask you about yourself? In mine she only asked where I was located and if USC was my first choice.

 

[TreeYoung]

She didn't ask me about myself. She asked me about tuition, my short film and what inspired it, my work experience, why USC, if I applied to other schools, what I liked about the school, and what kind of films I want to make... She also asked me if I had any questions for her. I told her I only applied to USC and I think that's what messed my interview up. I think she was expecting me to say I applied to more than one school. I'm assuming it shows passion. I am passionate, just passionate about USC... @Juju

 

[Juju]

She didn't ask me about myself. She asked me about tuition, my short film and what inspired it, my work experience, why USC, if I applied to other schools, what I liked about the school, and what kind of films I want to make... She also asked me if I had any questions for her. I told her I only applied to USC and I think that's what messed my interview up. I think she was expecting me to say I applied to more than one school. I'm assuming it shows passion. I am passionate, just passionate about USC... @Juju

I only applied to USC as well! But I applied (and was rejected from) other films schools last year. Yeah I didn't get any of those questions, she didn't even seem to know I applied for Directing... But at least she said she liked my work? Now I'm hoping we didn't have the same interviewer...

 

[TreeYoung]

Omg. I think we totally did @Juju omgeeee..

 

[Jonda]

Any updates??? I was told to stay close to your phone these next few weeks, especially after midnight.

No I’m extremely anxious lol

 

[Jonda]

Has anyone heard any news?

 

[Jonda]

Hi Everyone!

I’ve been lurking for years but finally made an account.

I also thought USC didn’t do interviews, but then I got a phonecall out of the blue from a Directing professor on February 13. She didn’t really ask questions about me, so it didn’t feel like an interview? She kept asking if I had questions for her.

My dilemma is, she gave me her personal cell phone and told me to call her if I had any more questions. But I still haven’t called her back, because I can’t think of a good enough question! (plus I already asked a few in our first call). Do you guys think I should call her again? Is it too late now if decisions are coming out soon? Ahhh

That’s a tough one, I often wonder what kinds of questions they liked to be asked, but I feel like if you don’t have any more questions then you don’t have to reach out to her. Good luck!

 

[TreeYoung]

Hey guys, I just wanted to let you all know that I got accepted.
Best wishes to everyone that applied

Thanks for being supportive throughout this process.

 

[ScottDuv]

Hey guys, I just wanted to let you all know that I got accepted.
Best wishes to everyone that applied

Thanks for being supportive throughout this process.

Hi everyone!

Congrats, TreeYoung! That's great!

Been lurking for a while, waiting for some results !

 

[Jonda]

Hey guys, I just wanted to let you all know that I got accepted.
Best wishes to everyone that applied

Thanks for being supportive throughout this process.

Congrats!! Where did they post it for you and when did you receive I.T??

 

[TreeYoung]

Hi everyone!

Congrats, TreeYoung! That's great!

Been lurking for a while, waiting for some results !

Thank you!

 

[Juju]

Hey guys, I just wanted to let you all know that I got accepted.
Best wishes to everyone that applied

Thanks for being supportive throughout this process.

Congratulations that is so exciting!!! How did you find out?