USC MFA - Writing for Screen & Television - Fall 2025

[Gandiva]

Hi everyone,

Just creating this to gather folks from the screenwriting pool for next Fall.
Was thinking we could do peer reviews/share necessary info/etc.,

 

[Chris W]

Good luck!

Here's our interview with USC admissions of you haven't seen it yet.

How to get Into USC SCA: Advice from an Admissions Committee Member

Considered by many to be the best film school in the world, it’s no wonder why the USC School of Cinematic Arts (SCA) is so sought after by prospective undergraduate and graduate students alike. However, the film school’s prestige can often make the application process particularly stressful and...

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• Mar 5, 2020
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How to Get Into USC SCA in 2024: More Tips for Applying from a Committee Member

As the oldest film school in the U.S., University of Southern California School of the Arts has helped usher exceptional talent to the forefront of the film industry. In 2023, TheWrap ranked USC SCA the #2 best film school in the country, praising its advanced filmmaking facilities, generous...

• Alexa P.
• Mar 14, 2024
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Here's our guide to applying to USC:

USC SCA: How to Apply for 2025, Acceptance Rate, and What To Expect as a Film Student

For more than 90 years, the University of Southern California has trained the next generation of prolific filmmakers.The School of Cinematic Arts remains at the forefront of emerging filmmaking trends, welcoming filmmakers with years of industry experience alongside beginners with raw talent and...

• Alexa P.
• Nov 2, 2022
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Also be sure to see the past threads as well as our stats for USC on link below:

USC School of Cinematic Arts Acceptance Rate (USC - Writing for Screen and TV MFA/All Years)

26.4%

Admitted

66 out of 250

6.4%

Waitlisted

16 out of 250

67.2%

Not Admitted

168 out of 250

Click here for our full Admission Statistics for this program including interview and acceptance notification dates, accepted GPAs, waitlist acceptance rate, demographics of accepted applicants, $ amount of scholarship awarded, and more...

Past applications can be accessed in link above too.

Good luck! Be sure to log your application with us once you apply.

 

[Doran]

I’m in my first year of the program, Class of ‘26. I’d be happy to answer any questions. One of the great things about USC (and this board) is the spirit of helping each other.

A few graduating current students were really huge for me on making my decision, and I’m happy to pass that on. I don’t check this often so DM me because that sends me an email and I’ll get to it. Good luck, and fight on!

 

[Nicolas Hosea]

Is it OK if I submit the USC's Graduate Application for Admission before finishing the slideroom because I need the ID number before I can finish my required documents for slideroom

 

[Chris W]

Just added the 2025 category for when you do submit so you can log your application.

2025 Fall Entry

Film School Applications for the Fall 2025 entry application period.

www.filmschool.org