USC School of Cinematic Arts MFA Screenwriting Fall 2020 (1 Viewer)

[dorkydiana]

my uncle went to cal poly back in 1987 to get his PhD and he just paid off his loans....six months ago......

 

[Chris W]

Oh god yes. Otherwise it’s gonna be hella loans for me

Actually just added a financial aid article today!

Financing Your Film School MFA: Your Guide to Financial Aid

Whether you dream of using USC as a launching pad into the Hollywood hierarchy or want to hone your documentary storytelling at NYU, a graduate degree in film promises to help you develop the skills and connection you need to succeed. But first you have to pay for it. Graduate programs in...

• Elizabeth Trach
• Mar 5, 2020
• Category: Financing Film School

 

[Shade]

International student here who's been accepted! Long time lurker, first time poster. Sending congrats to those who are in and support to everyone still waiting. Hoping I can make it work 4 myself but the fees are certainly daunting. Anyone else crossing their fingers for scholarship support?

Hi, @Albs ! Congrats! Do you mind telling us if you got your acceptance today or over the weekend?

 

[Albs]

Does anyone know when we find put about scholarships or would we already know if we were going to get any?

I emailed them on Monday and they said scholarship recipients will be notified “in the next week or two”

Hi, @Albs ! Congrats! Do you mind telling us if you got your acceptance today or over the weekend?

I found out on Monday in Australia, so early morning Sunday in LA. But that was through checking the portal, I didn’t get an email til Wednesday!

 

[studio54]

Hi! Any of you planning on attending admitted students day April 3rd?

USC Cinematic Arts | Admitted Graduate Student Day

 

[sarahkwUT]

Hi! Any of you planning on attending admitted students day April 3rd?

USC Cinematic Arts | Admitted Graduate Student Day

I'm not, BUT I'm planning to fly out to Los Angeles a few days later to visit my brother and do some apartment recon. Fun fact: the ticket from Raleigh to LA dropped nearly $300 in the last week thanks to Coronavirus and any cancellation or change fees will be waived, so - great time to buy a plane ticket!

 

[DaVinciNoir]

... and do some apartment recon.

Be forewarned: rent out here is tantamount to extortion.

 

[studio54]

I'm not, BUT I'm planning to fly out to Los Angeles a few days later to visit my brother and do some apartment recon. Fun fact: the ticket from Raleigh to LA dropped nearly $300 in the last week thanks to Coronavirus and any cancellation or change fees will be waived, so - great time to buy a plane ticket!

Oh definitely an affordable time to fly!

I've lived in LA for a few years now so if anyone has questions about the area or making the big move, don't hesitate to ask. My number one piece of unsolicited advice: don't feel pressured to find an apartment right away in just a weekend. I would sublet a place for a couple of months if possible so you can get to know what neighborhoods you like before committing to a year lease, and then you can actually take some time to look around.

 

[Chris W]

Pretty sure I am 0 for 3 now so far this year.

Don't lose hope! See this article for some inspiration:

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...

• Svaja Paka
• Mar 5, 2020
• 5.00 star(s) 7 reviews
• Comments: 6
• Reviews: 5
• Category: Admissions Interviews

 

[sarahkwUT]

@DaVinciNoir Well aware of those prices! Certainly several hundred more than what I'm paying in North Carolina, but it is what it is!

@studio54 I'll probably be messaging for tips, ha. My brother lives out there, but he's in undergrad at UCI and lives with his partner in LA when he's not at school. He's offered his advice but I don't trust a kid who still calls to ask me where to find stuff in Whole Foods.

 

[Shade]

Don't lose hope! See this article for some inspiration:

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...

• Svaja Paka
• Mar 5, 2020
• 5.00 star(s) 7 reviews
• Comments: 6
• Reviews: 5
• Category: Admissions Interviews

This interview is great. I was kind of dreading I didn't get accepted bc I made my personal statement too personal. I'm all out of hope at this point seeing how many people already got in but this interview kinda renewed my last tinyyyy sliver of hope

 

[Chris W]

This interview is great. I was kind of dreading I didn't get accepted bc I made my personal statement too personal. I'm all out of hope at this point seeing how many people already got in but this interview kinda renewed my last tinyyyy sliver of hope

Glad you liked it. It really is a very inspirational interview.

 

[pablo86]

Alright, who's ready for Round 2 this weekend??

 

[hivictoria]

Alright, who's ready for Round 2 this weekend??

I'm scurred

 

[KatieeveD]

when you get your packet in the mail you might learn more about financial aid and stuff but when it comes to scholarships from what i heard usc really sucks on getting back to you in terms of financing :/ which is why a lot of students didn’t end up going after getting accepted (which sucks) you can try calling to ask but @Septopus7 did that last year and literally no one got back to him :/

Do they still do the physical packets for international students??

 

[dorkydiana]

Do they still do the physical packets for international students??

this i don’t know :/ sorry :/// but you can totally call and ask!

 

[addik]

Do they still do the physical packets for international students??

Hey, chiming in from the production thread! I just submitted my financial docs and they told me through email that they will send the acceptance package once you submit your intent to enroll. That's how they send your I-20 which you'll need for your student visa

 

[KatieeveD]

Hey, chiming in from the production thread! I just submitted my financial docs and they told me through email that they will send the acceptance package once you submit your intent to enroll. That's how they send your I-20 which you'll need for your student visa

I got the same email but wasnt sure if they just meant an online one thank you!!

 

[KatieeveD]

Any more news from anyone over the weekend??

 

[Deannae]

Nope