USC School of Cinematic Arts SCA MFA Film & TV Production Fall 2020

[Ep317]

Wish you patience. Have you been interviewed?

Yes! It’s my second time applying. The first time I didn’t get in and didn’t get an interview whereas this time I at least got an interview

 

[OzymandiasVII]

Yes! It’s my second time applying. The first time I didn’t get in and didn’t get an interview whereas this time I at least got an interview

This site shows that the majority of those who were interviewed were accepted in the end (or at least waitlisted). Not guaranteed admission but I personally think that you still got good chances

 

[CCCCCrest]

Also an international applicant here, I only got a phone call “interview” out of the blue from a SCA professor. I see people from past years got phone calls too but some got in and some didn’t. Any similar situation this year?
Waiting is killing me......

 

[sguilford]

Also an international applicant here, I only got a phone call “interview” out of the blue from a SCA professor. I see people from past years got phone calls too but some got in and some didn’t. Any similar situation this year?
Waiting is killing me......

I checked my call logs and got some out of the blue calls from faculty but no voicemail was left or email was sent and I missed all the calls

 

[itsnoteasybeinggreen]

I checked my call logs and got some out of the blue calls from faculty but no voicemail was left or email was sent and I missed all the calls

I wouldn’t overthink it, like lots of people have said in this thread, interviews aren’t mandatory for getting in. Just curious, how can you tell they were from professors? I get it’s hard, but try not to make yourself crazy because you may have missed a call, that’s not fair to yourself. Also, it’s wack that professors would call out of the blue. That’s wicked chaotic.

 

[sguilford]

I wouldn’t overthink it, like lots of people have said in this thread, interviews aren’t mandatory for getting in. Just curious, how can you tell they were from professors? I get it’s hard, but try not to make yourself crazy because you may have missed a call, that’s not fair to yourself. Also, it’s wack that professors would call out of the blue. That’s wicked chaotic.

Thank you! I Googled the phone number (it was from California area code and I dont get California calls) and results came back with a professor at SCA.

 

[addik]

Also an international applicant here, I only got a phone call “interview” out of the blue from a SCA professor. I see people from past years got phone calls too but some got in and some didn’t. Any similar situation this year?
Waiting is killing me......

This is crazy to me. The professor was willing to spend on international calling fees just to interview you out of the blue? It just seems crazy unnecessary to me, not to mention them maybe calling you at a very inconvenient time (especially if you're in a different timezone altogether).

Also @itsnotbeinggreen put it best, everything about the being called out of the blue is wicked chaotic, doubly more so if the applicant is an international student!

 

[KelseyMcGee]

A professor called me out of the blue too! I'm not an international student though. It was a good chat, but pretty quick--I was taken aback.

 

[sguilford]

A professor called me out of the blue too! I'm not an international student though. It was a good chat, but pretty quick--I was taken aback.

That is really bizarre but it is their admissions process so they can do what they wish a ha ha! I just hope missing the calls doesn't mean I'm disqualified. I know for some programs if you dont respond to an interview request they discard your application. I hope this isnt like that. It is unfair but you never know! I just really wish I had at least gotten a voicemail so I knew what to look out for but alas, maybe it just wasnt urgent or necessary enough for them, but I'll try to look at it positivily.

 

[Chris W]

I wouldn’t overthink it, like lots of people have said in this thread, interviews aren’t mandatory for getting in.

I can tell you categorically that interviews are NOT mandated for acceptance. (We interviewed an undergrad and MFA admissions faculty member this week)

 

[Chris W]

That is really bizarre but it is their admissions process so they can do what they wish a ha ha! I just hope missing the calls doesn't mean I'm disqualified. I know for some programs if you dont respond to an interview request they discard your application. I hope this isnt like that. It is unfair but you never know! I just really wish I had at least gotten a voicemail so I knew what to look out for but alas, maybe it just wasnt urgent or necessary enough for them, but I'll try to look at it positivily.

No this is not at all the case. If they want to interview you it's because they want to know more about you and to talk to you.

 

[CCCCCrest]

A professor called me out of the blue too! I'm not an international student though. It was a good chat, but pretty quick--I was taken aback.

Wish we both good luck

 

[greenfurredturtle]

Still can't believe I got in! Took a shower yesterday and was imagining how I would do the pulp fiction dance if ever accepted. Finished the shower and got the email! Life is a box of chocolate I guess lol. I really thought I screwed up the interview. This thread helped me so much along the ride and I sincerely wish all of you the best of luck!

 

[Saay01]

I got in too!! As an international student I'm supposed to send the proof of ability to pay along with my passport. But I had a couple of questions about it.

In the decision status PDF, they have mentioned that I have to show proof of funds for my entire education and living expenses but in SCA's page it says I have to show only for my first year. Does anyone know anything about this? I am going to contact SCA as well.

Also, I'm relying on scholarships or financial aid as well but they haven't mentioned anything over there. Will I have to seperately ask about that as well?

 

[Chris W]

Still can't believe I got in! Took a shower yesterday and was imagining how I would do the pulp fiction dance if ever accepted. Finished the shower and got the email! Life is a box of chocolate I guess lol. I really thought I screwed up the interview. This thread helped me so much along the ride and I sincerely wish all of you the best of luck!

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[Chris W]

I got in too!!

Congrats! See above post for private USC forum and badge info. That forum was super active last year thanks to @Septopus7 which is ironic since he ended up going to AFI.

 

[Saay01]

Congrats! See above post for private USC forum and badge info. That forum was super active last year thanks to @Septopus7 which is ironic since he ended up going to AFI.

Thanks Chris! Will do that!

 

[mason14]

congrats to all who got in!!
btw, is it typical that international students who didn't upload financial proof get notified first?
I'm an international student but i could see nothing in my inbox, keep scrolling!

 

[greenfurredturtle]

Gotcha Thanks a lot Chris!

 

[charlottehuang]

Congratulation!
Just out of curiosity, I’m wondering whether everyone who got accepted was from film production department or other related department in college? Because my major was unrelated to filmmaking and at that time the professor who interviewed me said she like my film but there will be an argument for I didn’t have many film experiences.