USC School of Cinematic Arts SCA MFA Film & TV Production Fall 2020 (2 Viewers)

[truffleshuffle]

If you include the Writing division, students were being notified as early as mid-March. One Production international student got an email on 3/22 saying he didn't get any scholarship. Other than that the info is spotty.

 

[OzymandiasVII]

Hey @OzymandiasVII! Based on the acceptance email, it should be March 23, 2020.

Approval is pretty quick though (my financial docs got approved the same day I sent them)!

They're pretty quick with the I20 too. Just got notified that it's now on its way to the Philippines so I might get it sometime this week.

thanks! I can send my financial documents by tomorrow but we still waiting for my spouse’s new passport (which will display her new last name). How do you think - will it be ok to send them later additionally her new documents as soon as we’ll get them for USC to issue our l20 at the same time?

 

[addik]

I think it's safer to wait for her passport to arrive since you both are presumably travelling together and her visa will be linked to yours.

Do you know when you can get the new passport?

 

[stargirlmars]

So @stargirlmars -- they'll be sending out scholarships even if you haven't sent in the deposit & statement of intent?

I'm not sure about the deposit part, but I have submitted my statement of intent already (that part is not binding unlike the deposit). I guess we just have to keep our fingers crossed that if we won a scholarship, we find out before april 15. but i would suggest calling SCA to double check.

 

[addik]

Speaking of deposit, has any of the international students who've received their acceptance letters and have stated their intent to enroll received instructions on how to pay for the deposit? It's only mentioned in my acceptance letter but I haven't received any instructions on how to go about that specifically.

 

[truffleshuffle]

In case anyone didn't see, Trump just announced a 30-day freeze on travel into the US from Europe, with the exception of the UK. I don't know if this affects anyone's plans regarding Admitted Student Day. Thankfully, SCA just sent out that email inviting admitted students to register for the virtual grad admitted student online sessions now being offered for those who can't make it on April 3 (we'll see how long that lasts).

Side news:

• They've also suspended the NBA season which is a pretty big deal in America, after a player tested positive for coronavirus.
• And Tom Hanks and his wife just announced they have tested positive for coronavirus.

 

[addik]

Yeah, things are getting crazy everywhere so I hope everyone stays safe!

I've isolated myself (except for when I need to get docs and stuff) just so that I'd be healthy just until my interview at the embassy. Just gives me more time to focus on finishing my editing projects and watching movies!

 

[wendy_]

Speaking of deposit, has any of the international students who've received their acceptance letters and have stated their intent to enroll received instructions on how to pay for the deposit? It's only mentioned in my acceptance letter but I haven't received any instructions on how to go about that specifically.

I received an admission letter from SCA on March 2nd along with instructions on how to pay the deposit. That’s after I stated the intent but I don’t feel like the actions are related.

 

[Frankie Bones]

Does anyone think the Admitted Students Day will be canceled, since it is so close to the end of March? Has anyone gotten any indication from the office about the likelihood of it going on as planned? Thx in advance

 

[truffleshuffle]

Graduate Admitted Student Day cancelled just now in an email. Register for the virtual ones instead.

 

[stargirlmars]

Just got the email, too. A friend of mine bought our plane tickets, I'm just hoping she got the insurance plan option so we can get a refund

 

[truffleshuffle]

I hope you can too. I bought mine through United so they waived change flight fees (without insurance) due to the virus, so I just changed it to fly home next week for about a month since my school just announced the rest of the school year will be conducted online.

 

[Frankie Bones]

I hope you can too. I bought mine through United so they waived change flight fees (without insurance) due to the virus, so I just changed it to fly home next week for about a month since my school just announced the rest of the school year will be conducted online.

I used the 7/day hold feature on United, and never actually booked my flight, because I had a feeling precisely this would happen!

 

[Frankie Bones]

Just got the email, too. A friend of mine bought our plane tickets, I'm just hoping she got the insurance plan option so we can get a refund

For what it’s worth, I think even for passengers without insurance, airlines are being pretty flexible re: refunds in light of everything going on.

Also I’ve actually heard, as surprising as it may sound, that a lot of insurance plans don’t actually cover the coronavirus scenario (even though customers think they do), probably due to some technicality hidden in the fine print.

But I do think you should be in good shape, either way. . Or at least I hope so!

 

[stargirlmars]

For what it’s worth, I think even for passengers without insurance, airlines are being pretty flexible re: refunds in light of everything going on.

Also I’ve actually heard, as surprising as it may sound, that a lot of insurance plans don’t actually cover the coronavirus scenario (even though customers think they do), probably due to some technicality hidden in the fine print.

But I do think you should be in good shape, either way. . Or at least I hope so!

I'm keeping my fingers crossed hahaha

 

[greenfurredturtle]

Speaking of deposit, has any of the international students who've received their acceptance letters and have stated their intent to enroll received instructions on how to pay for the deposit? It's only mentioned in my acceptance letter but I haven't received any instructions on how to go about that specifically.

I've just received a decision email from SCA (which is separate from the USC grad school one) with a link to submit an electronic confirmation and pay the deposit, so be sure to check your email!

 

[addik]

I've just received a decision email from SCA (which is separate from the USC grad school one) with a link to submit an electronic confirmation and pay the deposit, so be sure to check your email!

Yep! Just confirming I got mine and like Wendy said, it doesn't seem to be related to whether or nor you stated your intent to enroll.

Hours before that I did call USC SCA just in case it was a mistake, and I was told no one knew when it would go out. I think they're all just taken aback by the covid, so yeah, hopefully everyone stays safe and healthy!

 

[ciderapples]

Hello!

I was waitlisted for USC's Fall 2020 MFA Tv & Film Production. Just wondering if anyone else was on the waitlist and has made it off the waitlist. or received word about the waitlist at all?

 

[charlottehuang]

Any updates? Or rejection emails?
Really want to hear something

 

[LEDAJ]

Any updates? Or rejection emails?
Really want to hear something

ME TOO!!! Can you believe I'm still waiting for the acceptances? I must be crazy lol.