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

[Frankie Bones]

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

not sure if you’re aware of how crazy things have gotten here, but there may soon be no school here to issue acceptance/rejection letters...

of course I’m not speaking literally, but yeah it’s bad. I’m sure they have their plates full in more ways than one.

anyway, everyone be safe out there!

 

[Chris W]

USC student tests positive!

USC student tests positive for coronavirus but appears not to have recently been on campus

USC student test positive for coronavirus

www.latimes.com

 

[truffleshuffle]

EDIT: Thread was merged. Please delete post if possible @Chris W thx

 

[Chris W]

Merging

 

[stargirlmars]

Hi, everyone! I have some questions about loans, federal and private, and was hoping someone could demystify it for me or at least point me to the appropriate thread or resources. I'm really leaning towards USC, but I haven't heard back about scholarships, so it looks like I'll have to take out some loans. I'm new to this subject because I've never taken out loans before and my parents are too old and too foreign to understand it either

I'd greatly appreciate any advice and knowledge anyone could spare me. Thank you!

Also, if anyone could direct me to some outside scholarship opportunities, that would be great, too! Stay safe out there!

 

[Chris W]

Also, if anyone could direct me to some outside scholarship opportunities, that would be great, too! Stay safe out there!

We have 2 articles on some:

Financing Film School

Tips and Advice on Scholarships and paying for Film School

www.filmschool.org

 

[stargirlmars]

@Chris W You rock! Thank you!

 

[Qinyue Luo]

Okay so I emailed the admission office asking for the approximate date of decisions, and they replied me this afternoon, here is their response:

Decisions are being released through the end of this month.

Interviews have wrapped up at this time.

Best,
SCA

Since I haven't got any interview requests, I think I don't have any hope now... But good luck to you guys!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for yall ) The best is yet to come!

 

[LEDAJ]

Okay so I emailed the admission office asking for the approximate date of decisions, and they replied me this afternoon, here is their response:

Decisions are being released through the end of this month.

Interviews have wrapped up at this time.

Best,
SCA

Since I haven't got any interview requests, I think I don't have any hope now... But good luck to you guys!! I'll keep my fingers crossed for yall ) The best is yet to come!

I emailed them on March 5 and they said the same thing haha. I think that means "the rejections will be released at the end of this month" but not "the acceptances are being sent out through the end of this month"... So I totally give up now lol.

 

[afilmcionado]

To international applicants who were accepted: what IDs or documents were you required to send at this stage?

 

[Ep317]

To international applicants who were accepted: what IDs or documents were you required to send at this stage?

I sent in the financial papers. A letter from my bank confirming that I have enough funds (or whoever is going to pay for it, for example your family) to cover the costs of the first year (tuition + general expenses) and a copy of my passport.

 

[afilmcionado]

I sent in the financial papers. A letter from my bank confirming that I have enough funds (or whoever is going to pay for it, for example your family) to cover the costs of the first year (tuition + general expenses) and a copy of my passport.

On what website/portal were you asked to upload these? I wasn't asked to send them and I suspect it's because I already uploaded them to the "Supporting Documents" section of my general application.

 

[Ep317]

On what website/portal were you asked to upload these? I wasn't asked to send them and I suspect it's because I already uploaded them to the "Supporting Documents" section of my general application.

I uploaded all of these documents already during the application procedure. As you said, they were all part of the “supporting documents”. Therefore, I have already received the documentation from USC to request my F1 Visa. If you weren’t asked then it means you’re all set and you should have already received the envelope by mail from USC. If not, then I’d suggest you contact them

 

[ciderapples]

Did anyone get waitlisted for Fall 2020? If so, have you been notified about movement on the waitlist or did you make it off the waitlist yet?

 

[stargirlmars]

Has anyone heard back about scholarships or financial aid?

 

[itsnoteasybeinggreen]

Did anyone get waitlisted for Fall 2020? If so, have you been notified about movement on the waitlist or did you make it off the waitlist yet?

I suspect that we won't be hearing about the waitlist until after deposits are due (April 15th, I believe). Also, it's weird times right now, deposit dates may fluctuate and further decisions may be delayed so I'm trying not to think about it too much.

 

[ciderapples]

I suspect that we won't be hearing about the waitlist until after deposits are due (April 15th, I believe). Also, it's weird times right now, deposit dates may fluctuate and further decisions may be delayed so I'm trying not to think about it too much.

makes sense! thank you

 

[Frankie Bones]

makes sense! thank you

there’s an admitted students day on April 3 that will be done virtually (online) and you should have received an invite to join that (as a waitlisted applicant)

 

[PaigeL]

Some information for everyone who is in the waitlist like I am.
So I emailed the admission office for some question and I just got the reply:

Q1. Will I have to hand in my financial documents by the deadline for the Fall 2020 semester, or I won't have to work on this until I get the confirmation of admission / next Spring?
Ans: We would suggest submitting your financial documentation as soon as possible.

Q2. Will the order of when we confirm our position on the waitlist affects the order of admission?
Ans: The waitlist is in a ranked order, so the timing of accepting your waitlist (as long as it’s by the deadline) won’t matter.

Q3. If I am notified of being admitted in Fall, could I choose to admit in the Spring semester?
Ans: If you are accepted off the waitlist into the Fall 2020 cohort, you cannot defer admission to the Spring.

Hope this would help anyone who has the same questions.
To be honest I'm a little bit worry about the COVID-19 epidemic in the US right now, so I kind of want to be admitted in Spring haha.
I'm from Taiwan and we're lucky that the situation here is still under control (kind of).
I hope you guys all safe and healthy!

 

[Qinyue Luo]

Did anyone get waitlisted for Fall 2020? If so, have you been notified about movement on the waitlist or did you make it off the waitlist yet?

I have friends got waitlisted but guaranteed admission in Spring 2021 if no spots in Fall. He got the letter on March 3rd. Idk if this is how USC's waitlist works... like you are actually accepted if you are waitlisted lol. If that's the case, I don't really think I have the change to be waitlisted. But good luck!!