UT Austin MFA 2019

[wknowles]

For anyone applying to film production I was told by Mirasol working in Mona’s office that final decisions were made last week and letters go out this upcoming week.

 

[ladysaraii]

I think I'm the only one that applied to UT Austin's Michener Center but I just got a call that I am accepted!

Congrats! Im in the screenwriting mfa, not michener, but I'm happy to chat about austin if you like. I hope you come, I'm always excited at the prospect of more black people!

 

[WriterK90]

Congrats! Im in the screenwriting mfa, not michener, but I'm happy to chat about austin if you like. I hope you come, I'm always excited at the prospect of more black people!

Wow thanks! I'm super tired, so blanking on questions right now. But I will shoot you a message in the next couple of days. I'm definitely curious about some things!

 

[ptastan]

Wow thanks! I'm super tired, so blanking on questions right now. But I will shoot you a message in the next couple of days. I'm definitely curious about some things!

I didn't apply to UT but I went there for undergrad and lived in Austin for 6 years so I can answer any questions too!

 

[UltraInstict19]

Hey everyone,

Thanks for all the updates and convos. I had been observing from my watch tower lol.

but no seriously,

has ANYONE heard . ANYTHING Yet? Or more waiting?

It begins..... cue rain

 

[WriterK90]

I have a feeling the rest will hear back this weekend or next week. Even though there's not a ton of information in the docs, it looks like screenwriting and production hear back around the same time, maybe even the same day and michener is usually a week ahead or behind them.

 

[UltraInstict19]

For all MFA production applicants for this years pool....when they said "sometime" this upcoming week...they meant to say Friday. -_-

 

[WriterK90]

For all MFA production applicants for this years pool....when they said "sometime" this upcoming week...they meant to say Friday. -_-

One more day? Woohoo!

 

[houwriteston]

So odds are that goes for screenwriting too? Based on @WriterK90's earlier post?

 

[WriterK90]

So odds are that goes for screenwriting too? Based on @WriterK90's earlier post?

It's just a guess but I'm hoping so!

 

[UltraInstict19]

Maybe one more day maybe not lol. This program is the Megatron of the film school world

i'm going to find a hole somewhere and fall in it. Somebody let me know when they hear something

 

[WriterK90]

The dates from 2017 are literally al over the place. There's just no telling but i'm very hopeful for tomorrow.

 

[Cinematic]

Maybe one more day maybe not lol. This program is the Megatron of the film school world

i'm going to find a hole somewhere and fall in it. Somebody let me know when they hear something

Just Curious, and want some opinions but what reasons do you think that this program is the "Megatron" of film schools? Im looking into film schools and would love to hear your position.
What does this school have to offer that others don't?

 

[EM88]

Hi All! I’m new to the forum! I have two questions. The first might be of general interest to all UT Austin applicants. I noticed on the Grad Cafe site that there was a UT Austin RTF MFA acceptance (it did not specify the program) earlier in the week and a UT Austin RTF Screenwriting MFA acceptance today. Do you think these are legitimate? I haven’t heard anything yet either.

The second question is for WriterK90 specifically. First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your Michener acceptance. That is amazing!!!!!!!!! I noticed you said that they’d be accepting two screenwriters this year. Do you have any idea if all the acceptances have gone out? I was waitlisted last year, so seeing that made me a tiny bit hopeful...but I haven’t heard anything yet and I know it’s incredibly competitive, so I’m thinking it’s either the waitlist again or a rejection for me. Thanks so much, and good luck to all!!

 

[WriterK90]

Also, apparently UT Austin has this two step process where the programs accept you but the graduate admissions has to approve for it to be official? Even in my award letter it said "Congratulations! I’m thrilled to report that we have recommended your admission ... Graduate Admissions will soon verify your application and send a formal confirmation letter."

So I've just been holding my breath waiting for that confirmation, so this really feels real. I read a post back in 2015 when someone was accepted, then wasn't, and it's really getting to me after waiting a week. Maybe the admissions will approve all of ours at once and that's why mine is taking so long. ?‍

 

[WriterK90]

Hi All! I’m new to the forum! I have two questions. The first might be of general interest to all UT Austin applicants. I noticed on the Grad Cafe site that there was a UT Austin RTF MFA acceptance (it did not specify the program) earlier in the week and a UT Austin RTF Screenwriting MFA acceptance today. Do you think these are legitimate? I haven’t heard anything yet either.

The second question is for WriterK90 specifically. First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your Michener acceptance. That is amazing!!!!!!!!! I noticed you said that they’d be accepting two screenwriters this year. Do you have any idea if all the acceptances have gone out? I was waitlisted last year, so seeing that made me a tiny bit hopeful...but I haven’t heard anything yet and I know it’s incredibly competitive, so I’m thinking it’s either the waitlist again or a rejection for me. Thanks so much, and good luck to all!!

I'm not sure if the other person was called but he did specifically say there are only two for the Michener center. And thank you!
There are not many screenwriters here for Austin. I think two besides me so it could be real. I don't think they send out rejections until later so we won't know unless someone is accepted here as well.

And good luck to you too!

 

[EM88]

Thank you so much!! I think the one I saw on Grad Cafe was for the Radio-Television-Film program, but I wondered if maybe someone made a mistake when entering the info and it was actually a Michener acceptance. Anyway, to clarify for others, I applied to both and am still waiting to hear from both.

 

[ladysaraii]

It's probably real. My prof is the screenwriting head and she said in class that she made the first round notifications already. If that helps at all.

Michener replied early this year, last year, we didn't hear back until March and they only accepted one screenwriter.

 

[EM88]

It's probably real. My prof is the screenwriting head and she said in class that she made the first round notifications already. If that helps at all.

Michener replied early this year, last year, we didn't hear back until March and they only accepted one screenwriter.

If does! Thank you!!

 

[UltraInstict19]

Has anyone received anything?