Where is everyone at (2012 Acceptances)?

[selinabina]

@CJ, wow I didn't realize USC was sending out acceptances for screenwriting that early! I thought the first wave of acceptance emails went out on Friday the 17th.

 

[Aleona]

Hey! I applied to Producing/Creative Producing programs.

USC: Accepted
UCLA: Rejected
AFI: No word yet
Columbia: No word yet

Very excited about USC! Good luck to all!

 

[i_spit_hot_fire]

Good thread. I love the community here.

USC Screenwriting: Accepted
USC Producing: Accepted
UCLA Screenwriting: Interviewed last week
LMU Screenwriting: No Word

I'll be accepting Stark soon and sending word to the other programs.

Good luck.

 

[secret_riddle]

USC- Accepted, fall 2012
Columbia- Interview, March 9th
NYU- Nothing
AFI- Nothing

I always knew I wouldn't get into AFI- average age of a student there is 27 with a lot of experience- I'm 21, with a degree unrelated to film. Just applied to say I did, =P.

USC was my first choice- didn't figure I'd get in there either, so I'm psyched.

My question is about NYU- based off my experience in the USC thread versus the NYU thread, they seem like they're a lot more selective in who they call for an interview (unless they're just doing it in waves and haven't contacted everyone).

In general, don't USC and AFI have better reputations? I don't mean to offend anyone, but that's always been the general impression I've had. I was feeling more confident about NYU than USC..yet I was accepted to USC without much hassle, but no such luck with NYU. Based off this thread, a lot of you are in the same boat. Some of those accepted into USC haven't received an NYU interview yet, and those who've interviewed for NYU haven't heard back from USC!

At the same time..I know both only accept around 50, give or take a dozen, out of over a thousand applicants..so they seem like they're equally selective..Maybe they both just look for different things?

I guess it highlights the subjective aspects of the admissions process.

 

[selinabina]

I applied for Screenwriting to the following:

LMU: Accepted
AFI: Interviewed a couple weeks ago
UCLA: Interview tomorrow!
USC: nothing yet
BU: nothing yet

 

[bball71529]

@selinabina - When did you hear from LMU? I didn't realize that they were making decisions already.

All Screenwriting

Texas: Weightlisted
UCLA: Interview Saturday
USC: No word yet (but I can log on to the intent to enroll as of about 8pm EST last night, fingers crossed I get the good news today)
NYU: No word yet
Columbia: No word yet
LMU: No word yet

 

[selinabina]

@bball71529, I heard back from LMU on 2/15 by phone.
Good luck with USC! That's my top choice. I still can't login to the intent to enroll page.

 

[Guest]

In general, don't USC and AFI have better reputations?

Better than NYU? How do you come up with that theory?

 

[secret_riddle]

Originally posted by Kaschko:
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">In general, don't USC and AFI have better reputations?

Better than NYU? How do you come up with that theory? </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

It's not a theory; just a general impression. I often see USC and AFI topping film school lists, which gives me the impression that a lot of people in the industry consider them to be the best. I know NYU is up there as well. The point is moreso that they're both very prestigious, but there seems to be a difference in the type of person they look for (that is, unless NYU interviews in waves, and many are still to come).

I'm asking a question, not posing an argument.

The question was "It's interesting that some of those who've been accepted to USC haven't heard back from NYU, and vice versa. What are the differences in criteria? Or does it just highlight the subjective nature of the application process?"

 

[sweetbeef]

Anyone apply to Northwestern stage and screen MFA and hear anything yet?

Good luck to all!

 

[Guest]

Well, of course there must be differences. USC is probably more mainstream than NYU. Hollywood vs. Arthouse. At least that's my impression. And USC accepts more students, which makes it slightly easier to get into this school than into NYU or AFI. But after all you are right, the application process is very subjective.

 

[kay0]

In college about a year ago (Tufts) we had a seminar with some William Morris Agents about hollywood and the film industry. They said if you dont go to the big three for grad school (NYU, UCLA or USC) then don't bother going to film school. That is if you plan on making it in hollywood.
they also mentioned columbia but only for screenwriting.

It seems like NYU teaches its students finesse and the art of filmmaking. (hence their popularity at the oscars) http://www.nyu.edu/about/news-...kers-win-oscars.html
But at the end of the day you don't need film school to learn finesse.

USC seems to focus more on connecting their students into the industry. I've seen a lot of USC graduate alumni films and wasn't all that impressed (NYU alumni films almost always blow me away). but i think if you already have a natural talent, it will flourish at USC.

It really depends on what fits you best. what do you want out of film school? personally USC makes the most sense for me because i'm more interested in getting my foot in the door than anything else.

NYU - interview scheduled
USC - Interviewed early feb
UCLA - Rejected
Columbia - No word

 

[P.F. Murphy]

Originally posted by kay0:
They said if you dont go to the big three for grad school (NYU, UCLA or USC) then don't bother going to film school.

With all do respect I can only hope a few people follow this logic so it betters my chances as the "non big 3". I mean seriously though if someone subscribes to this logic then I think they're getting into this business for all the wrong reasons. Certainly I want to go to a school that's respected and connected, I mean that's kind of the point. When I looked at my under grad I looked for a school that would be fun to go to for 4 years, but looking at grad school I'm looking at a school that best puts me in a position to be employed. Beyond that though, I want to grow as a writer. I'm not applying to any of these schools thinking I'm the next Kubrick and I just need them to help me shop my work. I'm raw, and I'm willing to wager most of the writers here are too. Now will NYU, USC, and UCLA help harness that raw potential? Absolutely, but so can so many other schools.

To me someone who only applies to NYU, USC, and UCLA because they're the "only schools that matter" seem more interested in gaining fame and fortune then actually seeing their work come alive. These schools obviously have a higher turn out of success stories than the others, but that doesn't mean it's a given if you get in or a given if you don't. I'm fully aware that to make it not only in this industry but this world you have to take what's given to you and squeeze the most out of that. If I only get into a "non big 3" than so be it, but you better believe I'm going to come at it just as hard if not harder.

 

[Josh Litman]

I applied to the USC Film & TV Production MFA only; I was accepted for the fall term.

 

[tidus]

Originally posted by Che Gray:
@tidus did the email they sent you say that you're wait-listed for the fall 2012 semester or wait-listed for the Spring semester?

waitlist for the fall 2012..
I asked them about the ranking but they wont disclose.

 

[dinos]

Congrats all!

USC: Accepted
UCLA: Rejected
AFI: Waiting to hear

 

[txfilmwriter]

USC (Screenwriting) - Accepted
UCLA (Screenwriting) - Rejected
LMU (TV writing/production) - haven't heard anything

Good luck everyone!

 

[kay0]

@P.F. Murphy

The point the william morris agents were making is not that a "non big 3" will not harness your talent. They had actually stated that you don't need film school and that if you have to go only go to a big 3 simply because of the connections. Also note that the premise of the seminar was "how to make it in hollywood". if hollywood is not on your mind, it's fair for you to completely dismiss this logic.
To me, anyone that is "more interested in fame and fortune" wouldn't bother applying. Let's face it you're certainly not guaranteed a job if you attend any sort of film school. to me anyone willing to attend FS believes that it will help them grow as a filmmaker, writer etc. whether it's a big three school or not. beyond that it's up to you to decide what exactly you are looking for in a film school. whether it's connections, a smaller program, a more prestigious program, a specific skill etc.

Adding to your point, in this industry It isn't about what school you attend but who you are and how to take advantage of given opportunities.

 

[medeasp]

Hi dinos,
I'm glad you got accepted at USC. I have a question about your UCLA app, did you applied to the Screenwriting or the Producing/Directing program?

Originally posted by dinos:
Congrats all!

USC: Accepted
UCLA: Rejected
AFI: Waiting to hear

 

[Nowon]

USC (Screenwriting): Accepted
UCLA (Screenwriting): Interviewing Soon (via Skype)
Columbia (Screenwriting): No Word (likely rejected since no interview invitation)
LMU (TV Writing/Production): No word yet.

Yay! Oh, and I'm an international student.
LOTS of talented peeps on this forum!