Hey, I didn't see a recent thread for Columbia applicants. Has everyone submitted their applications?

I submitted my MFA Directing Application. I was a nervous wreck trying to get my best into it. Now I'm a nervous wreck until the time I get a reply from them. Here's keeping my fingers crossed and luck to be on my side.

I applied. When does the school give interview notifications and when are interviews held?

Usually around February. I checked the previous years application thread. They start in after the first week of Feb and go on till the end of the month. Although some people who get waitlisted are notified at a later date as well.

I have also applied to Columbia. Is it kosher to call and schedule an interview? I will be in New York in late December/early January, but won't make it back until decisions have been posted. Should I call and set one up, or does that just not happen?

Also, some more questions: How often does Columbia accept people into this program that are straight out of undergrad? And how do the chances of getting in compare to USC/UCLA?

Thanks!

I think only select applicants are interviewed and then from there the class is picked.

There are apparently 70 people who are selected and called for an interview. You can schedule either a personal one at the university or thru skype or phone, but not before they give you a call.

Noone can say how good the chances are? From whatever I have read, it all depends on your creative abilities, diverse background (that shows when they read your SOP) and your reasons for choosing to be a filmmaker.

Hope that helps.

I was busy working on my application up until Nov. 30th! It was serious crunch time. Hopefully, I'll get much better results this year! I feel that I worked out all the kinks from last time.

Good luck to you guys!

How many students apply?

Extended Deadline:

"Because of reported technical issues with our online admissions application system, we have decided to extend the application deadline for the MFA Film and MFA Theatre Arts Directing applications to Monday, December 5, 2011 at 5:00pm EST."

Mail from Columbia University

Good to know that they do phone/skype interviews. I'm not tryna pay for a flight to NYC for one interview, no matter how important.

Couldn't they have announced the deadline extension prior like on the 28th or something? I could have been a bit less nervous But surprisingly haven't received a mail from them regarding the deadline extension. Even UCLA extended their deadline by 15 days. LOL Guess these universities haven't met their yearly apllication quotas.

Seoulless - last year the uni mentions around 750 students applied. Exact figures are never let out.

Who all have applied to other universities besides Columbia?

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This is for both programs in the film MFA right?

Sounds about right given that UCLA has 400 for just screenwriting.

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Originally posted by bro403:
I have also applied to Columbia. Is it kosher to call and schedule an interview? I will be in New York in late December/early January, but won't make it back until decisions have been posted. Should I call and set one up, or does that just not happen?

Also, some more questions: How often does Columbia accept people into this program that are straight out of undergrad? And how do the chances of getting in compare to USC/UCLA?

Thanks!

I also applied right out of my undergrad I dont think it matters if u can prove that 1. you are mature enough to pursue grad school. and 2. that you have some expirience.

I applied to the Creative Producing MFA Im hoping the program being fresh will be to my advantage. Crossing Fingers for everyone!

Thanks to the extended deadline I applied to Columbia as well. Good luck everybody!

I applied as well. I really wish the best for everyone on this forum. It seems like the people here really care, and I can only imagine what it would feel like to get accepted into such a program. Best wishes to all!

Where can I find more info and where do I submit my applications? Can you share a deadline?

Not sure if you just wanted to promote your web page but deadline was the 1st of December (extended to the 5th) and you find Columbia School of the Arts at http://arts.columbia.edu/

Let's make the waiting shorter and talk a bit about our applications. What is your feeling two weeks after the submission date? Regret anything?

What film scenario did you choose?
I chose the Backyard Patio. Took me forever to get a good idea and I'm not even sure if it was that good.

Did anyone but me submit a DVD as well?

I dont think I regret anything but that being said I have never felt to insecure than doing this app. There's just so much at stake!

What did you write for the scenario? I picked the one with the woman in a bus. And did turn in the dvd as well. Did you turn one film or a reel?