Hullo! There seems to be a lot of confusion surrounding the LMU application requirements... including the deadlines.

Is the deadline for the MFA programs (I'm applying to Creating, Writing and Producing for TV) on January 15th or February 15th?

Thanks!

Thanks for posting this, or else I wouldn't have checked. I know that it used to read Feb 15, but the website and the application both say Jan 15, so I'd go with that date.

I thought it was Feb 15th as well... so glad I saw your post. I'm trying to find out where to send transcripts. Has anybody found the address for this?

The application says to send them to the Graduate Division, which is at:

Graduate Division
Loyola Marymount University
One LMU Drive
University Hall Suite 1840
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659

That's where I'm sending.

cool, thanks!

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to wish everyone good luck. I am currently a graduate student in the Writing & Producing for TV program. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to hit me up on Facebook.

Best Wishes,
Brandon Tanori

Thanks for best wishes. hard work is the only key.

Today's the day and I just wanted to say good luck.


Well, actually, now that I think about it, it's a zero sum game so I probably shouldn't be wishing you guys luck but more so praying to god no one else makes it in, and I have the entire writing program to myself.....

my brain is fried from too many grad apps. Forget the wild and crazy rant, anyone who cares about writing and works at it, I hope they get in. Good luck guys.

Thanks matthews8590. Nothing wrong with a little luck. Good luck everybody!

I am working with the powers that be and we would like feedback from you on what questions did you have about the application process that wasn't available on our website?

Please reply to this message.

It would be nice to know exactly what you expect our writing sample, creative work, etc. to be without having to start the application process. I would be applying for the fall of 2013 so I sometimes look at the requirements for the previous application cycle so I can get a head start on it early.
Also, is there a minimum score you expect an applicant to have on the GRE?
Thanks a lot!

Hi,

I've applied to LMU for Writing and Producing for TV on 01/15/12.

I however haven't heard anything since then.
No "application received" email from LMU, nothing.

The only way I "know" that my application went through is by logging in on embark and reading the bold "application submitted" statement at the top of the page.

Is that normal?
Should I worry?
Is there anyway to check the application status on the LMU website directly?
When does LMU usually send its decision notifications?

I know I've got many questions here but having applied to 6 programs in the LA area alone (AFI, USC, UCLA, CalArts, Chapman & LMU), LMU is the only one from which I haven't heard anything at all so far...

@doudou - I received my acceptance package for Writing & Producing for TV in the mail yesterday. The only difference is when I log into My LMU now a bubble pops up saying, "You've been admitted," and lets me know the additional features I can access. However, before that I was where you were and didn't hear a thing.

I wouldn't worry yet, because besides a user who was a deferred admission from last year, I haven't heard of anyone else getting admitted. It sounds like there are usually 8 openings so that leaves at least 6 more, which means it's not over yet! My guess is you should hear shortly though.

I'm really excited as this was my top choice due to the fact that it focuses on television writing plus you leave with such an extensive portfolio. USC has the great alumni network, but the more I look into LMU the more I know it's the path for me.

@DailynDominic - If your offer is still valid I'll probably be contacting you shortly as I'm sure to have a bunch of questions and am up for any advice you'd be willing to offer. My main ones for now are do you recommend the on-campus apartments for the first-year students and is there any other wisdom you'd impart on our incoming class (such as should we try to do internships right away, etc.)?

Also, if anyone starts a Facebook group or if there's one already going please let me know. Thanks... I look forward to seeing you all in the fall!

Congratulations,

I would definitely recommend that you hit me up on Facebook. I don't recommend living on campus for the first year, but what I will do is try to link everyone together, so that you all can take a chance on the first year and room together until you get your bearings on this expensive environment. There is a private group that we have for the overall graduate film school, so once you get with me I can suggest your addition.

Have you or will you be coming out here to visit the school before you start on the fall?

Thanks,
Brandon M Tanori

I do apologize on behalf of the school for keeping you on edge about your results. We all have been through it and if LMU is your new home... The wait will have been that much more satisfying, once you receive your acceptance notification. However I can tell you that the pool of candidates is approximately 50 for the WPTV program. I know of 3 that have been admitted, which included Razor Ramone.

I hope that I get the opportunity to speak with you again on different terms. If your application package was strong, you shouldn't have anything to worry about.

Thanks,
Brnadon M. Tanori

Hi Razor Ramone and DailynDominic,

Thks a lot for all the info and congrats to you Razor Ramone!
Ok so I should hear back soon, cool :-)

The questioning continues though:

- Would I still get something in the mail even if I didn't make it in the program?

-I'm a foreign student but am currently living in northern CA and will be here until April 1st.
I however set the end date to my "current address" (in northern CA) for March 15th.
From what you know DailynDominic, where am I more likely to receive anything (here in Northern CA or in my home country which happens to be France)?

-I never received any info to login into MyLMU, does that make sense to you both?

I still don't have anything in the mail today so I'm gonna keep hoping...

Thanks again to you both for all your info!

Have a great WE!

Take care.

This is definitely question that I can not answer for you. I would think that you should have a response within the next few weeks. I understand that you are on a time crunch, but the only suggestion I have is to check the web for you status on a daily basis.

Please contact Mary Abshire to get the information to log online to check your status.

Thanks.

I just emailed her.
Hopefully she'll make it so I can login and check my status...

Have a great WE.

@Razor Ramone, Where did you find the info about 8 available seats in the program? Was it on your acceptance notification?

Also, @DailynDominic - with your insider info, is 8 the current class size and the expected admittance cap for WPTV program?

OK so having not heard back from Ms. Abshire, I called the Graduate Admission office today to figure out what was wrong with my "mylmu" account.

After giving her my name and email address, they confirmed that I was in the system (#relief! :-)

Apparently however - and for whatever reason that they told me they would investigate - I was indeed never sent an email with instructions on how to login into myLMU.

I was therefore given my student ID over the phone, thus making it possible for me to login :-)

My application is currently listed as "referred", which - in itself - isn't too bad although since some people (including Razor Ramone) already got in, I kinda wonder what real chances I've got to actually make it now...

At least I'm way relieved to find out everything worked out for my application thus far and it was only because of a system glitch that I had never received any info on how to login :-)