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Thanks Heather, Do you know what neighborhoods specifically in BK or Queens would be best to try and look for a 1000-1200 1br (not studio) in? Trying to figure the neighborhood with the right balance of affordability and commute to NYU, so just looking for an idea of how far away from Brooklyn Heights and Williamsburg you have to get before you start finding apartments in that range. Also, does anybody have recommendations on how to convince landlords to rent to two people who are new in town and thus have no proof on income from NYC? My girlfriend's brother lives in Manhattan and is well off, would that kind of a co-signer, plus proof of my school grants and loans, plus some savings in the bank suffice? I've been reading that you really want to have your application together in order to grab something quick, so I'm trying to get an idea of what people that are just moving into town need to be able to close a deal. One last thing, what is the best way to find apartments once you've decided on budget, neighborhood, etc. Is to just go looking around for signs? Any good websites? Or should I just go to an agency? I'm also a bit mystified by the broker-fee concept, do they take SO MUCH money that people are just reluctant to use them? I feel like it would be a worthwhile expenditure if they didn't take more than 500-1000 dollars to close a deal. I know that's a lot of questions but I've been really getting a lot from reading the forums on this website. Thanks to everyone who has been so willing to help the newbies.

Hi guys, I got accepted to NYU Tisch for September and my girlfriend and I are considering moving to NYC for the two years. I would really appreciate all advice and help on this question since it is going to determine whether I go to Tisch or not. Is it realistic at all to find a 1 bedroom apartment (Queens, Brooklyn, doesn't matter as long as the commute to NYU is 30-45 minutes by subway and the neighborhood is decent) where we can live with a rent and utilities budget of $1000-$1200? I realize there are always good deals to be found if you search well enough but I don't want to get my hopes up if living semi-comfortably with that housing budget is impossible. I would prefer to live in NYC and not New Jersey but if the above is impossible, can it be achieved in New Jersey? Thank you so much. I really look forward to some advice.

Iowa Film Studies (MA) is not emailing people and just updating their website, so check your status application page and you will likely have your answer. I was not accepted. I did get accepted to U-Rochester Film Preservation MA (English Dept.) on March 4th. They are funding half of the $44,000 yearly tuition and I am seriously considering attending. Does anybody have experience with or knowledge of this program's qualities and funding for second year. Also, any ideas whether such a degree would be useful in pursuing entry into PhD programs. Any information on the school or program is appreciated. Still waiting to hear from NYU MIAP.

I just got an acceptance email from Columbia NYC (Film Studies MA) yesterday. I got rejected from UW-Madison (MA) a few weeks ago. I am waiting to hear back from U-Iowa (MA), NYU (MIAP), and U-Rochester (Film Preservation). Has anybody heard anything from Iowa yet? Also, does anybody have advice on funding matters? Although I'm very excited to have been accepted to Columbia, the tuition is very high and they don't seem to offer any aid. Is it possible to distinguish yourself during the first semester and receive some aid for the remainder? Or do people think it's worth taking out the loans? On that same note, does anybody have information on funding for or experience attending the other three programs I mentioned above. Tough decisions. Thank you all and good luck!