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  1. DirectorsCoffee
    Hi Noe, I know you all are not accepting applications this year, but I was wondering if you had a sense of how application numbers were for schools this year. Did Covid cause an uptick in applications, a downturn, no change? just trying to get a sense of the field. thanks for all your help!
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    Hey CT, I graduated from MFA Directing program at The Theatre School DePaul and LOVED it. I cannot speak highly enough about the whole process, ethos and faculty. In particular the Head of Directing there is Awesome and remains a friend to this day. Having said that its been a while. If you wanted any basic info about the program I'd be glad to tell you my thoughts for whatever they're worth. The Application process has changed since I was there so I can only comment on how it was for me. Still, I'm happy to talk about my time there. Good luck all!!
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    Hi @verycollin I know it seems quiet, but we have been chatting. I don't know if there is another forum though. I have submitted my apps, and am just waiting for January to roll around. What schools are you interested in?
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    @Noe Montez Thank you so much for that! I really appreciate peeking behind the application process a bit. @theatremeg12 I did. In my mind it was a way to show that I had researched the school, that this school specifically was a fit for me, and to tie my interests into what the department was doing. I tried to identify the potential advisors as faculty whose research would be valuable because... so that it shows a fit, but also a flexibility.
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    @DoctorMusical I wish I did. I can tell you that the things I worked on from my previous application were Letters of rec from people closer to my area of interest, writing and re-writing...and re-writing my writing samples, and (I think most importantly) reframing my proposed research topic and how it fits with departmental faculty interests. This time around, my proposed topic is more specific, and I have identified faculty in the department that would be excellent advisors, as well as the reasons for this. The numbers of students programs accept each year are pretty well known, but I would love to know how large the average applicant pool is for particular departments. Anyone have an idea- I'd love to know!
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    Hi All! Also Looking to apply for Fall 2021. I've applied in past years and was not accepted so I took some time off to work on my writing, and to continue , well just working. In the past I applied to a wide range of programs, but am only applying to UCSD and UC Irvine this year. It's great to have some friends to sweat and worry with!! @Boseph16- I did my MFA in Chicago and loved every minute of it!!! (secretly wished I still lived there).
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    I'm going a little outta my mind waiting to hear from UCSD and/or UC Irvine!
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    Congrats!! That is awesome!
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    Glad to see this Thread! I applied last year to about 6 schools, and didn't get in. I've narrowed the list to 2 and am giving a second shot. UCSD and UCI. Great to meet you all! @deirdrenyc I can speak to the MFA directing program at DePaul if thats one you are looking at. I loved my time there!!
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    I applied to Stanford but haven’t heard. I sorta assumed that I won’t hear from them as others on here have already had interviews. The same is true for Berkeley. I haven’t heard, but assumed that I won’t as others have already been accepted. The only official answer I have received is from Northwestern. I did meet with all the schools I applied to before applying. I don’t know how that affects hearing from them though. Guess we’ll all just have to slowly go mad.... I mean wait. Wait patiently.
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    My Northwestern rejection was from the PS Department. I looked on some of the other forums for Berkeley info. Are we sure they have already done interviews?
  12. DirectorsCoffee
    I also received a rejection from Northwestern. Still holding out for my top schools though. Good luck all!
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    Just curious if anyone here has heard from their programs. Any interviews or acceptances yet?
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    Hi! Anyone hear back from a theatre or performance studies program? My last app closed on Jan 9th. I was really thinking I'd have heard this week.
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    I'm only applying to PhD programs, or those who get MA on their way to PhD's. I have my MFA in Directing, so I don't need a duplicate MA. Northwestern is also on my list, but I think UCSD and Columbia are my two top choices. For what its worth, I did end up visiting the schools that I am applying to and I am really glad I did. I got a much better sense of the program, and was able to make tweaks to my SOP because of it. I also feel it helped to put a face with a name/application, although maybe thats just in my head. I'm trying to prepare a list of questions for any interviews I might get. What are the questions you all are going to ask? Any thoughts on this would be much appreciated.
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    I am in a very similar situation. I am applying for admission Fall 2018, am currently in the workforce, and trying to balance the cost of (possibly multiple) college tours with the potential benefit. Did you decide to visit the school you were applying to? I was planning to visit my top choice, but was wondering if I should visit one or two others given that I know very little about those schools beyond the website and even less about the cities. What program/school are you applying to?
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    Are you all planning to visit alll of the schools or maybe your top choices prior to applying? I'm trying to balance funds with the need for information (as well as my own excitement ). Just wondering if you think that a site visit has much effect on admissions. My sense is that any benefit would be very little, but Who knows.
  18. DirectorsCoffee
    Its great to see you on here willing to talk with those of use looking to apply. I am considering Tufts in addition to other schools, and I'm wondering about visiting the school before applying, and will it matter a great deal to meet potential faculty advisors prior to applying.
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    I feel like the larger question is the type of work you are looking to do, and/or the type of training you are looking for. I got my MFA in Directing in Chicago, so my experience is mostly from that point of view, But the style of work and training are very different between these two cities on the whole. yes of course there are programs which vary within each city..... but overall, there is a pedagogical difference at play.
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    I didn't see any forums for performance studies PhD programs beginning in Fall 2018.... probably because I'm the only one overly excited to be posting this early! I'm applying to quite a few schools. Columbia and Northwestern are my top picks. Just hoping to find a few other friends who might want to drive themselves nuts with me on this forum for the next twelve months! Ha! I'd love to know where else you are all applying.
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    How do you like the program at Northwestern. Its a top choice of mine. I noticed that there is a PhD in Theatre/Drama and one in performance studies. I'm trying to figure out which I best fit, or which best fits me. Thoughts on the difference between them? I love Chicago! I got my MFA from The Theatre School at DePaul, so it already feels like I'd be going back home.
  22. DirectorsCoffee
    I'm Applying this December for entrance Fall 2018. I'm also looking at a lot of those schools. I'm curious what the acceptance rate is for the U C schools. Anyone know? I found the rate for Columbia and Northwestern (my top two choices) %5 and 10% How did you all do? where did you end up choosing?
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