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  1.    KillerWingfield reacted to a post in a topic: MFA Directing 2020... how we feelin?
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    That's awesome!!! Training in Hawaii weather, would be kinda amazing. Congrats!
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    No worries, hoping Iowa still has offers out to give!
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    Yes, University of Iowa offers are out. I don't know if all of them are out, I know that a friend got an offer a couple of days ago. Has anyone hears from Illinois State University? Thanks!
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    Yes ?
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    Maybe this is helpful for those following along, also this changes hourly so feel free to add your updates! This is only from this thread and hear-say, so don't take this as final word on anything. Had or/are in Final Interviews: Northwestern - In Process of Final Interviews Columbia - Had Finals 2/1 wkend Yale - Callbacks Scheduled variousRejections Sent (for no callbacks) FSU - Visits Scheduled 2/14 wendCMU - Visits Scheduled 2/14 weekendDePaul - Visits Scheduled 2/14 weekendRejections Sent (for no callbacks) UCLA - Visits Scheduled 2/16 week Boston U. - Interviews (or visits?) Scheduled this upcoming weekend and next S Lawrence - Visits Scheduled 3/6 wkendUT Austin - Visits ScheduledRejections Sent (for campus visits) UCSD - In Process of Second Interviews Rejections Sent (for next round of interviews) Initial Offers Made (some, maybe not all): Iowa Still Waiting on word from:Indiana (second interviews)Texas State (second interviews)AlabamaUMass Amherst UNCG (Final decisions in March) IDK ?‍♀️:Brooklyn College (App was due 2/1)CalArts, Illinois State University
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    Anyone heard from CMU about campus visits?
  13.    Eccyclema reacted to a post in a topic: MFA Directing 2020... how we feelin?
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    Has anyone heard anything from Sarah Lawrence?
  15.    Lonelytraveller127 reacted to a post in a topic: MFA Directing 2020... how we feelin?
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    I know from friends that FSU and Iowa have sent out their campus invites, but also they interviewed in NYC so Chicago might still be in the works? Fingers crossed for you that invites are on their way!
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    Now that CMU interviews are over, what were everyone’s impressions? I thought Kim was pretty cool.??
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    Does anyone have any insights into the Columbia interviews? Thanks!
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    Anyone heard from any more schools (i.e. Northwestern, Yale, DePaul)? Hope everyone is handling the wait okay!
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    @Eccyclema All the schools seemed to be pretty invested and excited to talk to the directors. Remember, they've read your stuff and called you in, so they are legit interested talking with you. It's kinda a long day for all of us but overall, they seem to be present and listening. So while you are there, some of the schools might ask you if you'd be interested in coming to the school to visit, usually a good sign that you are vibing. I had some schools ask me that and not follow up, but some did and they usually contact you via email within a few days to set up your visit. In my personal experience, it's such a journey to find the right Program(s) that vibe with what directing style you really want to grow and practice in. Most schools have something unique they offer that others don't and vice versa, so have confidence to know you are gathering information about them as well. (Sorry this is turning out to sound preachy...eeeeeeee) It's taken me three years to decide what schools would actually be great fits and it's so different for every director. SO MUCH LIKE DATING (Ha!) Good luck to everyone, it's all such a big journey and exciting stuff!
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    Hi @TheaterGuy123 and all, I did the URTA interviews last year and am happy to give some insight. So last year, I interviewed with a number of schools and got accepted into one, but sadly needed to turn down the offer....but here is how URTA played out in Chicago last year. 1. You'll gather in a large room, after you've checked in, with all other URTA applicants from every discipline. When you check in, they will give you a schedule of all your meetings for the day and where they are located throughout the property. 2. Some schools are in their own hotel rooms (UCLA, CALArts, FSU, maybe a few others?) and the majority of the schools are in a large conference room with stations. So the majority of your time you'll spend in this large room with other people interviewing with other schools at the same time. The schools in the conference room last year were, UT Austin, Northwestern, Texas State, California Irvine, Indiana, Illinois State, East 15 and that's all I can remember at the moment. 3. Every interview was a one on one, except for East 15, which "interviewed" two people at once but the majority of the time it was a pitch about their school. Then they ask if you're interested to slip an application under their hotel door later that day. 4. Be prepared to answer the question, "Why grad school for you?" numerous times and have some plays and playwrights, in addition to your Essay play, that you'd like to discuss or direct and why. 5. You may have some downtime in-between interviews, there is a coffee shop in the bottom or the Palmer House that's chill or they have that massive lobby. If you can afford to grab a room the night before or the day of, to retreat to, that's always nice but not a must, of course. Overall my experience with URTAs was pretty straight forward and organized, and it was nice getting to talk with some other local directors. I didn't do again this time because I'm targeting specific schools that aren't at URTAs this year. It really was an overall exciting day, enjoy it and you'll need a drink after, cause it's alot of talking about yourself. Best of luck everyone!
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