GoodToGodot
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I chose to go. UCLA is planning to do a hybrid of online and in person classes. Their justification of this is that if there is a second wave and the shut downs are resumed, they can then easily pull everyone to online classes again. I've spoken with some of the current directing MFA candidates and they said, while it is different, the instructors have been mindful of which classes they decide to hold online vs wait until they're in person.
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@throwtrimfire From the looks of things, I don't think UCLA accepts deferrals for theatre film and television (which sucks). I don't feel I can cancel my intent to enroll because my husband has already rearranged his entire life around us moving to LA. It sounds like California is planning to open up fully by the end of the summer, so I'm hoping remote classes don't become my reality, particularly since it sounds like the entire 2020 cohort consists of only myself. I understand your need to turn down CMU with the region. Who knows when they'll be able to hold in-person classes again.
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My spouse has been applying and interviewing remotely while we wait out to covid 19 shutdowns. I'd say now is actually oddly enough a pretty decent time to start looking for work in LA. If places are hiring, they will be holding remote interviews and they can save the trip out. Plus side, depending on the job, they may be able to work remote until you two move to LA. We're hoping for such a situation now so I might be able to keep working in my current position as long as possible.
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Anyone else worried about potentially needing to defer their program in light of all this COVID-19 anxiety?
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Hello all! I'm heading to UCLA this fall as well. Working on my MFA in Directing. As with y'all, I'm very worried about finances. Luckily I'm bringing my spouse with me so once they are able to find employment it shouldn't be as big of a concern as it is now. We're working hard to cut financial corners as much as possible, trying to find families with basement apartments we can rent for less than married on campus housing. I feel like this worry should subside the second and third years as we qualify for California residency. Not from Chicago, btw Just Colorado. Living in Tennessee currently for a job in software.
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Sounds like the other person who was offered a spot at UCLA did not accept and they've possibly sent another 1 or more offers. Keep your eye out if you're one of the people who had a final interview. Also - I've been told CalArts has sent their offers and financial packages
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I believe alabama has already sent acceptance and most rejections.
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I already received my offer from UCLA, but I'm not 100% positive that they have sent the other offer. Sounded like they might have when I spoke to TFT admissions folk.....
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I'd say this is one of the craziest things I've seen in these situations. These people spent the time, money, and effort to apply, visit, and/or interview with you. Take the 10 second to reject them instead of leaving them in the gray. I know some places try to keep their options open in case people back out. Still tacky in my opinion. Do what some other programs do and create a waiting list for that purpose.
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UCLA and Alabama decisions have been sent
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Thank you mucho!!
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UCLA offers have been sent FYI I was accepted, not sure to whom they've sent them or how many spots they've offered. Typically only 2 are admitted.
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Michael is so great - I did a Shakespeare workshop with both him and Rodney Cottier in the Fall when I was first applying. So awesome.
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Got a second interview request a few days ago with UCLA. See you there @TheatreGuy123
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Had my UCLA interview 2 weeks ago. Now the real wait begins. Still no word from other schools on final decisions or second interviews.
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I try, boo. I try lol.
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It was tough, but I just had to use the time to prep for potential interviews. Because I've now developed a healthy communication with the individuals running each of my programs, I was able to ask in advance what would occur in these interviews. I was reading 4 plays a week and preparing proposals for the ones I liked best so I would be fully prepped before the interview came. Now that I've got one scheduled I do not feel any anxiety. Also, I have a FT job so that has been a great distraction from the wait.
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I visited my schools before applying. I felt this was absolutely necessary given that I've not been working full time in theatre for the past 2 years and most of my directing experience was in devised works. In other words, I was worried that my experience would look phony if they didn't first meet with me. Additionally, my husband went through the process 3 years ago and was able to narrow down his application list to schools he felt most comfortable at. There are just some things you cannot learn unless you experience it. I contacted the person running the program via email and stayed in air bnbs by each school. I work full time in software and thus was able to work remote while I was not in classes or rehearsals. It was expensive, but as I said it was also important to me. As I said previously, I was able to attend classes and meet with both faculty and students in the programs. This gave me a full sense of each program and what they valued. It's hard to describe, but it absolutely affected my priority list.
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Applied to Alabama and UCLA this year - waiting for info from Alabama but already have a confirmed skype interview for UCLA. UCLA instructors told me to come prepared with 5 plays to discuss in the interview, but haven't yet received full interview details. Any advice or words of warning here? Has anyone applied/interviewed with them previously? Anyone know how to freaking afford living in LA in grad school? Keep on keeping on, yall! For those asking about the urtas: what I've been told is that if you don't know where you want to go to school, it is a great option. If you've already done visits and picked which schools you're interested in, they like to see you go directly through the regular application process. This differs from acting where some universities cannot stand when students do not audition at the urtas (cough cough, university of tennessee). The biggest benefit I've found in this process is taking the time to contact and visit the schools. It can cost a bit of money, but I was able to attend classes and meet with current students at multiple universities this year. It gave me a more full sense of what I'd be getting into with each program and helped me eliminate multiple schools form my list.
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