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Hey y'all! In my last year at UCSD. We're accepting applications this year so let me know if you have any questions on the program. All the best!

CONGRATS @Mel Rose and @tomlette!!!!

Hey! Yeah, it looks like they're really behind this year. I know they just started discussing applications last weekend, meanwhile I found out I was accepted a year ago this week. I'll try to find out next week what's up!

Congrats, y'all! Be yourself, and think about questions you really want to know the answers to. You're also finding out if they're a good fit for you, as much as the other way around. Have fun!

Hi Zora! I know they mentioned having to delay for a week or so, so I think first round of phone interviews will happen around early February. I'm not sure if that means that's when they are gonna occur or if that's when they'll start notifying. I know that's vague, but I hope can help!

Hey y'all! 2-year Gradcafé applicant and current UCSD student here! Let me know if you have any questions! And I just found out they're likely accepting 2 ppl this year, instead of the presumed 1, so better luck!

Congrats @PlayWitch and @cheesy on NYU! And everyone else for these waitlists! That's a major accomplishment in and of itself. I can't speak for all programs, but I think more and more are starting to accept they NEED to include screenwriting/ tv writing in their syllabi because playwrights need those skills to work. I remember Columbia mentioned doing more, especially considering their location, and UCSD has such classes as well. I know there are not enough comforting words, but its truly not over until its over. Ppl in this forum have had things switch up come April- June. I understand tempering expectations, but you honestly never know. Also, this is EXPECTED to be a multi-year process! Going your first or even second round is not the norm! For the podcast lovers, I highly recommend American Theatre Magazine's The Subtext. A playwright interviews playwrights and gets to know their journey, and no 2 are alike. Some ppl apply on a whim and get in, others go through the process on and off for YEARS, and some don't even go at all. But they all find their way.

LOL So after hearing nothing since I submitted, I just got into Brooklyn lol So if anyone gets on the waitlist, a spot will be opening up!

FUCK YEAH! CONGRATULATIONS! You deserve that cry! w00t!

Oh, thank you for asking! I did end up accepting! The relief was very welcome. I just spoke with the other incoming playwright for a little Zoom meet up which was nice lol I also got my person email from Hunter, but I let them know I had already accepted so hopefully that opens up an interview spot! I'll starting to realize how differently timed all these programs are when it comes to responses and such

Congrats on Hunter! I interviewed with Christine last year and she was a delight! I was most likely gonna go if not for the pandemic. I don't know why, but I love that so much! lol Hi brocolini's dad!

AHHH YES!!!! Congrats @broccolini and @seasickmermaid!!! LEGO!!!

Thank you all, so SO much! I haven't properly celebrated, but this was a great reminder to. Y'all are the best! You're right, it is really quick, and I could probably ask for more time, but honestly I'm an over thinker and I feel like the more time I give myself, the deeper the rabbit hole lol I'm trying to learn to go with my gut more.

Update to the update: So I found out the 2nd interview is actual casual one-on-ones with the current cohort at UCSD. They were all really awesome and kind, it was a nice "getting to know you "and do you have any questions?" They did this with 4 ppl, I did two meet ups on Sunday, and two on Monday. Got the call from Naomi early this morning, I'm in! Still processing. It's a quick turn around, have 48 hrs to respond. It's my top choice school so I'm very thankful, I just have to weight it between a job offer at the theatre I work at and love. Stats wise, 94 ppl applied this year, which Naomi made sound was above normal. Thank y'all for the support through this process, y'all the realest! I know it's a stressful time, and this was only my 2nd round. Sending out good vibes and good luck!

That's Epic! Congrats y'all! Best of luck! ❤️