Ozan

Well, it looks like I did not get in anywhere. I haven't gotten official notices from all schools yet, but based on time, it's pretty clear. It's my first time, though, and I've heard that it's very common for people to have to apply more than once before getting in. These directing programs are SO competitive. Did you have any luck? I plan to keep trying each year. I'd love to trade info about our impressions of various programs, if you're interested. I'm pretty sure I will apply to some different programs next time around, as well as a few of the same ones. Anyway, best of luck to you!

Rejected (as it looks like I was from all the schools I applied to). I had already assumed as much, but I just got an email to check my application status ... Oh well, I'll try again next year.

Hey all! Not many posts on MFA Directing (Theatre) programs this year. ... Waiting is hard, and I'd rather know either way, even if it's a rejection. So, if anyone is reading this, please share results, including interviews! For me, personally, I'm wondering if anyone's heard anything from Illinois State, Temple, UMass Amherst, or about a 2nd interview with UCLA. Here are mine (8 schools total): Brown/Trinity: Rejected DePaul: Rejected Yale: Rejected UCSD: Got an interview UCLA: Got 1st round interview UMass Amherst: ? Illinois State: ? Temple: ? Best of luck to everyone!

In my experience (and also from what I've heard), you find out about interviews via email. Phone calls seem to be used for 2nd round interviews (for schools that do that) and acceptances. I'm also leaning toward assuming I was rejected. I know you only applied to one school, but this whole interview thing for me has been really counter-intuitive. The only 2 programs that I got interviews for were 2 of the most competitive ones (get hundreds of applicants), and programs that seem to be a little less popular/competitive have been completely silent. If anything, I thought it would be the other way around ... weird. I wish more MFA directing applicants would post in the results or in the forums, but oh well ... And yes, please post either way, as will I.

Still haven't heard yet ... you?

Yeah, I've also heard great things about the program. And there's nothing wrong with knowing where you want to go and just applying there. As far as hearing back, it's tough to say, but last year someone on these forums heard on Feb 18th. Also, the application was only due just over a month ago. So, I think your guess about this week is probably right or pretty close. But who knows, it might be next week. I actually assumed I got rejected from a school because they were taking longer than the website suggested. A few days later, I got asked to interview. So, try to stay positive! Best of luck to you too! And definitely keep us posted, as well!

I also applied to that program, along with several others. I have not heard from UMass. I'm hoping Monday or Tuesday. And yes, this is excruciating!!! I applied to 8 programs. So far, 3 rejections, and 2 interviews. So I'm waiting to hear back from 3 schools. Did you apply anywhere else? Ozan