<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I was interested in the film program at Washington University in St. Louis (transfer admit for the fall) and I had even posted a thread on that school's forum about it. After taking an intro class at another college and receiving an A, the professor suggested that I might look into NYU's program. He had done his MA there. (I'm not sure if that's different from an MFA in film, but that's another issue.) This professor is a nationally nominated and regional emmy winner. </p>
<p>Basically, he said that WUSTL's program is not production based and really hefty writing wise. He didn't seem to particularly care for it (in terms of leading to a fruitful engagement with film) and repeatedly suggested I apply to NYU--I'm pretty sure he meant Tisch. That's really where my problem starts, because I had set my heart on WUSTL and I really am not sure about moving to New York and all the difficulties involved in that. There's also the question of having to wait for more deadlines and reapplying--Tisch having its own unique ones from the regular university. Though, I really do not think I would be rejected outright...</p>
<p>Anyone been in a similar situation or want to comment, feel free. I know I had corresponded with some NYU student transferring to WUSTL for film, but that was the extent of it. Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>I have heard a lot of praise for studying film at Tisch. In fact, a student at my school is taking some courses there just because of the caliber of NYU's program.</p>
<p>NYU is the paragon film program. As someone uninitiated, I would say, 'Go to NYU.'</p>
<p>Do you have any idea how hard it is to get into Tisch? Grades are one thing, but they will expect an outstanding portfolio. Many very talented kids are rejected outright. Add on top of that the unlikelyhood of getting any financial aid. So if you're rich and have some major film credits, you are unlikely to be rejected outright.</p>
<p>I'm fairly accomplished person in the creative world with some major credits to my name.</p>
<p>And Tisch's website seems to indicate they look for people generally involved in creative things and not just people who've made shorts. My current portfolio has been labelled outstanding by a number of schools and deans, directors of admissions, and professors. Also, the last rec I got from a Prof. was a mighty good one.</p>
<p>I don't really think that my intial comment about not being rejected was a brag on my part. Sorry if it offended you, suze.</p>
<p>It's just that Tisch is so hard to get into and there are many many many accomplished students in film who would love to go there. It's tough for anyone, especially as a transfer. It's just like someone saying they are sure to get in Harvard because they have a perfect SAT, GPA, and great EC's. That might be true but there are thousands of other applicants equally accomplished. I'm sure you have a better shot than most at Tisch and if you get in you should go for sure but nothing is ever guaranteed at top film schools.</p>
<p>I understand kaitylin... :)</p>
<p>Thank you for your response.</p>