My daughter wants to apply to the Motion Picture School. I know this is an extremely limited program. If she does not get in, is it possible she could be admitted as undeclared? Or would it be better to apply undecided to begin with and hope she eventually gets in to the Motion Picture School. OR, there are some conpatable majors she might be intersted in such as creative writing or digital media. Not sure the best way to apply.
I would call and ask. Generally trying to game the system doesn’t work - and wouldn’t she rather go to where she could study film vs. taking a chance and starting off and potentially ending up in something she doesn’t want - in other words, apply for film everywhere and go to one that accepts her?
If it were me, I’d call admissions - have her - for film school - and ask. It’s a fair question; you likely don’t even have to give your name…but even if you did it’d be fine as it’s a legit question. And go through the options of getting there - such as direct admit…internal transfer admit (how many get in, how difficult). Admissions people like answering questions!!! Phone: (850) 644-8524
Make sure she has all this to apply - below - just making sure you saw.
- Resume
- Personal Statement
- Writing Sample
- Creative Portfolio
In addition to these creative documents, the College also requires 3 Letters of Recommendation. Letters of Recommendation should be submitted through the Check Status Page rather than through the Common Application.
S21 did not get into the film school. They asked if he would change to Digital Media instead. He said yes and was accepted. I don’t remember the mechanics of the process but talk to admissions. I’m still surprised he went this route. He had other solid film school choices.
Also got into Honors and OOS tuition waiver. He loves it. He interacts with the film school kids and was offered an internship too. He’s pretty proactive and being outgoing doesn’t hurt.
The DM program is also competitive with limited access. No guarantee. Probably in the 25-50% acceptance range. He was actually accepted after first year because he carried enough AP credits to qualify as 2nd year.
Pretty campus and walkable. Everyone seems happy. Good luck.
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From what I remember the film school takes 20 kids a year. Probably receive at least 500 applications or more.
Also, trying to transfer into the film school is just as or more difficult. Attending FSU just hoping to transfer into the film school isn’t a good idea.
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This is the exact answer I was hoping to hear. I just don’t want her to put all her eggs in one basket. If she does not get into the Motion Picture School, I am hoping she could be offered an alternative.
Definitely not trying to game the system. She thinks she wants the Motion Picture School so she wants to apply there. Her first priority is attending FSU. Many times, majors change and so do interests of study. I am just wondering if I should discourage her from applying to the MP School because she runs the risk of being denied outright.
For example, at VaTech, the admissions counselors are very clear. If you apply to the engineering school and do not get accepted, you are rejected outright. Although VaTech has an over 60% acceptance rate, the engineering school rate is much lower. So when my son applied, he had to make a decision. He decided he didn’t want to go if he didn’t get into the engineering so he applied with that.
My question is does FSU have the same policy? I can’t seem to get a clear answer even after we visited and asked.
Please validate with Admissions in-case it’s changed the past 2 years.
If I remember correctly he was denied film school admission in January. I think he had about a week or two to change his application to DM. He was admitted to FSU in February.
I would look at the catalog for the School of Communications and see all the majors they offer. DM is a limited access major. There’s no guarantee you’ll get accepted after sophomore year. You need a portfolio and it’s holistic. That said, I’m sure she can find something and the good news is that it’s not hard to work on film sets if she wants. You just have to show some initiative. I’ve learned that a film degree doesn’t guarantee you’ll work in film. It’s all about your portfolio and working on sets no matter what your major.
Personally, I think he made a good choice. Good school, cheap tuition and a degree that’s marketable…and he can still go into film if he chooses.
Hmm. Not sure what to say other than my son did it. I think the MP school is so separate that it’s almost it’s own entity. One other thing to consider is the effort involved. If you’re in the film school you’re all-in (like most film schools). You’re working long hours and weekends so not as much time to enjoy the “college experience”.
Many people look for a back door.
If FSU is the top choice regardless call admissions and ask if you can get in even if turned down in film.
But if the goal is to study film them I would think if get turned down they want to go elsewhere.
It seems a yes no question
Ask for an admissions counselor…not just the person who answers.
They should be able to give you a straight answer.
Good luck
Thanks! Good insght.
My son has also applied to the CMPA and was told that they must first be accepted to FSU. Once they are accepted to FSU, they can then be considered for the CMPA. If they are not accepted into the film program, they are given the opportunity to choose another major. They can always list “exploratory” as their major, which I assume is the same as undeclared. I have no idea how that impacts applications listing this as the major.