How to get into film schools?!?!?!?

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<p>I just graduated a top high school within NY. I finished with a 72.62 weighed average along with a 440 on reading, 450 on math, and 450 on writing on my SAT's. I understand that the grades are quite pathetic and pointless but stick with me. I will be attending my local community college in the fall with hopes to transfer after a semester (continue to stick with me.) My plan is to attend the CC as a fallback on everything, at the same time while applying around October and November for universities for the 2015 spring term as a freshman and not provide my college grades to the school. I know I will be wasting the tuition money of the CC if I do get into one the schools (praying) but thats a risk that I've discussed and has been dealt with. I know people have done this before, so why can't it happen again? The reason I'm eager to get out is because of my film major interest, which most colleges expressed to me that the major requires four years of building blocks that are a necessity. So if I transferred out of the CC after two years, I would be graduating college for film during 2020 and I can't grasp that. I understand I screwed up and it has been more than a couple months that I've been trying to plan this out, but I thought what better than to ask the people on here!!! The film schools for undergraduate programs that I'm interested in are the following:</p>

<p>-University of Southern California
-University of California at Los Angeles
-Stanford University
-University of Texas at Austin
-Emerson College
-Chapman University
-Loyola Marymount University
-New York University
-Columbia University </p>

<p>Again, I understand to even the kids who are workaholics these schools are a stretch, but its a plus that film school is a huge motivating factor to get to where I got to go. Let me get to the point, what will increase my chances of getting in at any one of these schools?
I'm most likely going to retake a standardized test since I don't have much to go on but I'm stuck as to which one to take (ACT or SAT). The SAT was a horrible experience because when I did manage to sit down and study and attend test prep, I just wouldn't understand the information. But the ACT's are a lot more manageable because of the familiarization with the material. The problem is that especially on Long Island, I have never heard of anyone taking the ACT's and I'm worried that If I decide to put all my time and effort into that test, the admissions people would be unimpressed by my already unimpressive application. Is there any other way I could win over a college/university by doing anything else at the moment?
Im currently:
-Finishing up my 100 hour volunteer work at the local hospital branch
-Work as a cashier at a local supermarket chain</p>

<p>I finished as:
-A student member of a program that specialized in the arts at my H.S. (not much to go on I know)</p>

<p>Should I call frequently to let them know I'm interested? Should I study the SAT's or the ACT's or both since I'm in pretty bad shape? What else can I do to bump up my chances since my GPA will be viewed as my high school average of a 72? Please help me out!!! This is a huge opportunity for me to work up to something and get even more motivated than I already am!!! ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

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<p>I only read as far as you planned not to report your CC classes on your application. Submitting a fraudulent application will get you denied. You are required to submit transcripts from all colleges you attended–they check.</p>

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<p>Alright thank you for that @BrownParent‌. Then I would apply as a Spring transfer for 2015. </p>

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<p>OK reading further. you won’t be able to get into any of those colleges with your profile. Most of these are harder to get into as a transfer than a freshman and if you don’t have 2 years of college your HS records will come into play ad you won’t likely make it unless you have some great film portfolio and college grades. If you have 2 years with high gpa you have a better chance at some.</p>

<p>You need another plan. Fortunately getting into the film business or success in film doesn’t depend on going to one of these schools. And you do not need 4 years of building blocks in any particular college.</p>

<p>Do you do anything with film now? Have student films, worked on films, written screenplays?</p>

<p>What is the financial plan, what is your budget for college? These colleges are $55-65k a year.</p>

<p>SAT or ACT - either is fine, both are accepted anywhere. </p>

<p>Do NOT call a college repeatedly, that is pestering, not showing interest. Showing interest may not be considered in acceptances at most colleges. But you can visit. You can get on the mailing list. You can show your interest in your application to show a great fit with the college and that you know something about it beyond surface things.</p>

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<p>Closing this thread as the OP has posted this multiple times. The discussion will all be at the remaining thread, <a href=“How do I get into my top schools? - Applying to College - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/1666242-how-do-i-get-into-my-top-schools.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;