Transferring out of film school? (BFA to BA)

Transfer Students
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<p>Hi guys,
current sophomore at NYU film here...</p>

<p>I guess I should start by saying that I love it here. The education, the opportunities, the faculty are all excellent. Already I have a great internship and have met great people that I like to work with.</p>

<p>The part that sucks is that I can't afford it anymore.
I don't need to talk about that here too much, but basically this wasn't the case back when I applied (NYU is the only school I applied to) and as an international student, I won't be getting aid from NYU.</p>

<p>I've always hovered around a 3.7-3.8 GPA and I expect pretty good recommendations (I have a very good relationship my professors- one in particular- and my boss). My SATs weren't exactly ivy league caliber, but I don't think 2110 is too bad for a film student.</p>

<p>But this isn't one of those "chance me" threads. I'll probably apply whether or not some strangers on the internet think I'm worthy or not. I just want to know- because so many of my classes will probably not be transferrable- if its possible to try to transfer to transfer from a BFA curriculum to a BA. As in, will they even look at my application?</p>

<p>I just want to apply to some schools- some prestigious, some not so prestigious- and way out my financial options that way. Have any of you taken this route before? </p>

<p>Thanks in advance guys. And if you have any recommendations as to which schools you know have given scholarships/aid to international students, I would love to hear. </p>

<p>P.S Should I retake my SATs? Would I look like I'm trying too hard if I do?</p>

<p>Cheers,
fvnout</p>

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<p>Yes you can transfer from a BFA program to a BA program. Some credits will transfer, and others won’t. Make a list of the places you want to apply to, and contact the transfer admissions officers at each of them. Find out what they require in your case.</p>

<p>Wishing you all the best!</p>

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<p>Thanks for the reply and encouragement.
Appreciate it. : )</p>

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<p>I guess this isn’t a usual case…?</p>

<p>One bump for good luck…</p>

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<p>You might take your question to the Visual Arts and Film Majors sub-Forum inside the College Majors Forum. Click on “Discussion Home” in the upper-left of this screen, and then scroll down to find it.</p>

<p>Sorry I didn’t think to write that earlier!</p>