UCLA, Film & Television, and General Questions

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<p>Hello. I was wondering if anyone here has applied to UCLA's Film and Television program and was able to answer as much of these questions as possible regarding it.</p>

<p>1) I am aware of it's extremely low admit rate due to its extremely competitive nature with the low number of spots and high number of applicants. I also know that when you apply for this major, they ask you not to put a second one / back up. Can you still be rejected, but be accepted into UCLA as a different major? (Other majors I'm interested in are Asian American Studies and Theater)</p>

<p>2) It says on their website that no prior experience is necessary. Regardless, is it still possible that one's chances of acceptance increases with the experience / film classes on transcript / etc.?</p>

<p>3) I completed four years of French in high school and had grades sufficient enough to pass them. I know by presenting this transcript, I could bypass the language requirement (is that correct? If not, forget this question). However, the website has this:</p>

<p>"Students may meet the foreign language requirement by 1) scoring a 3, 4, or 5 on the Advanced Placement AP foreign language test in French, German, or Spanish; 2) presenting a UCLA foreign language proficiency examination score indicating competency through level three; or 3) completion of one college level foreign language course equivalent to UCLA's level three or higher, minimum grade of C."</p>

<p>I did not meet 1 and I'm pretty sure I haven't met 2, and I'm assuming with 3, I'd have to take another language course up to level three in CC. Is this correct or am I just going too far into this?</p>

<p>4) What were your back up / other choice schools? UC or non UC.</p>

<p>5) Has anyone here successfully been admitted into this major at UCLA? I'd like to hear about your experience / tips / etc. if any, as well as extra requirements that may be easily overlooked.</p>

<p>Other notes: It is only my first year in CC so I'm not applying this year, but I would like to know ahead of time so I'm more prepared come next November. I am following the IGETC as well as taking all Film related classes my CC offers after I complete it.</p>

<p>That's all the questions I have for now. Thank you for your time!</p>

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<li><p>No. I applied as Films, but switched it as soon as I realized how competitive it really was. </p></li>
<li><p>Yes. While they say that you don’t need prior, that’s a MINIMUM requirement. While this isn’t a high school level admission, you’ll still compete against some of the most colorful individuals for films. If you have a portfolio of past film works you’ve done or internship, that would be a plus. This is an extremely competitive major, so be prepared to provide as much portfolio-information as possible.</p></li>
<li><p>Yes, you’re fine. I took Japanese 1-3 throughout my years in CC. If you did up to French 3, it makes up for the rest. Don’t panic about that.</p></li>
<li><p>USC, UCSD, UCSB, UCI, UCB, UCSC. </p></li>
<li><p>Not me, as you can see haha ;)</p></li>
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<p>*If you do intend on pursuing the film major, be prepared to turn in all the extra bit for them on time.</p>

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<p>Cool, thanks!</p>

<p>Bump — hoping to get more insight from others and possible alternatives, advice, etc.</p>

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<p>hmm portfolio? i have heard about that for a few times now, on the website it doesnt indicate anywhere to include a portfolio…how do you submit one?</p>