<p>Please don’t attack me for my statement. I did not mean to imply in any way that I was bashing anyone else or that anyone wasn’t dedicated. I was talking in relation to myself. Again, please don’t attack me or feel insulted for that. I did not mean it that way.</p>
<p>And, I’d just like to point out that the real life Zelda Fitzgerald was looney toons… just saying.</p>
<p>@sydneyral,
Where did this rumor about the 22nd come from? Do you know if it’s reliable?</p>
<p>People on the boards who went on tours/called/have friends in admissions said so.</p>
<p>And someone already got a package today.</p>
<p>Oh my god!! Thanks a bunch.
Do you know how long it generally takes for mail to get from SCA to the east coast?</p>
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<p>If your statement was true, then all 23 I graduated with would be working as writers now. All were extremely talented and dedicated in their own unique way. What it really came down to for everyone was – “Do I keep trying to ‘make it’ in a town where 10,000+ other people also think their script is ‘amazing,’ or do I feed myself this month?”</p>
<p>If your mommy and daddy can pay for you to live in LA for however long it takes you to sell a script (which could take months, years or never happen) then good for you! Most of us don’t have that luxury and, as such, had to take whatever job we could to make life out here work.</p>
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<p>Don’t know what you’re trying to prove here. There’s no stats; yes, good screenplays will generally get optioned – but HOW to get someone to read it and pay attention? Well, that’s something USC doesn’t teach you and something that, if you’re a regular guy or gal, is extremely difficult to make happen.</p>
<p>I’m just giving you guys here a reality check. That’s all.</p>
<p>Are you OK with gambling away the next four years of your life and a LOT of money at a REALLY GOOD SCHOOL? Then fine, it’s your life.</p>
<p>But if you want to have some sort of job security and feel like you actually did something with your life, don’t enroll. Simple.</p>
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<p>Semi true – but all my non SCA major friends had jobs either BEFORE or within 2 months of graduating.</p>
<p>I think crit studies students are more versatile in the job market; they’re degree is more well-rounded and they generally have more work experience and people skills than the person who sat for hours on end in the Avid lab for 4 years.</p>
<p>There are ways to make time for writing while keeping a steady job going… I guarantee that any graduate of the SCA SW major who wanted to, would be able to get a job at one of the talent agencies reading scripts. They usually pay $50 a script. That’s a great way to put your skills to use. Also like I said all the people I know are working and do have jobs. Maybe they just stuck in it longer. Maybe they tried harder. Maybe they were just lucky. But, I’ll repeat it again “unrecognized genius is a myth.” If you have the confidence that you are indeed a genius, then you should become a screenwriter! </p>
<p>BTW have you quit writing completely Zelda? If you have that doesn’t seem so driven to me.</p>
<p>Son got his admission package today! (We are in the LA area). He was admitted to SCA Interactive Entertainment. Not sure he will attend, as he also loves another program, but it is great to know that they liked his portfolio and think he has promise.</p>
<p>Good luck to all who have yet to hear!</p>
<p>Wow, congratulations bubblemom! What fantastic news, you must be so, so proud.</p>
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<p>Whoa, whoa. I’m sorry. Do you live in Los Angeles? Do you work in the industry? Everyone know that being a script reader doesn’t automatically open all the doors for you – and nowadays, script reading jobs are reserved for interns because they don’t have to pay them! You’re spitting out a lot of false information here that’s outdated and completely untrue. (Not to mention a lot of motivational stuff that is just bad advice; sometimes people who aren’t geniuses think they’re geniuses, and it’s bad faith to tell them otherwise, don’t you think?)</p>
<p>Secondly, who are you to judge that I (or anyone else, for that matter, who hasn’t “made it”) isn’t hard working or dedicated or talented? I guarantee you that everyone I know at SCA worked their asses off; the entertainment industry is a game of Russian roulette and no one, no matter how hard they work, is promised anything. You could be the most talented writer out there and never get noticed. Plain and simple.</p>
<p>Not that it’s any of your business, but I AM still writing – just not as a screenwriter. I’m a professional arts journalist and make my living that way, in addition to having works published in local literary journals. I just decided my passion was in music criticism, online journalism and hyperlocalized blogging – not writing movies. Maybe that will change, but I’m quite happy making use of my talents this way. I can pay rent, I can pay the bills and I’m off my parents payroll. I’d call that pretty damn successful, wouldn’t you?</p>
<p>Congratulations Zelda, you are doing just fine! I’m very happy for you. I know that someday you will make it, and you will be happy!</p>
<p>Hello,
I received my admissions package today in the mail, and I was just wondering if that means I was accepted into SCA as well? There is the main letter that is the regular acceptance to USC, but then there is a second page that isn’t a letter and says:</p>
<p>"Official Admissions Conditions and Further Information
Name
USC ID
Admission details as of March 22, 2011. This supersedes any previous notification.
Term: Fall 2011
Major: Writing for Screen and Television
Class level: Frehsman
School: School of Cinematic Arts
Degree objective: Bachelor of Fine Arts
Pre-professional emphasis: None</p>
<p>You have been admitted to the major noted above. You will receive advisement at orientation regarding the requirements for earning a bachelor’s degree."</p>
<p>I was expecting something a little more official? Should I still be waiting for another letter from SCA or is this indicative of admission? Is it possible to have this major without being accepted into SCA?</p>
<p>Thanks for any help</p>
<p>It seems to me like you’re into SCA!! Since it says that the major is WST and the school is SCA and that you have been admitted to the major noted above, I think there’s no denying it–you’re in!
Congratulations!!</p>
<p>What part of the country are you from?</p>
<p>I got a rejection letter today. 
I’m debating about appealing though. I really would love to go but I think I may wait on what NYU says.</p>
<p>Thanks so much! I am now ecstatic as I have realized that it does in fact mean I’m in. At first it didn’t sink in, but now I am overjoyed. The chances of being one of the 26 for WST seemed so astronomical back when I applied…!</p>
<p>I’m in Orlando, FL, by the way.</p>
<p>profoundwhatever: I’m Viterbi and got that page in my package too. I think it’s in there just to be clear what the details are and that people see what program they’re admitted to because sometimes SC can change it from what you indicated. (Like giving someone Undeclared Letters, Arts… instead of SCA).</p>
<p>I got in!
Unbelievably happy. Running around screaming!
I never got my letter in the mail though, it must have gotten lost or something! But I got an email from the Director of Student Services congratulating Fall 2011 SCA Freshman and inviting us to the facebook group!
Did this happen to anyone else?</p>
<p>madelineberger, That’s so odd you didn’t get a letter! I got both the regular “acceptance package” straight from USC as well as a letter in the mail from SCA specifically asking me to reply back with a response as to whether or not I’m committing. But the fact that you got the email means you are definitely in. I’m so excited to talk to everyone on the facebook group!</p>
<p>Congrats :)</p>
<p>I never got a facebook invite</p>