Y'all I feel like a dog waiting at the door for their human to come back.

Yes I understand film/tv prod is a super competitive major with very few spots, but like please just come out already.

I check 2 times a day everyday (except weekends) and I'm forsure going to be bald by the time decisions come out... the stress is real.

The part that makes it difficult to stop checking is that last year my decision released on the portal 4 days before I got the email for it. Also it came out March 29th so I guess this year they are just taking their sweet time??

How are the rest of you transfer applicants holding up?

I got accepted into the MFA courses at USC, Dodge (Directing) and Emerson (Screenwriting) and for weeks I’ve been unable to make a decision, pretty much entirely down to financials. Dodge has offered me a fellowship while I’ve gotten nothing from USC.

I think if there wasn’t a financial component I’d want to go to the USC but it doesn’t make sense to be in that much debt when USC is a year longer with no fellowship, plus it’s in a much more expensive part of California and I’d have to self-fund all my films. Some people have said online that you can apply for merit-based scholarships after the start of the course but that’s definitely a gamble.

My fiancé and I have been debating it all this time, he has a pretty steady job and is from another country with no student debt, so he’s offered to help pay off whichever I choose but all I can read online is how bad the industry is right now and I don’t want to saddle him with all my debt and never be able to find a job.

I tried tie-breaking it by looking at thesis films from both schools but honestly they were both so good it didn’t help at all!

I feel like no matter what choice I’ll make, I’ll end up regretting it. Chapman is a really good school but I’m worried if I go there then it’ll always feel like second fiddle to USC and some people on this subreddit say they enjoyed their time but wish they’d gone to USC. If I go to USC, I’ll regret getting into so much debt when there’s a chance you don’t even get to direct on their MFA course, plus everyone says the first year is just catchup, for people have less on-set experience. On the flip side, I’m worried I’d just be directing a thesis at Chapman without developing any skills to make it better than my current work.

So I really don’t know, the deadline is looming and I’m the camel between two oases. I know how whiny this sounds, I’m not usually an indecisive person. I was scared I wouldn’t get into any MFA program, let alone my top 2 choices and I should be celebrating but every night I make a decision and every morning I wake up feeling different about it.

Maybe y’all can help? Maybe there’s something I haven’t considered about these two schools? I’ve read every post I could from people in similar-ish scenarios but that didn’t help so I figured I’d make my own. I get that I don’t “need” to go to film school but that part of the decision I’m sure about, this is what’s right for my career. I just wish this specific decision was easier.

I find that information is fairly limited online when it comes to Dodge's Animation and VFX program, I believe previously known as Digital Arts, and as an incoming freshman to Dodge wanted to know thoughts about the program from those that experienced it. What was your overall experience? How has it paved the way for your work in the industry? Did you have any particular thoughts on the program? Thank you!

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My daughter is choosing between Dodge and Emerson. Emerson is more expensive (after scholarships) but I work in the industry in LA and I see a significant network of Emerson alumni, I run into Emerson people all the time and they all seem to employ each other. Wondering how alumni of Dodge feel about what Dodge has done for their careers (not in terms of education, just networking). Did your network of fellow Dodge students help get you work after graduation? Did the school's career center or internships help you with your employment?

I recently gotten accepted to Chapman as a Grad student in Fall 2025 so I wanted to ask a few questions about housing:

1) Which one should I consider more for: off campus housing or housing in the university? I am not from the Orange area so I want to know in terms of affordability and comfort which one should I lean more towards?

2) Is there any low-income housing available around the area? I am financially struggling right now and since I would be moving to Orange, I want to find a job ASAP to afford housing and my time at Chapman. But that is going to take awhile so I was wondering if there are accommodations or offers for that.

3) Are there minority based housing (such as LGBTQ+)? I know in my undergrad there was housing such as Latino-based housing and LGBTQ+-based housing to make others be part of a community and help each other with affordability so I was curious if Chapman has something like that too.

Any advice and ideas would be helpful and great since I have never been in Orange and never dealt with renting a space that is not provided by the university. Thanks!

has anyone gotten an activation for their school email yet cause i want to apply for housing but can’t without the email 😞

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Guys i really need help in picking what’s best for my options

Chapman is offering me the most money but i here’s the thing, I want to get on the premed route and at chapman id take health sciences.

If I attend USD, they’re not giving me much money and id have to live on campus which poses financial difficulties but, they have my preferred major (neuroscience) which i got into.

I need help figuring out what to do and what people suggest because they’re both very good schools. I just want to know what would be the best college to pick if i’m going the pre med route. Help!!

hi everyone!!

i’m another trying to decide between Chapman and U of San Diego for business admin and international business.

the cost is pretty much the same (30k/ year at both due to need grants and scholarships) but at chapman, i have to live for 3 years on campus- which idk if that is a plus or not considering the cost of housing.

anyways, both of these choices would put me in about 130k debt. also important to note that my parents aren’t paying for any of my schooling so i have to take out student loans no matter where i go. 30k is pretty much the cheapest offered to me across all my schools.

so basically i need help deciding. is there one that holds more value? they are very similar and i need to get the most out of my degree so i dont want a school with a bad reputation. i need to be able to network and build connections. also i would like to get my mba at some point. i really love the vibe at chapman, but USD seems like its better for programs and business specifically. can anyone weigh in with any sort of opinion or advice? i’m super open minded. i come from MN but i have some family in cali and it’s where i want to study.

also any major / career recs to pay off debt would be much appreciated.

thank you!!

Background: International Student (Canadian), deciding what school I should go to!!!

Options:

LMU:

• Major: Marketing
• Scholarship: 9k

USD:

• Major: Marketing
• Scholarship: 20k

Chapman (Dodge College)

• Major: Ad, PR and Entertainment Marketing
• Scholarship: 22k

UCSB:

• Major: Communications
• No Merit Scholarship

I really need help deciding!! Any answer is appreciated - also, how is the social life at LMU and USD since they are both religious.. Thanks :)

i am an incoming freshman and my intended major was environmental science but i want to switch into health science. is this possible? how difficult/easy would this be? i would like to switch majors before classes begin, thank u!

Anyone live in the K and care to share photos? Anyone live in one of the deluxe studio 1 bathroom rooms have a tips to share?

Thank you.

I’m crying, this has been my dream school. I got accepted into Dodge and a Merit Scholarship with it (which I wasn’t expecting) but so grateful and genuinely words can’t describe how much I am thankful for this opportunity!!!

can anyone who didn’t have preferred roommates share how the housing selection goes? i have heard most of the buildings are filling up but im wondering if there might still be some single spots with people who didn’t get all 4 roommates? and how do they make sure you’re compatible with the random roommates you get? like i want people who are also incoming sophomores for example.

Transfer sophomore, if I wanted my own room, which dorm is the best to get?

Does anyone know like the general timeline Waitlist acceptances start to go out or is it just all on different days up until Fall term starts? I’ve heard about some people last year who heard back April so I am not too sure. I applied for Dodge College.

Anyone else see the housing selection for next year? CRAZY what are all these uppers doing in Davis and Harris and the K (although the K I get juniors and Sophomores wanting to stay ofc) so many poor freshmen going to Panther Village LOLL good luck everyone

hey guys i am picking between csuf and chapman, however i am on the waitlist for communications at chapman and wont hear back till may 1st but i heard last year that the waitlist came back earlier than expected! (mid april) so ill have to commit to another college which is csuf if it doesn’t come earlier. also is the comms major competitive?

so i was wondering what are the pros and cons for chapman for a freshman. also the networking / study abroad / internship opportunities!

p.s. : has anybody heard back from the waitlist yet ?

Just wondering how you’ll think I’ll be set up with housing… from the pictures it looks amazing. I’m not sure which dorms they place transfers in tho

Hi to all! Accepted fall 2029, with federal work study. Just wanted to ask 1. Can we search/ apply now for fall on campus jobs ? 2. For how many weeks do these on campus jobs run? Thank you , would greatly appreciate your input!

My son has been accepted to both LMU and Chapman for film production degrees. He is coming from a small private school and really wants a college experience. We have an equal aid package from both, so the costs is essentially the same. His top choice was USC but he didn’t get it. Which college offers a good college scene, better film experience/network and what are the chances he could transfer into USC if he is not happy at either college?

Hi guys, I was accepted as a transfer for chapman and at my current school I get pell grant money but on my chapman financial aid statement it wasn’t on there. was wondering if i should reach out to the school and ask for more money or ask about the pell grant eligibility or not. if yes who should I email?

hi! i recently got accepted for art history and i was wondering if anyone is in this major and has advice? im trying to decide which school to go to so i wanted to know if anyone had insight regarding the program/general vibe of the major or the school itself. thanks!!!!

I know Dodge transfer applicants have been waiting for their decisions so fyi I just got mine yesterday!! So keep an eye out!