I applied to Chapman early action. When I tried to call and see if they had everything, the said they weren't finished processing their backlog and wouldn't answer specific requests.
Around Jan 15, ( I think about 2-3 days before) I got a postcard from chapman saying they have everything.
I haven't heard from them since.
I think I might just have been put in the regular admissions file, but it's possible Chapman is just behind this year.
Has anyone heard back from them?

What up. I'm in the same position, applied early action and have yet to receive notice of whether or not I've been admitted. I called 2 days ago and was told not to worry; if the early action deadline was met, you're application is still in the process of being reviewed. The person said applicants to the film school should receive a letter within the next 2 weeks which reveals if you're a finalist for consideration and includes further instructions. Good luck man.

same situation here but AFI. I think we all have to be patient. I remember NYU intl. student applicants got approves as far back as end of JUNE because NYU had so many applicants

I applied to Chapman too, and my app was received on the 1st, the deadline for early action. I pray it makes it.

What I've heard, too, is that notifications can take a long time. I also applied to NYU and Columbia (back in late November), and I was told it could be as late as March/April before I get a reply.

Good luck.

has anyone received a notice yet?

Hey,

I heard back today. I am a finalist. They requested that I send them in a specific piece from my portfolio and set up an interview once I do that.

anyone else hear back?

-cody

i received a letter today. i'm a finalist too. good luck to everyone.

Well, I got my finalist "e-mail" today, too.

Nervous about submitting the portfolio work, though. Reel-y nervous. (yes, pun intended)