yo, let gets a few other age counts here, if you don't mind.
This oldie here does use the forum and might very well be attending Columbia.

I'm turning 30 in September. You can call me gramps.

I'm curious - let's hear some more.

sup gramps.

I will be 22 this July.

Birdman,

Mendelsohn was really detailed in going through bits of my screenplay and asked really incisive questions about some of the shorts I've made previously.

Also, he sorta gave my scholarship a slight bump as incentive.

Was he the same for you?

Haven't given him the FINAL FINAL answer though.

And I'm 27 this year.

Kirs.
First, I'm glad to hear you're 27. I was beginning to feel really old

Mendelsohn gave me a nice pep talk but was very clear that although they'd love to have me - they'll have no shortage of students and I should really make up my own mind.

We ended up chatting for a good half hour, and talked about the new equipment that Columbia's getting and all kinds of things, politic, books etc.

He said he understands what a financial burden this is, and that he personally couldn't do it at this point in is life. I think that pertains to being an older to student who has to think in a more financially responsible way.

I never got a scholarship, and I was trying to see if they could offer me anything to soften the initial blow. He said there might be something, but chances aren't very high.
I understand a lot of people are competing for this money.

He said that he'll let me know this weekend if anything came through but not to keep my hopes high.

Chapman did offer me a scholarship, so it makes the whole decision harder.

I will be more informed once i come back from Cali I guess. One just needs to feel things out.

I'll be 29 in October. And I deeply resent being called old.

Anyway, this whole bulletin board on the world wide web idea is great! Have you guys heard about this new Faces Book thing? All the kids are on it, apparently. They meet and listen to music and "hook up" (their term for necking). Seems nice but complicated. Not like the Peach Tree Dance. When you could look a girl in the eye and know if she...

kdwall,

Not to make fun of you, but I really laughed out loud when I read your post. Not like, a filler laugh or "lol" but seriously a crying laugh.

In one paragraph you say "I deeply resent being called old" and then you say "this new Faces Book thing."

That seriously made my day. I look forward to meeting you!

Andy

Andy... You are terrible!

Don't forget: "those oldies don't use forums." ;-)

Kdwall, I wrote you a private message to give you the address of our group in "this new Faces Book thing."
By the way, kako si ti? Drago mi je…

Guys, I've officially accepted Columbia and now I feel as if I've gotten this huge thing off my chest - I feel really light and happy now. Whee!

I'm on this "Faces Book" thing as well. My email is caperkirs@gmail.com. Please add me up. My profile pic is a cow. Ahem.

Seriously, have you guys looked into The Faces Book. It's crazy! There's like all sorts of people from all over the world, and you can just search them and talk to them. For instance, I typed in "model" and "Albania" and " now I'm talking with this GORGEOUS girl from Tirana!

Check it out: www.facebook.com...you have to enter your name and some other stuff to get registered, and I think there's an age limit, but you can lie like I did and say you're fourteen.

My only question, Kirs. Do I need an animal for a picture? Mine of Harry the Potter now.

Hmm... Kdwall, sure you can use an animal for a picture. If anything, I'd recommend a bovinely photo of yourself.

IF you really really want to be a human being, I think they may accept that as well. Not so sure about it, I could find out more for you if you wanna.

Thanks, Kirs

Steve, you forgot the name of the group in your note. I saw the little post for The Third Eye thing, but that seems quite different.

Random PS: any of you New Yorkers gone/going to the Columbia film festival. Thoughts?

The Third Eye is the name of the group, KD

Hi again,

I think I passed the playoffs and I will join you with a wildcard next year.

I was paying money to the cashier of Jamba Juice when Columbia called. Then I went outside and started to jump up and down in public and the poor Jamba Juice guy followed me to hand in my drink.

I believe my new nickname in my collegedown is "Wacko" but do I really care now? Nope!

So see you in NYC! I will try to deserve this surprising admission and catch up with your filmmaking skills. I have lots of stuff to learn from you

how exciting. i'm happy for you

Hey guys, I'm applying for scholarship from my home-country and they need a really detailed breakdown of the tuition fees and other costs in Columbia.

From what I understand, tuition per term is: M.F.A.Full Residency - $19,406

But what about the other costs? such as thesis and other projects. Would any of you have an idea? :/

I think I quite dislike filling up forms for scholarship and things.

Hey Kirs, look at this very useful link I found while searching for the same info:
http://wwwapp.cc.columbia.edu/art/app/arts/student_affairs/fees.jsp

Hope this helps!

Kirs,

This is the breakdown they gave me in my financial aid letter:

(Per Year)
Tuition & Fees: $47,784
Room/Board: $14,400
Books: $2,000
Travel: $900
Personal/Other: $3,470

This is just an estimation of course. Also film projects aren't listed in the estimate (but that would depend on how much you intend to spend).

This is the approximate breakdown for the first two years. For the second two years tuition is supposed to be $5,000.

hi d_lefeb and wendja,

That's really helpful info. Thanks a lot yeah! I'm just wondering for the projects that we're supposed to do (apart from thesis), is it subsidized at all?

I'm thinking if we shoot video with camera from columbia, and edit using school's facility, (or perhaps our own laptops), then all we really have to pay for are the actors and the miniDV tapes.

... uhm, hopefully.