HOW TO GET INTO NYU FILM SCHOOL *Tips From an Alum*

Tips from a NYU grad on how to improve your application to get into NYU Tisch School of the Arts for Film & Television Production (undergrad)! In this video I discuss FIVE TIPS which include specific strategies to increase your chance of acceptance, and advice for the Tisch supplement (short film and written portion).
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Since it’s common knowledge that NYU wants very good grades, high test scores, and a standout common app, I decided to focus more on the supplement rather than general college admissions advice. Yes, NYU wants good grades and to see that you’re doing extracurricular activities, but that’s not everything, especially when it comes to majoring in the arts.
Please note that I’M NOT FROM ADMISSIONS. This video will not guarantee you entry into NYU. My goal is to simply help you increase your chance of acceptance and make you aware of certain elements that could help you get in. I know how stressful the college application process is, and I want to help. :)
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[@peter_piper3004]

Thank you. I’m only 13 but I really love film and NYU film school sounds amazing to me.

[@sparkyboomboomboi7051]

Same but I’m 14!

[@emmad554]

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[@liefhook8587]

Same

[@ariannadonola5697]

yeah..but prize doesn’t sound good

[@narisarra1476]

hey girl same

[@BENDAMAN94]

Step One: Have $250K. 😂😭😂😭

[@ivmurk21]

Try nearly 1,000,000. 70k in food, 400k for tuition everything included and another 350k for rent, bills, and other expenses. I priced this in 2014.

[@Isa-bl5mn]

Just make an independent film with that money lmao

[@tarinivyas8777]

This was so incredibly helpful, as a high school junior struggling with her portfolio I feel a sense of direction. Thank you!

[@tarinivyas8777]

@@nadiafedchin5715 please make more videos about film school!

[@TakeBrett]

Great tips! And I love how you speak so positively on everything! It’s so easy to get bogged down and overly stressed during application time. Fantastic job with keeping things optimistic!

[@TakeBrett]

Nadia Charlene exactly the way people should be in this industry! Your positivity is refreshing and infectious!

[@MariNate1016]

Making mine tomorrow. Thanks for this, I’m just going with a personal story documentary about me overcoming obstacles in life. It’s for my postgrad though.

[@orhanersan3943]

what was the result?

[@joaopedrosantos5700]

I’m brazilian, and as an exchange student, i’m so nervous about my application and my portfolio and everything because getting into NYU it’s my dream, and your video couldn't be more helpful, thank you so so so so so much!!!

[@jeipy]

esse também é meu sonho cara

[@j0hn00arthur]

Eu descobri essa universidade a pouco tempo, tb estou pesquisando sobre e vai ser bem complicado aplicar pra entrar. Acho q tenho q primeiro fazer a faculdade aqui no brasil ter projetos e trabalhos proprios pra usar na aplicação e dai tentar lá.

[@-mouse]

hey, how did it go?

[@kekeshavion4600]

Thanks so much. It was an honored for me to watch this amazing video💕. NYU TISCH (New York University) is my dream college I want to go and plus I always wanted to major in film, Filmmaking is a passion of mines, I want to create visions and make wonderful things happen! As someone who wants to be a filmmaker I enjoyed watching this video💚. Thanks so much! This really helped me. I wanna start making short films now but I don't have the tools😭💯This really gave me Alot of ideas about the direction I'm gonna take as an film major. Watching this to gained experience.

[@rafaelbernardo3132]

Hi Nadia! I appreciate how helpful this and many other videos you've made are. I just skimmed through your channel and noticed that you do not want to focus your channel on film school videos, which is absolutely understandable; however, as a struggling human being with hopes and dreams of making great films, I just can't help writing out asking for advice (of course, if you're not responding to advice comments at the moment, I understand and maybe some other user reading me can help out). I'm almost 23 years old and have 2 years of studying Law at a University here in Peru, but am very unhappy and this is not the path I want my life to take. I have recently seen the opportunity of moving to NYC. I grew up in NYC, but completed High School in Peru. I'm ready to leave it all behind and start everything from scratch. I heard: we should always go for the option that scares us the most, but what's really scary is that I simply have no idea of what my chances are of getting into NYU Film School seeing that SAT/GPA are not something we work with here in Peru and it's been a long time since I finished High School. With this background, what are the options I have of getting in? I just barely started investigating about this and your video is the first thing I saw and I'll be sure to read around non-stop to inform myself as much as possible, but any advice coming from you would be much appreciated. Thank youuu! (Also: NYU is a bit pricey... so what could my options be for obtaining a scholarship?)

[@rafaelbernardo3132]

Thank you very much! :)

[@mattchu_chow9087]

I have decent grades I don’t know if they’re high enough to get into a film school.

[@yanetteame]

I'm 13 and would LOVE to be a film student anywhere honestly! thanks for this video :)

[@demolition1ov3rs]

same!

[@skyisthelimit1898]

I’m 1 years old and I’m already in film school.

[@destiny7496]

@@skyisthelimit1898 you’re 1 ? lmao

[@yourgirlgina1992]

Can you make a video talking about the costs of NYU? Like tuition, living costs, etc?

[@SavGriffin97]

Love these tips! Trying to transfer as a Junior this year to either NYU or USC... thanks!

[@SavGriffin97]

Just found out I was accepted as a film student to USC for this fall... I kinda have your tips to thank!

[@bugzz4841]

Hi i just found out about you and film really has my interests and nyu is my dream school and i just wanna say that it sooo sweet how you offered at the end to look at the application videos of your community :( I too someday might be in film production

[@bonecheesesaucemsp4227]

Hi! Love your videos, they have helped a lot. Regarding the NYU HS program over the summer if I wasn’t able to apply in time do you think I should still do another summer program for high school students like NYFA?

[@mosscrepe251]

I think I want to get in this programme soon!😍

[@E-G-G-O-Fall]

Nadia, my mom's name is nydia, so I subscribe! thanks for the valueble Information by the way!

[@MadChristoph]

Got rejected from NYU Film, going to George Mason for FAVS (Film and Video Studies) in the Fall of 2022, will try again for a Master's at NYU or American

[@jameslandonjr]

They don't really care if you went or didn't go to film school, you just need to keep and keep and keep getting experience mostly when you start you will be a PA (Production Assistant), then you can work your way up from there, or you can make short films then from that you can possibly make films, there are endless possibilities to get into the film industry, you don't need film school but it helps with connections and seeing professional gear, there are pros and cons, but film school is really not necessary from what I have seen, I am personally going to get connections mainly the secondary the knowledge

[@daniellealmonte]

Love you so much

[@talayehosseini4510]

Thank you so much , it was amazing But does NYU give full scholarship to students , specially for international students ?

[@nadiafedchin5715]

All applicants to NYU are automatically considered for merit based aid with the on-time submission of the admissions application. More info can be found on their website: www.nyu.edu/admissions/financial-aid-and-scholarships/scholarships-and-grants.html

[@user-zy4yn4nh1r]

Thanks a million for your video. I'm from Ukraine and obviously that I've a little chance to get into NYU. But I'll practice a lot and will believe in miracle.>~

[@matthewbryant2972]

I went to NYU with Jonathan Yi, I'm watching these videos to make my own... I know a guy who worked in the admissions office as a TA... the woman would through demo VHS tapes across the room into a pile and not watch some... place is lord of the flies. I did have a 4.14gpa and 1350 back in 2003. For the Demo, they are looking to see if you have family or friends in the industry... I got into sfw and just made friends with my TA... everybodies reels sucked in 2003, it really didn't matter, grades and sat and essay is what seemed to matter. Your parents can also donate tons of money, one kid in our year was straight autistic and his parents gave money for that renovation that makes the school look lame, pre 2004 nyu film floors were for artists... new renovation is for children of rich kids...

[@1131982vincent]

Finally a video of nyu students out of school ,now that your out were do you work at now and did you pay off you student loans???

[@chaicharlie4518]

great tippppps thank you deeply

[@guisellalosa7557]

Can you make a video for the MFA maybe with someone who's there now! thanks in advance

[@alittlebitofeverything2050]

Dude I'm soooo pissed. Mainly because this year I was going to attend a film program at yale and maybe the NYU one, but I am unable to anymore😭😭

[@nadiafedchin5715]

Aww I'm sorry to hear that!! :(

[@LukeWit]

What kind of grades do you need? I'm a junior and finally taking school seriously. My past grades were okay. But I'm in a tech school for multimedia with a's. Grades right now are a's and high b's.

[@dorrie4016]

One question I have is how do you create pieces for you portfolio? I have almost nothing to put in

[@cinemakehinde9881]

I found out that FSU actually still does the interview process. Do u mind giving me some hints on the type of questions asked

[@roseannep6140]

Really help me. Thank u😖

[@marialinguist]

Nice video! I just subscribe. I like your advice to be original and have passion. I have no experience in filmmaking and producing and have worked for 6 months in marketing after getting my B.A. I am interested in the filmmaking certificate. I want to make films haha. Is it enough to get a head start? I also looked into NY film Academy, but Tisch seems more credible.

[@filmbythefoot]

Would you say that acceptance is mainly portfolio based? I've got pretty good grades a decent SAT but no significant ECs that have to do with film

[@jt_8277]

Quick question: I know you briefly talked about high school grades, which I’m not worried about. However my biggest question is how are my chances of getting into NYU if I didn’t take Spanish 2 and 3 in High School?

[@passionguitar666]

Hi Nadia! I am french canadian, is there alot of foreign students? Thank you :)

[@julianpryor8658]

I want to be an actor is nye a good pick

[@user-oq6ol5fi2w]

yeah but its impossible to get into

[@its_jiang1630]

I am wondering what do u get for sat. And your gpa in ur high school plz

[@alexandrachiripuci2567]

Can you use music that is not free for your application short film?

[@ricardorodriguesdefreitas1563]

Hey, fantastic video! One question, is the Fillm & Television program in NYU a BFA??

[@carloselerma]

how many semester was? (assuming that u took the undergraduate film and tv program)

[@isabellaluo2712]

hello. i was wondering, is it easy to switch from an NYU film major to Stern? is it the dual degree program very competitive?

[@rosar.8624]

I want to do that as well but can't find any info about it.

[@t-dabbingt-dabber2298]

9 people watched this video, tried to get into NYU and failed, so they came back to press Dislike.

[@Shofford]

Those same 9 people liked your comment. No one else like it or you'll ruin it.

[@rory7547]

Samuel Hofford they ruined it

[@t-dabbingt-dabber2298]

@@rory7547RIP

[@emeric7422]

Yep just disliked it

[@asilah1234]

Hi, im asilah, doin certificate in college from malaysia.. I would like to transfer there.. Becuz i honestly lovvee film making and i wanna knw how to transfer and get accepted :))

[@piakhattar1618]

how much did you get on your sat

[@CrownedFoxProductions]

Do you need to make a short film specific for your application or can you link ones you already did to the slideroom application?

[@whatsthat3538]

I'm 23 and I dont even have that money plus I don't even live in the states

[@paceyhansen]

Thank you so much for this! I’m going into senior year and would love to go to NYU film school. If you don’t mind me asking what was your SAT score?

[@paceyhansen]

Nadia Charlene ok cool! I was wondering, i was elected student body president for my senior year next year! Does NYU look at this sort of thing in the app process?

[@paceyhansen]

Nadia Charlene trueee! Thanks for your help! Keep making videos!!

[@paceyhansen]

UPDATE: Got rejected. Feels bad man. Feels bad.

[@edwardcumpstey9061]

@@paceyhansen What was your SAT score?

[@Lmaooobrook]

Im a junior and get good grades but would it be good to take out a student loan when I go to college?

[@danielchateau4083]

Hello Nadia, Thankyou for this video. I would really like to enter NYU Film School, however my situation is sort of unique. I am currently 31 years old. I went to a CUNY school in my early 20s and earned a degree in biology by using federal and state financial aid. I ended up not having sustained employment in that field and my enthusiasm in the sciences has waned significantly. One thing that is still true is that I have a fervent passion for cinema and visual storytelling. I always did since I was a young boy. I've been writing screenplays and making shorts for the past 4 years, so I do have a portfolio. I believe NYU Tisch is the best film school in the country and I've always admired the NYU community for their humanistic attitudes. I plan to apply for admission for Fall 2021 take out a loan. Do you think my age is a problem, and did you see anyone from my age group in your program when you were there?

[@nadiafedchin5715]

I think 31 is a totally acceptable age to do a grad program! Tisch's film program for grad students is incredible from what I've heard (although I only did undergrad). Go for it!!

[@nyenepluishere4491]

What do you recommend for people who aren’t making a short film and are writing ?

[@sike5043]

Hi Im hoping to switch to film by the next school year but for now Im going to another uni due to late application to the film institute. I was wondering whether what course would be better to take and easier to switch to film with, broadcasting or mma??

[@Nnekalodeon]

Do you have to make a short film for NYU specifically? Because I made a movie trailer, also are you supposed to submit only 1 video or can you submit multiple?

[@manasveesharma4022]

Hey! I am applying for Fall 2022. My film is shot entirely at home (thanks for Covid) with only my mom and dad as my actors. The story doesn't have any dialogues... and I don't know Adobe Premiere pro or anything like that. Is there a chance I might get into NYU if the story can be easily understood and is personal to me?

[@ByroGaming]

Heyy Nadia!! I doubt you’ll see this comment but I have a query. Is this for a range of ages?? I’m living the England, in the UK, and wanna go over and try my luck for NYU, hopefully, in the future. Would NYU come after me going to college?? Would NYU be a substitute for going to University?? Thank you!! - Byro

[@BigShaunda]

So can I apply to NYU tisch straight out of highschool?

[@faisalazad156]

Hey ,Nadia can you help me by giving information about how to apply for NYU ? I want to complete my undergrad from NYU with creative writing program .

[@lilykurtz33]

Hey! I’m applying to the NYU summer film program at tisch and it asks for a personal story (the prompt is open ended) and I don’t know what NYU wants to hear about. Do you have any advice?

[@iancurtis7046]

does anyone know what can i do to get in if i'm from another country?

[@MegaLegends123]

Wish this video was here 4 years ago 😭

[@levimendez3908]

hey i have recently committed to pursue filmmaking and i after research i have realized that nyu is the best option for me since it’s closer and the alumni is astonishing. i was wondering if i could email you a bunch of small questions that i’d like to know before send applications. it’s no big questions i just want clarification on some things.

[@nadiafedchin5715]

That's awesome you want to pursue film! I'm not the best person to ask specific application questions since I'm not from admissions (reaching out to Tisch directly would be your best bet), but I can try my best to answer any questions you have! You can DM me on IG @nadiafedchin

[@kiaradegouveia1190]

Hi, sorry if this sounds a bit dumb. But is there a difference between film studies and film a television production ?

[@nadiafedchin5715]

Hi Kiara! Great question and not dumb at all haha :) Film Studies is more about watching and analyzing films, learning about cinema history, etc. Think film critic type. Whereas, Film & TV Production is more about learning how to develop and create the material. It's much more physical and creative; however, there's definitely overlap. Hope this helps!

[@isamagalhaes3713]

Nice video! Should I film with a great camera? I “just” have my IPhone 8 Plus

[@nadiafedchin5715]

Shoot with an iphone if that's what you have! It won't disqualify you or hurt you.

[@ShreyDidIt]

Hey! can you look into my application film and tell me how it is been done?

[@ShreyDidIt]

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[@Anfal-v1k]

What grades do you need ?

[@xun8442]

Hi Nadia! I’m a junior and about to apply a film school. NYU is really one of my tops, but I looked up some info on its website and it says SAT scores aren’t necessary if I apply film and TV as a major, so I’m kind of confused right now.?

[@nadiafedchin5715]

You need to take the SAT even for the Film & TV major

[@blacksabbitha]

does nyu care a lot about quality of technology used to make the short films? I shot one on my iPhone recently and want to use it but I don’t want to get points taken off for it not being advanced enough

[@nadiafedchin5715]

I believe the quality of your camera (or phone) doesn't matter :)

[@singsong2682]

I really want to go there but ma grades are low...

[@jacksongillet369]

Im not sure how long the course is. Is it 4 years?

[@sthitipadhy7140]

Hey Nadia! Thank you so much for these tips! They were really helpful. I'm in Junior Year going into senior year. would you mind looking at my film Turning Pages and give me feedback on that film? NYU is my dream school. I also wanted to ask if NYU funds your thesis film?

[@sthitipadhy7140]

oh and any tips for this particular summer I should be doing before the film application process?

[@sthitipadhy7140]

Thanks so much Nadia for watching my films! It was really kind of you to spare some time for those. I've pretty much watched all your videos too! They're awesome! Thanks for all the advice, I'll definitely start working on it! I'll actually be going to the Summer Filmmaking Course in Emerson this summer, but I didn't know then that there was an NYU one, and when I found out, it was too late! Ugh so annoying. But thanks again once more. I really appreciate you doing this for your viewers

[@alyssa2541]

Loved the video! And this is also going to get really awkward cause I don’t exactly know how to word it and I don’t have a twitter and I’m no longer an applicant but anyways I’ve already been accepted for my freshmen year to Tisch in the fall and I’m really excited but I was wondering if you could critique my film that’s on my channel? Idk I just feel like it’s not as good as all the other accepted applicants and I was wondering if maybe you would see what maybe caught NYU’s interest since you’ve gone through the professors and everything and really know what they are looking for and I know it had something to do with my film and essays that I turned in since I didn’t exactly have the best academic record aha but anyways I’m sorta rambling and you don’t have to but idk I’m just sorta wondering? Omg I’m sorry this is all so awkward I just really don’t know the best way to ask xD

[@alyssa2541]

Thank you so much for taking the time to check out my film I really appreciate it! and also thank you for the advice and opinions, as I look back at it now I definitely understand what you mean by slow moving xD and ill definitely take that into consideration for future projects! :)

[@threeblindchickens]

Is there an equivalent of the NYU film project for other universities?

[@shiken6174]

THE THREE BLIND CHICKENS los angles

[@soundoverdose3134]

I'm only here cause of that one guy yelling at the trumpet player

[@starlightentmt]

what was your sat and act scores

[@nadiafedchin5715]

When I took the SAT it was a little different on a 2400 point scale. My scores were: Critical Reading - 570 Math - 690 Writing - 620 Total - 1,880 It was good but NOT great. Slightly below what NYU was looking for, but I still got in!

[@woolenwoods665]

hi, does NYU offer summer school for potential grad students? thx

[@woolenwoods665]

Nadia Charlene thx for the reply!

[@matthewbryant2972]

Did you ever have Rick Litvin? I was a RA and one year had to sit through his orientation speech to his high school kids and he was all saying how The Godfather is his favorite movie and how, "all of you need to be like the mafia"... my nyu class was objectively awful... my mother taught human development at UCD for 40 years and NYU Film is academic fraud given what I witnessed at NYU and what I witnessed being raised by a undergrad and graduate professor in Davis, California... Don't go to film school... wait till you are 25 and do Masterclass for $180.... I worked in the equipment rental with Terrance Nance, Mike Judge also agrees... and PT Anderson... all agree, film school is a scam for undergrad... you are suppose to learn to think in undergrad and NYU Film does not encourage that.

[@matthewbryant2972]

@@nadiafedchin5715 rick litvin was yelling at everyone and exhibiting signs of cocain withdrawl throughout my days at NYU from 2003 - 2007... Everyone has their own definition of smart I suppose.

[@Anfal-v1k]

Where is NYU in London it New York?

[@DhavalPatel-jy7qy]

Dhaka

[@alyssasilvanpires1464]

New York

[@assylkhanovkz]

I can’t say that you’ve graduated NYU.

[@TeeyanaAromi]

Hi Nadia, I'm from London, how do I find out options for people like me (International) - i'm aimming to start in September 2019, to do a Masters but i find it is hard to get someone to contact me cause of the time difference. I have looked for videos for ppl like me for advice but there is literally nothing... could you recommend me someone or something or ANYTHING 💖💖💖

[@AkramFeliachi]

Hey , Nadia thank you so much i found your channel very useful btw i am a youtuber from Algeria and i want to communicate with you , Do you have facebook or instagram ?

[@aryanfilms_]

Idk if u will reply but, what should my GPA be if I want to get into NYU

[@mariapelzer8005]

I wouldn’t be able to get into NYU lol

[@alexeiwrd]

waste of money

[@nidhikhandelwal343]

Please check your Ig account, would love to ask you some questions I have

[@peculiarcharlotte]

Hi Nadia! I'm 13 right now, and I live abroad. I've always wanted to study film because it's so interesting and it has been my dream since I was 10 years old. Is there any kind of thing I need to do to earn a merit-based scholarship? Thanks a lot!

[@lydiag3462]

hey! my dream is to go to nyu too! and i’m 13 lol

[@peculiarcharlotte]

@@lydiag3462 hi! i'm so glad that someone also has the same aim as me