Am I automatically disqualified from admission?

sukahjoy
Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:32:26 +0000

Hi Brian,

What I told your previously was what I was told by the Admissions Department today when I called (I actually spoke to two (2) different staff persons). I had checked the admission’s website as well and saw no requirements. When I saw your latest post I remembered seeing these requirements many times previously in the student catalogue, so I recalled the admission department and talked to a high level admissions officer. I was told what I said previously is true but your chances of getting in are much, much better if you meet the expectations as shown in the catalogue. I was told that they will look at your application (as all students whom apply) ”holistically”. One C in Latin will not keep you out unless you are applying as a foreign language major.

Brian, I just looked at your previous posts that I replied to six (6) moths ago regarding your on the low side GPA. Your 31 on the ACT and having a lot of experience directing and writing shorts is part of this “holistically” approach that will benefit you. The Film Production major is one of the very hardest majors to get into at Chapman U so it looks uphill in regards to your GPA as I said previously. But again, the one C in Latin will not be the deciding factor.

In my previous post to you six (6) moths ago I stated that “Loyola Marymount, Emerson and CS Northridge would be good schools to concentrate on. CSUs San Diego, Fullerton, Long Beach & San Francisco all have film program majors. CS Northridge is located in the heart of the Film Industry”. Hopefully you have backup schools to attend if Chapman U does not pan out. I am wishing you all the luck in the world in regards to getting into a good Film School!