Can I get into Tisch and do screenwriting with no experience

america1776
Tue, 12 Nov 2013 17:44:48 +0000

I meet all the criteria grade wise
4.0 gpa
2130 sats
essay, letters or rec should be good
good ecs

but recently I decided I’d to write for movies or television. Given that my interest was sparked only recently I have no experience.

I went to an open house yesterday for NYU and they said you need a portfolio or audition to get into Tisch.

Like I said…I’ve written nothing

I can explain this in my supplement and make my case that is unfair to be punished for just discovering what I love, but I’m worried about the whole portfolio dilemma.

How do I submit one?
Not that I even have one
Is it through the Common app
Maybe I can put something together quickly?

Basically what do I do

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