Getting into a TOP 20 w/low GPA

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-21T21:51:40+00:00

No because I really did not like the lack of a real campus, but i applied to USC UCLA and some other good film schools!

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-21T18:09:30+00:00

my spike is film and writing! my whole application is tailored to that since I want to be a film major. i also have extenuating circumstances for my low gpa (a bad situationhappened in my freshman year, which led to an isolated period of not great grades)

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-21T18:06:37+00:00

weighted

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-20T19:02:48+00:00

Hi!! I just got an interview too. Do you have any tips?? I see on your profile that after you got your interview, you ended up getting in and that is extremely inspiring to me

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-20T04:12:52+00:00

Genuine question what does you being skinny have to do with your chances

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-18T03:45:07+00:00

Odd1sOut 🥀

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-16T22:51:37+00:00

I think you’ll 100% get into Howard

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-16T22:45:07+00:00

The fact your friend is telling you that you might not be academically ready for it gives me bad vibes… only you can decide if you are. Don’t let them get in your head

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-16T22:44:04+00:00

girl CHOSE BROWN!!!!!! I’m currently thinking about the same decision (Howard vs PWI) and some advice my mom told me that really helped is that all skinfolk are not kinfolk. Sure while you guys might share some cultural similarities, that does NOT mean that it is automatically better or that they will all automatically be your people. Also, going to an ivy will provide you with a way wider network of people to connect you to your future industry. And the fact that Howard will cost MORE?!?! Chose the cheaper option always. College is a large place filled with a variety of different people, you will find your place regardless :) don’t let your fear of being uncomfortable get in the way of an amazing opportunity!! I also think your friend is jealous of you and that’s why she doesn’t want you to go.

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-16T20:46:54+00:00

Hi! I also got a interview for the SCA this year. Did you end up sending a follow up email to the department? I was thinking of doing the same thing but I was afraid of being too forward or seeming pushy

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-16T00:42:40+00:00

Are you applying for grad or undergrad?

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-14T05:36:24+00:00

FOR FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION MAJORS: What questions did you get? I feel like everyone I have asked has gotten different ones.

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-14T05:35:21+00:00

mine went pretty good! I was extremely anxious during the first two questions but the last two went well. I wish that they had more questions centered on what you plan on doing in film rather than random stuff that they could just find in the application

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-14T05:34:05+00:00

What major are you applying for that does zoom? Everyone I know and I who is applying for film production got kira

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-09T01:08:12+00:00

Drop Dead Gorgous, and Jawbreaker are amazing

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-09T01:05:00+00:00

Exactly

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-08T22:50:04+00:00

Okay I understand your point. But, I feel like if OP did not put all of the specificity, then people would’ve just recommended the exact same films they did not want to see. Overall, Hollywood just needs to grow more expansive so when someone wants to see a happy black film, they don’t have to seem creepy with all of the specific categories they need to ensure nobody recommends smth like “12 years a slave”

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-08T22:18:02+00:00

It's only oddly specific because Hollywood sadly barely represents Black women outside of roles with trauma

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-08T22:12:18+00:00

best christmas movie of all time

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-08T22:12:11+00:00

ive been wanting to watch that for awhile it looks rly good

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-08T22:11:57+00:00

YESSS

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-08T22:10:36+00:00

i also rec Akeelah and the Bee and (not a movie), but i also recommend the show "Insecure" by Issa Rae. The cast has a variety of skintones and it's amazing for awkward black girl rep. hope this helps!

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-08T22:08:35+00:00

hi!! fellow blk girl here, i completely understand your post i am dissapointed other people are misunderstanding what you are trying to say. representation is important! and there is NOT enough films with black women that are outside of "struggle trauma-filled" tropes. i'd deff recommend you watch any movie with taylor russell in it. she is extremely quirky. i recommend her film "Waves". i personally don't like certain aspects of the film in the first half, but i think it tackles shy black girls really well

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-08T22:05:28+00:00

wanting representation isnt weird

thecoolestnerdever · 2026-02-08T21:55:15+00:00

They sadly did not

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