New York Film Academy: Courses, Admission, Cost

Getting into NYFA is not a difficult process. International students who are willing to do bachelors, masters or certificate programs can hold their seat by filling New York Film academy application, followed by the NYFA application fees, required documents submission, interview and tuition fee submission.

The New York Film Academy admission process for international students are given below:

Step 1-Submit application form: International students are required to fill the application form for the respective programs. The application includes general basic information of the candidate. It will hardly take 15-20 minutes.

Step 2-Submit application fees: After filling the application form, international students have to pay non-refundable USD 75 (INR 6,216) as a part of application. If the student is applying twice or more for the NYFA, they have to pay the application fee each time.

Step 3-Required Application material: The documents required for Bachelors, Masters and Short term certificate programs will vary. International students are required to have the following document for NYFA admission:

(USD 1= INR 82.89)

Step 4-Transcripts: The international students pursuing Bachelors must have to submit their high school transcript and students of masters have to submit their undergraduate transcript in order to complete their application.

Step 5-Narrative statement: International students have to write a self-reflective essay (max.5 typed pages) describing the reason for choosing the graduate or masters programs, and their contribution to that field. It must include student’s history, formative creative experiences, contemporary influences, inspirations, and overall artistic goals.

Step 6-Letter of Recommendation: International students have to submit 2 letter of recommendation from teachers, supervisors, counselors, or coaches to verify their ability to take the program.

Step 7-Creative portfolio: International students have to create portfolio which has different requirements from writing samples to short films to photographic series.

Step 8-Proof of English proficiency: The students whose first language is not English has to submit their English language proficiency in the form of TOEFL, IELTS score.

Step 9-Interview: International students have to give interview as a part of admission process. The interview mode can be on pone, in-person or virtually. The purpose of interview is to identify student’s goal and experience and their level of commitment to complete the program.

Step 10-Tuition deposit: Once the international student secures their place in NYFA, they have to submit the tuition fee of USD 500 (INR 41,445). NYFA return most of the tuition fee to the students who do not attend or enroll the program.

(USD 1= INR 82.89)

Also read: Documents required to apply for USA universities