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Mediabistro FAQ replied on May 12, 2009 15:43 to the question "I really want to go but already have plans. Will the seminar be offered again?" in mediabistro.com:

After the seminar runs, check back to the site to see the new date. It will usually appear two to three weeks following the original date. Most seminars run every two months or so.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 18:16 to the problem "I keep trying to attach my document but the screen shows an error. Help!" in mediabistro.com:

If you have a Mac, please make sure your Word document is saved as .doc. If you are still having problems, please email us with as much detail as possible about the problem. This way we can find the error and make sure it doesn't happen again. Meanwhile, you can also email your document as an attachment.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 18:15 to the question "How will I be notified if I am accepted into a course or not?" in mediabistro.com:

Via email within one week of applying. If a week has passed email us

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 18:13 to the question "It's only a few days before class, and I haven't heard whether or not I'm in. What should I do?" in mediabistro.com:

If the class you applied for starts in less than one week, feel free to call us at (212) 547-7890.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 18:12 to the question "I am applying for a journalism course, but I only have fiction writing samples. Can I send those in?" in mediabistro.com:

Yes, you may, though for the journalism courses you would fare better in the application process if you sent in a non-fiction writing sample. For the fiction courses, fiction would obviously be best.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 18:11 to the question "My writing sample is more (or less than) 2,000 words. What should I do?" in mediabistro.com:

We only need up to 2,000 words. If your sample is over that, you should only send a part of the sample that does not exceed 2,000 words.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 18:10 to the question "Do my chances of acceptance increase if I send something in that's been published?" in mediabistro.com:

For advanced courses, you should try and send in a published piece. For beginner/intermediate courses, published pieces may give you an edge, but are not a defining factor in being accepted.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 18:09 to the question "Can I send in more than one writing sample?" in mediabistro.com:

You can only attach one document with your application. If you would like to submit multiple short pieces, you must combine them on one document.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 18:08 to the question "I don't have any electronic writing samples. Can I fax them?" in mediabistro.com:

Yes. Fax them to (212) 966-8984, attn: LEARN, and follow up with an emailto make sure we received them. Please make sure you indicate in your cover letter which class you are applying to.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 18:06 to the question "I'm applying to a specialty class (food, travel, screenwriting, etc.). Does my writing sample have to be related to the field?" in mediabistro.com:

Not at all. Those classes exist so that you can learn those fields; you therefore need not have written on that topic yet. Just send in the clip in which you take most pride.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 18:05 to the question "How long are classes? How many days? How many classes?" in mediabistro.com:

Classes are typically 8 sessions long, but we also have four, five, ten, and twelve week classes. We also have 3-hour seminars. Most classes are once per week, three hours long.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 18:04 to the question "Do you have any day classes?" in mediabistro.com:

We offer one-day intensives, which are ideal for students with limited time. Topics include copy editing, media training, and copywriting. We also offer classes on the weekends.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 18:03 to the question "How many people will be in my class?" in mediabistro.com:

Depending on the class, it will be capped at 12 or 15. Our 3-hour seminars are open enrollment, though.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 18:01 to the question "Are my classmates going to have the same amount of experience that I have?" in mediabistro.com:

Not necessarily. Some of your classmates will be top-level, some low-level. Because mb LEARN classes are workshops, your teachers will be able to evaluate you on your own level. And though your fellow students may not have your level of experience, you can always benefit from their feedback since they are, after all readers. Not only that, but your classmates were hand-selected to be in your class, which means that even if they have less (or more) practical experience, we still found them to be appropriate.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 17:59 to the question "I need a receipt or certificate of completion for my class for tax and/or reimbursement purposes. Who do I ask for that?" in mediabistro.com:

You can print out your own receipt at your account.You can also email us with details about which class you took, how much you paid and when, and we'll send you a receipt or certificate of completion. It won't have gold stars on it, but it will get you reimbursed.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 17:57 to the question "Will I be able to contact my instructor between classes if I have any questions?" in mediabistro.com:

Yes. Your instructor will supply you with his or her email address, and in some cases, a phone number. You can expect a prompt reply.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 17:56 to the question "I'm not sure if I can attend. Do I have the option of paying at the door?" in mediabistro.com:

You can pay at the door for an additional $5. Please note that the seminar may be full and you are not guaranteed a seat if you do not pay in advance. We encourage students to sign up early, as we have had to cancel seminars in the past due to lack of sign-ups.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 17:55 to the question "Will everyone attending a seminar be at the same skill level?" in mediabistro.com:

Because our seminars have open registration, there is no guarantee what the general skill level of the audience will be. We do clearly state in our descriptions what the seminar is about and to whom it is geared.

Mediabistro.com FAQ replied on October 06, 2008 17:07 to the question "I signed up and realized I cannot go. Can I get a refund?" in mediabistro.com:

Unfortunately, we do not offer any refunds or credits.

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