<p>Hello :) </p>
<p>I have narrowed down my accepted college selection to my final two choices, being Ithaca and UMass Amherst. And I'm honestly very torn. I have been accepted as a Drama BA at both and intend to focus mainly on dramaturgy and playwriting (though I still want to gain skill in acting, stage-managing, and technical jobs.)</p>
<p>I have visited both schools and am very impressed by both of their departments. I recently saw "Scarcity" at UMass and was blown away by the effort and skill put in on all accounts. Needless to say I was almost frustrated when I realized that Ithaca wasn't the obvious choice I had thought it was only a day before. I haven't been fortunate enough to see an Ithaca performance, but I think that the quality is amazing goes without saying.</p>
<p>--UMass has more to offer as far as dramaturgy goes.
But Ithaca's alumni job placement and internships are too impressive to be overlooked.
--At UMass there is the 5 College system (Including Amherst and Smith)
Ithaca allows you to take classes at Cornell.
--UMass has 20,000 undergrads.
Ithaca has 6,000 (So they are way too different in size to compare)
--Accepted to Commonwealth College at UMass
(I intend to try my luck to get into Ithaca's honors college either this year or after my first semester)</p>
<p>There are so many other factors to consider, and as far as money- I'm receiving very good amounts of aid from both schools. And the students and faculty at both schools were more than welcoming and friendly.</p>
<p>I would love to have input from the forum :) Thank you!</p>