<p>Please help me! (I'll answer back to any forums u have!)</p>
<p>Ok so I reallllyyy want to be a writer but most of the best colleges for writer are either not in New York (and I can't go out of state) or way to hard for me to get into. I really want a college that will give me great internship opportunities and will not just offer an english major but will give me opportunities and connections in the writing world. </p>
<p>Sadly, I have slacked a TON in high school. My gpa is about a 3.75 weighted and my SAT score isn't too hot either (1830). But I didn't even study for that SAT and I can retake it in October. I plan on studying my butt off for tht one and I'm positive I can get a score in the 2000s. My extracurriculars and outside activities include one junior year leadership type club, volunteer tutoring, graphic design internship program, and a moderately successful YouTube channel and blog. I have a KILLER essay and great recommendations from teachers. And I'm Asian if that helps lol</p>
<p>Where do you guys think I should apply to? I feel like NYU would be good but I don't think I can get in. If I apply for early decision do you guys think there is a chance for me? Or are there any good colleges for writing in NY?? </p>
<p>Another option for me would be to work as a graphic designer and still pursue writing on the side. I'm already certified in Adobe Photoshop, illustrator, InDesign, and Dreamweaver. Plus I have internship experience. I was thinking I might apply to FIT and major in advertising design but also do their honors program where you can also study liberal arts (like writing) because FIT offers AMAZING opportunities and connections and what I am really looking for is a college that will give me connections, preferably with writing. </p>
<p>So what do you guys think? Please answer btw I reallyyy need some opinions :/</p>
<p>IMO there is no such thing as a "best college for a writeer."If you want to be a good writer, it’s all about you and finding people that might be able to offer good feedback and perhaps inspire you. If going into writing (as in authorship) I think it’s important to go into a school that fits your needs and is financially affordable. The prestige of the school won’t matter in such a field. Anyhow, if in New York< I’d look into some SUNY or CUNYs, or if you are competitive enough to get in, Hamilton College is an excellent college for writing and it is one of their core focuses in their curriculum. Good luck!</p>
<p>What are you talking about? NY is home to amazing schools for writing. Sarah Lawrence, Vassar, Hamilton, all come to mind. But you don’t need to go to any of those schools to become a better writer. Writing isn’t taught (well, only to a certain degree, but I bet most schools have wonderful writing instructors given the glut of qualified teachers on the market); it is inspired. Go to a place/setting/whatever that would inspire you. This could be your community college. Or SUNY Plattsburgh. The best writers I have met are self-made: they taught themselves how to write, and are active participants of their writing communities/clubs.</p>
<p>Tisch at NYU is ultra-competitive. Gallatin is selective, but idiosyncratic, so you never know. You probably have a fair, but by no means certain, shot at the College of Arts & Sciences. You might also have a chance at Fordham-Lincoln Center, but you probably wouldn’t qualify for much in the way of merit aid there. Sarah Lawrence and Bard are reaches, but not impossible. If you feel like moving away from NYC, Skidmore is probably a match (but more of a reach for financial aid). I wouldn’t rule out Hunter, Brooklyn College, of CCNY, either. </p>
<p>I don’t know a whole lot about the school, but Bennington College in VT (the town is bordered by NY, and it’s private anyway so there won’t be a tuition difference) has a relatively high acceptance rate (~63%). I’ve heard great things about their writing programmes - they design their own curriculum for their majors. It’s also very small and very rural, so if you’re looking at NYU, it may not be a good fit for you… but just as an idea :)</p>
<p>So none of you think I should go to an art school and do writing on the side? I mean if writing is mostly about the Inspiration I can be inspired in art school. I just think it’ll be easier for me to get into a good art school plus I like art too, so it wouldn’t be like I’m settling. I love both writing and art</p>
<p>@Whatever6525 as others have noted, Hamilton has a great writing program (google it, it’s on lots of top-5 and top-10 lists). Also check out the Art major page: </p>
<p>Although Hamilton is a great school for an aspiring writer, OP needs to get another 150 points tacked onto their test score to have a solid chance. Figure 29 ACT/1950 SAT is what they really like to see. But the 3.75 WGPA may not be enough, no matter what the test score. </p>
<p>Absolutely worth trying for, but with an admission rate approaching 25%, it’s starting to be a tough admit for anyone. If you can get in and afford it, definitely go.</p>
<p>I missed the W in WGPA- MrMom62 us right, 3.75 is probably not high enough enough for Hamilton. But worth a try if it turns out to be a good fit.</p>
<p>If you want some arts-oriented schools, Columbia College Chicago would be a good safety for you (acceptance rate is close to 100%). You could also look at University of the Arts in Philadelphia - they have a Creative Writing major. Emerson is a bit of a reach for you, but not out of the question. Eckerd, in St. Petersburg, FL, has strong visual arts along with traditional liberal arts. </p>
<p>I agree with Erin’s Dad, however, that dropping a ton of money on undergraduate art school doesn’t make a lot of sense (unless your parents have money to burn).</p>