<p>Well, as a high school junior in the wonderful Gasoline , I feel like it's just about that time in my life that I have to do the treacherous task of choosing the correct college for me. And although I've done some research, I'm going to need as much help as I can get!</p>
<p>Here's what I'm shooting for:</p>
<p>My major is planning to be Broadcast Journalism/Digital Media (anything along the lines of TV Production, not necessarily written journalism).</p>
<p>I have iddly diddily squat when it comes to college money, as I come from a financially-tight family, so financial aid should definitely be considered.</p>
<p>I take my hs sports (soccer and track and field) to big importance, and I'll try to use them to knock off some school costs and help ease my tuition as much as possible.</p>
<p>Any help or suggestions with these things would greatly be apprecitated!</p>
<p>What are your stats? What’s your family’s EFC (expected financial contribution)? What’s your home state?</p>
<p>I will say that at smaller schools it may be easier to participate in joirnalistic related activities. At my current school, a state flagship with a strong communications department, getting positions on the radio, tv program, etc is much more competitive than at both my previous school and other small schools not necessarily known for their com programs. That being said, my flagship has far more opportunities for journalistic engagement than those smaller schools.</p>
<p>I’m not exactly sure what Syracuse University, a school known for communications excellence, will give you but it’s worth sending an application and applying for financial aid as well. </p>
<p>UNC is another great choice that should be more affordable. </p>
<p>Both schools are very prominent in sports as well.</p>
<p>Megmill21: The Carolinas always seem to have excellent options for journalism colleges. I’ll look into East Carolina a bit more, although they don’t have men’s soccer</p>
<p>if you’re thinking about combining sports and broadcasting, then consider a school where you will have opportunities to do sports broadcasting. Such schools will have lots of opportunities for you to get on-screen because they have a number of sports, year-round, that get a lot of attention from the student body, that the student body follows. A school that’s strong in football won’t be enough; you’ll need strengths in several other sports. when when is correct in advising you to search carefully for schools where sports broadcasting isn’t so popular that you never get on-screen. What you need to do is build a portfolio of good on-screen work. the competition will be stiff wherever you go. be prepared to work hard and smartly. give yourself opportunities to meet members of the athletic department informally. actually being a member of one of their sports teams is a good start. what colleges will want your level of skill in sports? good luck.</p>
<p>UNC is one of my “dream” options. I’ve always held it up along with the top.</p>
<p>As for Syracuse, that’s a possibility, but their price tag might be a bit over the top.</p>
<p>Furthermore, I’ve been told by some people (Harry Cicma included) that big colleges are not always the best, as there is a LOT of competition. Sometimes, work in the field is better than where you go for the major, especially in journalism</p>
<p>My dd attends ECU for Cinematic Arts and Media Production - she loves it! Her goal is to work in sports media. We have been very happy with ECU, I would highly recommend it. BTW - we are out of state also, Virginia.</p>
<p>EMERSON! BU, Marist, UNC, and American some of the schools where I applied for Broadcast Journalism that seem to fit your needs! Definitely apply to Emerson - generous with aid AND my dad is a legacy and still prominent in the world of Broadcast TV Production today!!!</p>
<p>Since you’ll need FA, one of the privates will be your best option. Mizzou is not going to give you a lot of money, and neither is East Carolina, nor will virtually any other state program outside of New Jersey. Syracuse, Northwestern, and BU are all private schools with excellent programs that may have good financial aid, though how much you won’t know until you run their EFCs and/or apply, and see what sort of package they offer you.</p>