I want to study Film and TV in college and go on to a career in TV production (specifically editing). I need to decide between Boston University and USC, but there is a slight issue.
I was admitted into BU’s film/tv with a generous scholarship, but I was also admitted into USC’s School of Communication (Annenberg), but with much less aid. Furthermore, I did NOT apply to USC’s Film/TV program, but I was told that if I study at USC my freshman year, I may have a better chance at getting into the Film/TV program as a sophomore from USC if I have USC faculty write my recommendations (rather than applying from BU). However, this does not guarantee that I will even be accepted as an internal transfer. Furthermore, at BU, I will be studying Film/TV right off the bat as a freshman, whereas at USC, I will be studying Communication (which is fun, but not my true passion). Furthermore, USC is much more expensive as a whole (travel + academic fees), and I was admitted as a Spring admit, so I would likely study at a community college in the fall to knock out some general courses.
So, with all that in mind, should I pay more money to go to USC, study my second choice major with the hopes of transferring into SCA (still very difficult to get accepted), OR, should I study Film/TV right away at a cheaper, but maybe less prestigious school for the TV industry?
Thanks.