<p>why did I immediately think of NYU before I even opened this thread? While part of it definitely is NYU, the other part is the starry-eyed 18-year-olds that dream of Manhattan for college.</p>
<p>With stats for NYU, the young lady would have easily received merit money from Chapman, in Orange County, which has a highly-ranked film program. Even better facilities than 'SC (at least until the Spielberg wing opens up.)</p>