<p>Hey guys,
So I recently got into Chapman and Emerson for Screenwriting and I'm having a bit of trouble deciding between them.</p>
<p>I want to go into television writing. So I was wondering what your thoughts on the program was, if anyone knows how selective they both are, and in general which one will help me in getting a job in the industry when I graduate. </p>
<p>I also got into FSU, LMU, and Drexel. Still waiting to hear from NYU and USC. If I get into USC I'll go there but any helpful comments about NYU, LMU, and Drexel will be nice also! Pretty sure it's between Chapman and Emerson unless I get int USC. </p>
<p>THANKS! :)</p>
<p>Good grief… what choices you have. How did you that? Congrats.</p>
<p>Getting in all those, you must be very talented, or extremely hooked, i.e. male minority celebrity 2400, etc. If it is talent, any of those schools will meet your needs, I would look at the faculty bios and curriculum descriptions. Visit them if at all possible. Money an issue? Take the best financial aid, don’t take on big debt for NYU or anywhere else, you are a screenwriter after all, initial paychecks can be thin. Five great choices so far, congratulations!!!</p>
<p>howdytex2, I know nothing about screenwriting but have a question: if all things are equal program and opportunity wise, is there an environment you prefer? Some of the locations are quite different from the others, and you do have to live in wherever you choose for 4 years! Congratulations on being accepted to such fine colleges. What a great feeling! :-)</p>
<p>dig, you asked tex how he did that…maybe a certain book floating around had something to do with his success! I know the stories will come of kids saying “I read this awesome book, followed the advice, and got into my choice of film schools!”.</p>
<p>Congrats on all those great choices! In choosing I would look at a few things:
- Cost (are there any clear winners-scholarships, etc)
- Faculty: Who will be teaching you: do they teach what you want to learn
- Peers: can’t go wrong here, all will be top notch
- Jobs after graduation: often forgotten at this stage, but OH SO IMPORTANT. Ask around about what the graduates from each program are doing NOW. Are they working? And where?
- City: LA is more of an industry town, which has it’s pros. But as they said at Emerson, sometimes its good to make your mistakes out of the site of the industry, and then present yourself when you are more seasoned.</p>
<p>In any case: Your Can’t go wrong! Congratulations and wherever you go, you will have a great education.</p>
<p>NYU is the best for television writing, so if you do get in, go there. For now though Chapman is the obvious choice. It’s cheaper, in a better town for your profession, and it’s one of the big up and coming film schools.</p>