Okay, how would you guys compare the two schools for someone who is interested in film production? I’ve been accepted into both and tuition doesn’t seem like it will be a problem (I got half tuition scholarships for both, and I’m a foster kid so I’m expecting financial aid to cover the rest since the average they hand out will be the rest of the half). My only issue is which school would be a better choice?
From what I’ve read, it seems LMU’s film program is more prestigious, offers more internships/job opportunities, and has more successful alumni in film. Boston University, however, is ranked higher nationally and is more difficult to get in, but I haven’t heard much about their film program. I’m leaning more towards LMU for various reasons, I’m impressed by their student films and I think Los Angeles would be a better area for networking. BUT, I am concerned about graduate school; I would like to get a masters in screenwriting, and if Boston University is seen as an overall better school, if not better film school, would that give me better chances of getting into say USC’s screenwriting graduate program?
I’ve actually applied to other schools (USC, NYU, UCLA, UCSB, Emerson College, FSU, and Binghamton University), but I won’t know if I’ve been accepted to most of them until April. I was rejected by UCLA, I got into FSU but not the film program, and I got into Binghamton but I don’t think I’ll go since it’s not as prestigious. I’m just trying to weigh the options I have right now and see which of the two schools so far, LMU and BU, would be better for me.
Any wisdom/advice about the programs or schools in general would be appreciated!