<p>I want to study film in college (with some focus on documentary). I'm looking into Boston University, Emerson, and Chapman. I only know what I've researched...does anyone have first hand experiences about these schools?</p>
<p>Well, Emerson would be high on anyone’s list. Another obvious one is USC, but good luck getting in (this is no insult to you; it’s just a really tough school). </p>
<p>Here’s a list of the top film schools</p>
<p>[The</a> 25 Best Film Schools Rankings - The Hollywood Reporter](<a href=“http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/25-best-film-schools-rankings-215714]The”>The 25 Best Film Schools Rankings – The Hollywood Reporter)</p>
<p>Lots of good threads in visual arts and film majors section, including good advice on how to prepare yourself to increase your chance of admission. Don’t limit yourself to the Hollywood Reporter list, especially if doc is your goal.</p>
<p>Here is this year’s list of the Hollywood Reporter.
[Best</a> Film Schools: The Hollywood Reporter Unveils the Top 25 Programs of 2013](<a href=“http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/best-film-schools-hollywood-reporter-595712]Best”>The Hollywood Reporter – Movie news, TV news, awards news, lifestyle news, business news and more from The Hollywood Reporter.)</p>