<p>I'm hoping to major in Film/TV Production. I know that USC has an amazing cinematic arts department, and that many famous alumni have come from this school. However, is their success representative of the majority of those who graduate with a major in Film/TV Production? I would hate to waste my time majoring in a field where very few actually succeed. Also, what are my chances of acceptance?</p>
<p>Filipino Washington State senior
UW GPA: 4.0
Rank: 1 of 496
Honors classes, 5 AP classes throughout high school
5 on AP Calculus test
4 on AP Psychology test
SAT: 1940 (I'll be taking it again in November)
ACT: 31
National Honor Society
DECA
Key Club
Student Leadership
Captain of an unofficial school dance team
Senior Class Officer</p>
<p>Production accepts 50 students out of thousands of applicants. After you graduate, you become part of the Trojan Family which is an immense alumni network. The connections you can make while studying at the SCA will help you find a job in the film industry later on. Your stats are fine, but no one can accurately chance you because their decision is primarily based on a portfolio.</p>
<p>dreamupsided0wn is absolutely correct. You look great for getting into USC (except of course your fluke of an SAT) but all of that is secondary when it comes to the cinematic arts school. What they are looking for are creative people. They look at your creativity and leave the academic decisions up to CLAS.</p>
<p>You are wise to be thinking about the future, jerbear. But, honestly, it’s difficult predicting the future in a creative field like film/television which depends on many gifts. One’s education is just one aspect. Personal drive, outside-the-box problem solving, originality, daring, personal voice, edge, style, passion–these qualities may eclipse all others in succeeding in Hollywood–but even more than those you’ll need luck and people skills. </p>
<p>The contacts you make at USC will be excellent, but future success requires perseverance and the willingness to take advantage of every opportunity. Since USC SCA looks for these qualities in applicants, they are selecting for the very traits that lead to future success. Add to that a best-in-the-world facility, professional mentor/instructors, and peers in the SCA who are as ambitious and talented as you are and you can see the advantages.</p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>