<p>I want a program with an individualized curriculum, internship program, and independent study. Gallatin at NYU offers this unique opportunity. Plus, it's a brand name university. The thing is I really can't afford brand names.</p>
<p>CUNY Hunter also has this individualized study program as a part of the Thomas Hunter Honors Program. It's very, very affordable.</p>
<p>I always hear that taking out loans and going to top price universities pays off in the long run but my degree actually will not hold much weight for my intended professions. I'm just looking to gain experience and knowledge in all of the necessary areas of study that will make me successful in the music industry. That said, which is the better school for me?</p>
<p>Actually, I have not yet applied. I'm a transfer, and applications for NYU are due April 1. I'm applying for Hunter early next month and their deadline is March 1. Honestly, it's effortless to get into Hunter. No essay, no letters of recommendation. They're only interested in college transcripts. Acceptance to the THHP would happen only in the spring semester, after I take at least 15 Hunter credits with a 3.65 GPA. My current GPA of a 3.7 does not transfer. </p>
<p>I suppose I am getting a little ahead of myself but I am hoping someone who is familiar with both individualized study programs would tell me if there is a significant difference between the two.</p>
<p>What do you want to do in the music industry? As someone who was married to someone in the industry, I can tell you connections are key. Take a look at job placement and alumni networks at both schools.</p>
<p>music publishing for starters. I'm trying to start my own online publisher and have a plot for it but can't find a designer. I've advertised but no one has that background or the style that I'm looking for. </p>
<p>If that works, I hope to get into A&R as well.</p>
<p>Then I would say school does matter. I don't know enough about the 2 schools you're looking at to comment, but people in the business will be able to tell you where you will get the best network. Good luck. Why are you not considering any CA schools?</p>
<p>Well, I simply am not familiar with any California schools that aren't UC's, and I'm not sure if I have what it takes to be one of the 3% non - resident transfers. I am aware that UCSD (or SF, I forget) has an individualized study program. I believe it's called the John Muir School. What other schools in Cali do you think would be good for me?</p>
<p>I'm intrigued by NYU because Clive Davis started a Recorded Music Program there, and when I interned at J Records, almost all of the other interns / entry level workers were either studying at NYU or graduated from there. In fact, I might have been the only excpetion to the rule.</p>
<p>I will consult the more knowledgable, but USC comes to mind. Will post tomorrow. NYU, however, may well be your school if that's where people who have the jobs you want went. Ask them honestly how a CUNY degree would fly.</p>