HELP GOOD CHOICES for MA and MFA Programs - Screenwriting, writing and publishing (MS)?

Graduate School
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<p>Hello -</p>

<p>As a parent looking forward to the end of undergraduate tuition, I'd like to as advice on several options my son is exploring for graduate school. He will be completing his BA in Writing Seminars at Johns Hopkins (with English minor), and is seeking fully funded (or well funded) graduate study in the areas of Screenwriting, with possible secondary study in writing or English. He is also interested in publishing. </p>

<p>It was suggested he look at Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) -- Have no idea of this school's reputation and ability for networking with respect to screenwriting. Comments?</p>

<p>USC and NYU are OUT as they offer no funding, and 4 years of JHU has depleted our funds. </p>

<p>Boston University? Funding there?</p>

<p>Emerson College? Competitive grant possibility. Reputation? </p>

<p>NYFI - Funding?</p>

<p>Emory University? (writing and English -- not sure what publishing prospects this would bring. We've told our son this would be the place if he chose to be an English professor)</p>

<p>Basically - we'd like him to be happy and as debt free as possible, and have the best opportunity to network into the screenwriting and publishing industries as possible. We have no experience, and are trusting academic advisors --- but would REALLY appreciate outside opinions, </p>

<p>Help PLEASE!!</p>

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<p>Quite a range of interests in thread title. Might he benefit from some time in the field so he can refine his career goals before investing in grad school? It also could impact his grad school options. </p>

<p>Not sure how many schools fully/partially fund MFAs. Any chance you are or he could become a CA resident? UCLA has excellent programs in screenwriting. For networking or internships, schools near the desired industry have some advantage. Emerson also has some programs in LA, not sure if they fit his needs. </p>

<p>Hopefully, someone in these fields will chime in with more precise info. Even in the most acclaimed screenwriting programs, the percentage of those who go on to full time work directly in the field is important to determine. </p>

<p>There are also a variety of shorter seminars he could take post grad that would both teach skills and familiarize him with the field and profs from various schools. Also, see if schools of interest prefer candidates with post under-grad work experience. Good luck! </p>