<p>Hi, my name is Ally and I am a set design major. I have been accepted to several colleges among them, NYU, BU, USC, and UCLA all for set design. I have also been priority waitlisted at Carnegie Mellon (crossing fingers on that one). I need some outside opinions both on my potential debt and the caliber of the school. </p>
<p>NYU--> graduate with 36k in loans
BU--> graduate with 55k in loans
USC--> graduate with 18k in loans
UCLA--> graduate with the 50k I didn't spend in my pocket</p>
<p>Btw, I would like to work in both theatre and film. </p>
<p>So which is the best choice?</p>
<p>UCLA -- don't go into debt if you don't have to!</p>
<p>But is UCLA a good enough school? Will I graduate with money but no connections to the industry? :/</p>
<p>My bet is that you will make great industry related connections at UCLA! </p>
<p>UCLA is a fantastic school that many would love to attend, and, to top it off, you will have no debt. </p>
<p>Go Bruins!</p>
<p>Since you said that you are interested in film, UCLA is probably a good choice. I don't think you'll find a place with more connections to the film industry than LA.</p>
<p>UCLA is calling you, honey! Answer it. :)</p>
<p>Just some more random advice from a person who knows little about the school, though one of the most respected, creative art directors I've ever known attended / taught / worked there.</p>
<p>ucla is really great school, and of course it has the best location (LA) which makes it even easier to make connections</p>
<p>but my opinion is a bit biased cause i got into the acting program and i will be attending in the fall :]</p>