What’s up guys,
I’m a high school senior who has gotten into both SMU and Tulane. I was pretty surprised that I got into Tulane and it has made my decision much harder because SMU was my top choice before going down and visiting Tulane. Now I keep switching back and forth.
I plan on going into advertising as a career - SMU does have an advertising major, but from what I’ve heard, advertising (copywriting in my case) is more about networking and writing skills than majoring in advertising, and apparently most people in advertising did not study it in college. However, SMU seems to have a stronger alumni network and, being in Dallas, stronger job prospects. If I go to SMU I’ll probably do marketing (maybe advertising) and screenwriting/creative writing and at Tulane I’d do marketing with maybe English or something.
Tulane, on the other hand, probably has more name recognition outside of the region, and I really liked New Orleans. I also am on the fence about SMU’s student body - the rich, white preppy type. Obviously Tulane will have some of that same demographic, but to what extent I am not sure.
Both would cost me about the same which doesn’t make it any easier. Anyone have any experiences or just advice in general regarding picking one of these? My main career is making sure I have a clear path for a successful career.
Thanks in advance.