LMU or Emerson or BU for screenwriting?

College Search & Selection
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Hi! I am a transfer student from Ithaca College (hate that school) and was just accepted into these three programs:

Loyola Marymount U- screenwriting ba
Emerson College- comedic writing bfa
Boston University- film and tv prod. bs

Which school should I choose? Initially my heart goes out to LMU because I love LA, but I am worried because outside of the film school it seems rather easy to get into and not as prestigious. I want to move to NYC after college and work in a writer’s room, reality tv, comedy, or nightlife. Which college will give me the best connections and which looks best for employers? Do employers in the industry know that LMU’s film school is good or do they judge you based on the school as a whole? Also- I want to double minor in animation and english or animation and music production so which school would be best for that? Any advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!

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Congrats on getting into Emerson! I got in for Film Production.
Just curious, when did you hear back from LMU? I got rejected for Production; they told me I’d be considered for Screenwriting, but I haven’t heard back. I’ve called throughout the past month, and am still waiting to hear back. UGH!
From what I’ve heard and read, all three have good reputations, their share of notable alumni, and industry connections.
Personally, I’m probably going to end up at Emerson. (I didn’t apply to Boston U.) But I really want to go to LMU, as it’s already in LA. Whereas with Emerson (and BU, I think), you’d have to apply to get into the LA internship/semester.
Best of luck!!