<p>I've recently been accepted to Loyola Marymount University and Pitzer College, both in California. Money is not an issue, location is not an issue. I am planning to major in business while also getting involved with cinematic arts, and I'm not sure which school to choose. LMU is a great school and somewhat selective with a great program for film and television, but Pitzer is not an easy school to get into and had a 13% acceptance rate this year, but does not have as prominent film or television program. LMU seems like it would help my career in film in business more, but should I pass up an opportunity like Pitzer? (It's a Claremont College)</p>
<p>Both are good schools. If LMU offers more of what you are interested in, then I think you should go there. Don’t feel you “should” go to a school just because it is more selective. </p>
<p>LMU is much more urban than Pitzer, in that it is smack-dab in the middle of the LA area and close to the beach, though the campus is beautiful. Does one setting appeal to you over the other?</p>
<p>@calla1 not really, both are fantastic campuses. My brother is currently enrolled at Pitzer as well and it is close to my home. But I’m just not sure. Pitzer is a very small class, which I like, but I’m really thinking about the people I would encounter. A class of 500 vs a class of 1,300 is a big difference. But because I’m enrolling as a business major, would it matter that LMU has a better film program? Would I come across any of those students?</p>
<p>A class of 1300 isn’t really that big either. You would meet film students at LMU, for sure. </p>
<p>It sounds as if film is more of a hobby than a future career for you. If this is the case, it really doesn’t matter where you go. If you are hoping to seriously pursue the cinematic arts, you might want to choose LMU. </p>
<p>@calla1 I wish I could make film and television my major but then money would become an issue. My parents told me they aren’t going to fund a career that might not be stable which is why I am majoring in business. I’m hoping to collaborate with film students in order to build up a better resume so maybe LMU will be a better fit. </p>
<p>I agree LMU sounds a better fit for your interests. </p>