<p>I've just gotten accepted into Northwestern for their journalism master's program in print, and though I know that NU is traditionally known as one of the best journalism programs in the country, I've been reading a lot of negative things about the school lately. Most importantly, I've heard that Medill's graduate program has recently changed its focus from print to a more marketing standpoint, can any grads or current students confirm if this is true? </p>
<p>I've recently also been accepted into USC's Annenberg school, so I'm trying to decide between the two. I'd appreciate any advice please!!</p>
<p>Medill remains as good as ever and as good as it gets. The overwhelming focus remains the traditional training goals of teaching clear, concise, balanced, and compelling “storytelling.” </p>
<p>The NU IMC program travels a completely independent track housed under the same roof. It’s probably the best of its kind in the world… </p>
<p>When John Lavine took over at Medill several years ago, many of the older faculty had problems with the idea of adding multimedia/multidimensionality to the curriculum. Ultimately, all came around to what proved to be visionary changes that have been emulated by journalism programs around the world.</p>
<p>USC has a strong program but one that is more broadcast focused, smaller, and not nearly as academically deep.</p>
<p>Wow, thanks to all for the helpful replies, I’m definitely leaning towards Northwestern as of now, though I’m still waiting to hear back from a few other schools. It’s good to know that the talk I heard about their changing dean was really just rumors and that the school remains at the top. </p>
<p>And to 2yuexue, I was accepted for their Summer 2011 term.</p>