<p>Now I have a tough choice between NYU and Northwestern.</p>
<p>Here's the problem: although I know NYU's film program is the best (along side USC) of the country, but I am actually accepted to the Cinema Studies of College of Arts and Science instead of the Tisch School of Art (because I began the application process too late and didn't have time for doing the portfolio, which means I will take the same film courses as with those Tisch students, but other curriculum will be different from theirs) So I still have no idea how this will work out - will film students of CAS have less opportunity, in terms of internships and such, then film students of Tisch?</p>
<p>As for Northwestern, it also has a strong major in film, smaller classes, although less great than NYU of course. Besides, I really want a great liberal art education, which is definitely better at Northwestern. And the greatest disadvantage - it's not in NYC or LA area, which is critical for film studying. I don't know.</p>
<p>What do you guys think? Which school should I choose? And does anyone has any idea about the film programs in these two schools specifically? And which one will be better if I want to pursue graduate school in this area?</p>
<p>Bunches of Thanks!!!
I really really appreciate if you can help me with this...</p>
<p>matth is somewhat correct. If you wish to go to a production program, you should go to Northwestern and then transfer to Tisch School of Art later. </p>
<p>I wouldn't say that CAS students have less opportunity. But the programs were much different. I think you should do more research before deciding. Call the schools and ask about the differences between them.</p>
<p>If I were you, I would pick the best program that best fits me. I wouldn't say location is that critical unless you want a internship in film while studying in college. After all, you can attain a internship in the summer in NYC or LA (although you would need a place to live there if you're not from those places).</p>
<p>I agree that the OP needs to do further research, which really should have been done prior to applying. She doesn't seem to be aware that Cinema Studies is not the Film program which apparently is what she is actually interested in.</p>
<p>Thankyou so much matth, i will further contact the school and ask more info about the cinema studies in CAS. but i definitely leaning more toward Northwestern after listening to what you have said</p>
<p>Thank you ScionCars... you are right, and if i don't transfer to Tisch during undergraduate, i definitely will if i go to graduate school... are you a film student also?</p>
<p>Unfortunately I am not a film student. It is possible that you may not be able to be accepted into Tisch as a transfer as compeitition is more fierce. Going to CAS may provide you a better chance as an internal transfer since NYU prefers NYU students over other students from other schools. However, from my friends at NYU they say it is nearly "impossible". </p>
<p>It is an hard decision.Tisch's film program or NYU itself overall may be ranked as the one of the "best" but I think the suitability of the program for you is more important than that. Consider every option. Which program suits me better? </p>
<p>You should think about how your decision(s) will affect you on the short term and long term. Transferring and/or going to graduate school may be an option but you must also consider unknown obstacles in the future. Think: "Which program will prepare me for my career goal and give the best overall college experience?"</p>
<p>I think i'll go to northwestern, cuz I may consider liberal art education more important for undergraduate. on the other hand, northwestern does have a good film program. and the class is small.</p>