<p>Hi all! May 1st is quickly approaching and I'm trying to decide between Purchase and Rutgers Mason Gross' programs. I'm really divided and I would love some insight into the two programs. Although there are a lot of reasons I like both schools, the most important thing to me is to get the best training possible. Are there any current students or parents of students or anyone who can offer opinions or information? I would really really appreciate it! Thank you!</p>
<p>I think both schools are pretty similar in quality of training, but from what I hear, they have different approaches to their training. I don’t know which approach you liked more. I read somewhere (this might not be a thing anymore) that Purchase showcases with Juilliard, which is pretty cool and would give you awesome exposure. You can’t go wrong with either program, but if you like both equally, go with what is cheapest! My two cents. </p>
<p>Hi Will18! I’m not sure which school has a better reputation…? We visited both campuses and they are VERY different. Is money a consideration? </p>
<p>Because of scholarships/ financial aid they’re about the same price. Does anyone know if all students participate in the showcase at both schools? Also at Rutgers MFAs and BFAs are in the same class, and I’m not sure whether that’s a pro or con. </p>
<p>@will18 I’d say Purchase. Smaller class size, more name-recognition, great professors/guest lecturers. They also seem more intense because I believe they have less gen. eds… </p>
<p>My daughter was deciding about the same two schools last year until she heard from London. She had picked Rutgers after sitting in on classes at Purchase. Something she felt when she was there just pointed her the other direction to Mason Gross. I suggest sitting in on a class or two and talking to the students to get a feel. </p>
<p>when did your D hear back last year from LAMDA? and do you know how many US kids they take? </p>
<p>I believe she heard in mid June. That was after all callbacks were over for the UK. Last year they took 4, 3 males and her. (I should say that is the amount in her present class, not sure how many were accepted and didn’t attend) </p>
<p>I got off the wait list for Purchase and I have to decide tonight where to go. I know I might get a lot of flack for this but I am really truly on the fence between these two schools. Can someone here please just pick for me? Or just tell me where you would go and why? (I acknowledge this is an incredibly annoying and stupid post but I am desperate.)</p>
<p>@will18 Rutgers has a primary focus on Meisner. the program is only 3.5 years and you’d get to spend a semester abroad training at the Globe Theater. if you don’t love Meisner, go to Purchase! I think they are equally top notch programs, and about equidistant from NYC as well. Rutgers has rah rah football games, if that matters to you at all, whereas Purchase does not. good luck, it’s an enviable decision. my daughter went to RSAC last summer and loved it. she is on the WL at mason g. </p>
<p>I’d choose Purchase (I said why already above), good luck and let us know of your decision!</p>
<p>What did you end up deciding?</p>