<p>Hi,</p>
<p>My T got accepted to Rutgers Mason Gross for Theater Design, also to Drew. She was deferred EA at Emerson. Still waiting to hear from Purchase, Ithaca, Wagner, Muhlenberg.</p>
<p>Does anyone have any opinions on Mason Gross?
Thanks,</p>
<p>I have heard it is very good.</p>
<p>Good, selective program at a bargain cost.
Our son was accepted last year but decided against (instrumental music). </p>
<p>Mason Gross is part of Rutgers and there are some issues with Rutgers that can be difficult: the school is very large; the New Brunswick campus is sprawling and requires buses between classes; there is insufficient housing for all who want it.
None of these are unique to Rutgers but they are what they are.</p>
<p>M-G has many profs that are 'real life' professionals in their field and it has a good reputation in NJ.</p>
<p>Just curious, where did your son end up going and is he happy?</p>
<p>mbe-</p>
<p>Our son is at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) and is very happy.</p>
<p>He auditioned unsuccessfully at his first choice conservatory in NYC. When he weighed his options last April, TCNJ came out on top for him.<br>
Mostly it was a strong connection to the instrumental prof there who he had worked with the previous summer at Governor's school. Many others on the forums here have pointed out the importance of a 'fit' with an instrumental music instructor and this was key for our son.
His other school choices each had strong points for him to consider, including a large merit award from the Hartt school.</p>
<p>TCNJ also offers strong academics, small classes, a beautiful campus and a bunch of motivated, focused kids to hang out with. Our son is enjoying some of the writing and history classes more than he thought he would!<br>
He may pursue a graduate degree at a conservatory.</p>
<p>I would have liked my daughter to apply there, but she is interested in Theatrical Lighting and Design and they do not have a major in that. I would like my younger daughter to apply there for business. Glad that your son is doing so well.</p>
<p>Mason Gross has some excellent faculty, and some very generous merit scholarships available. The overall quality and reputation of the school is certainly not on a par with major conservatories, but you can get a very good education there.</p>
<p>mbe-
My friend's D was accepted ED to Muhlenberg. She will study costume design.
They loved the school when they visited.</p>
<p>T applied there also, but we have not been there to see it. I hear good things about it. They don't interview for design there. At this moment she is at Wagner waiting for her tour and interview.
Mbe</p>