St.John's vs SVA vs Fordham vs FIT vs Pratt vs Parsons (2013-2014 Thread)

Colleges and Universities A-Z St. John's University (New York)
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<p>I designed this thread because I need advice on colleges and most of the threads from these listed are pretty old.</p>

<p>I am a High School Senior, Class of 2013.
Depending on the school I will major in;</p>

<p>FIT: Communication Design
Fordham: Visual Art/ Advertising(Minor)
SVA: Advertising
Parsons: Communication Design
Pratt: Communication Design
St. John's: Graphic Design/ Advertising (Minor)</p>

<p>Out of all 7 schools, I need help picking the top 3.
The curriculum, how hard the classes are, and finances are not that important to me but if you could help include that then splendid. </p>

<p>The main thing I am looking for out the schools is the internships and social life.</p>

<p>I would appreciate it greatly if you guys helped me by telling me the social life and list of best enterprises/internships that each college has to offer. Reason being, is that I am coming from New Orleans, LA. Not such a small city but still lots of room for improvement. Social life is cool down here high school wise, Everyone knows everybody. But I have had goals as a businessman since I was 14, but couldn't expand due to limited resources. Therefore, I am moving to New York for college. I applied to all 7. Thank you guys ahead of time.</p>

<p>Also, If you know that any of the 7 has a relationship with Adidas then can you mention that? Thanks again.</p>

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<p>Hi Big Senior,</p>

<p>Thanks for applying to St. John’s. Although I can not help you to directly compare your 7 schools I would love to chat with you about your application to St. John’s. Have you been to campus yet? I highly advise that you come for a presentation and campus tour. To sign up for a tour or just to ask a few questions about your application please feel free to call us at 718-990-1802.</p>

<p>Good luck to you.</p>

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<p>Wow, quite a collection. I would say with Fordham and St. John’s, you will get a solid education in the classic liberal arts en route to your BA in art/advertising. Some pretty good internships as well.</p>

<p>As to Pratt, Parson’s School of Design and the School of Visual Arts, these schools are more into the art and design end of the spectrum than the liberal arts of Fordham and SJU. </p>

<p>FIT is a state school focusing on the fashion industry, so all aspects of their courses are geared towards Fashion. As a state school the tuition is lower than the rest.</p>

<p>No clear cut answer here, but I would say if you wanted a well rounded education with a focus on business, go for SJU and Fordham. More into the art and design? Parson, Pratt and SVA might be better choices. FIT is the FASHION Institute of Technology, so let the leading word be your guide there.</p>