<p>Hookem,
We are not trying to equate SC with Harvard. However, there are some things which Harvard does not offer which do attract students to SC. If a student has the talent and creativity the School of Cinematic Arts is known throughout the world. An extremely talented violinist has the chance to become a student of Midori. Harvard does not have a dental school or a school of architecture. If a senior wishes to study gerontology SC is an excellent choice.<br>
Some majors are unique to SC. The Bachelor of Music-Popular Music Performance is a new major. Computer Science-Games is another exciting major. Animation and Digital Arts draws many talented and creative applicants. In the Viterbi School of Engineering a student can major in Chemical Engineering-Nanotechnology.<br>
All students are not alike. Each student is searching for the best “fit”. For many very bright students who wish to study or explore the above programs SC is the right fit for them.<br>
In 2008 SC had 18 Fulbright Scholars, a Carnegie Scholar, Luce Scholar, two Goldwater Scholars, the only John Heinz Fellowship awarded, and many others. In the 2007-2008 year SC had a Marshall Scholar and a Rhodes Scholar. I feel certain all of the above students had very high SAT scores.<br>
Harvard is an elite institution of higher learning. It is a dream university for thousands of students. However, many top scholars do choose other universities. There is no doubt in my mind George Lucas has no regrets he did not graduate from Harvard.</p>