Does anyone know Chapman's acceptance rate this year?

littlegreenmom
Fri, 03 Apr 2009 16:16:03 +0000

As a USC alum, I understand what you mean about the connections that are perceived from coming out of that school. I never used those opportunities in my field. They weren’t as critical as in other fields.

But the most important thing you will need to consider right now is learning the craft getting your education. Right now, the Dodge College facilities are amazing and from what I have heard from many students on here and elsewhere, these facilities and opportunities beat USC. Opportunities abound to learn the craft of filmmaking. You will be making connections, along the way, with people in the industry.

In terms of internships, a drive from LMU into Los Angeles is probably about the same distance as the drive from Orange County into LA.

Also, one of the biggest, thriving business centers is in Orange County - lots of internships there in different fields (maybe not film, as much - but plenty of employers are available.)