Screenwriting and Playwriting at Drexel

LayraSparks
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 04:51:42 +0000

Thank you for your post @middleoftheroad.
I am aware that a full scholarship is an incredible and unusual opportunity, especially by Drexel standards, and that I’m unlikely to get such a generous offer elsewhere, but I have to emphasize that money is not, and shouldn’t be, the only factor in choosing a college. Sure, it is a very important, but for example, if I get into USC with a full-tuition (doesn’t include room & board) or even half-tuition scholarship, I will definitely attend. I’m not saying that this is probable, but if it happens I will, because the USC film school has an international reputation, and I have heard from several sources that it’s excellent. Not perfect of course, but one of the best ones out there. Now, I know that Drexel is a great school too, but very few people have heard of its screenwriting program, and that isn’t a good sign. I don’t know how many connections it could give me, I don’t know where graduates are later employed, that is, if they are even employed. I have asked them to send me some information, but they have yet to reply.
I am definitely applying to other schools, in fact, there is one university (although in England) that is willing to give me a similar scholarship package, but it’s really difficult to choose when I know so little about Drexel’s screenwriting students or program.
As I’ve said before, the full-ride is what attracts me to Drexel right, and not so much the actual program. That said, if I decide to attend and don’t come out satisfied, I take away valuable scholarship money, as well as a whole spot on the course, from someone else who is eager to attend.
Could you perhaps tell me what your daughter’s major is? I have heard that Westphal has some great programs, and that the design majors are strong, but film-related courses are not really talked about.