<p>I will second or third the comments re: Hyakku’s post. My oldest D went to USC and received a phenomenal education (just graduated last year) and made contacts/interacted with many top people in their fields. She was studying Business with an Entertainment concentration. I remember one class when they brought in over the semester the entire production staff/writers/business folks/several actors from Little Miss Sunshine to explore the production of a film from script concept to theatre. It was first rate all around. My youngest D was accepted to USC for this coming year, but decided on a different school (I am still in mourning over it). I am a firm believer that students can get whatever they want from their education, somewhat regardless of where they end up, if they are dedicated and diligent. You can be a total goof off at a “top ranked” school and come out much worse off than a dedicated student at a medium-ranked college. But to me, the sign of a great school is one that opens up a range of possibilities and exposes its students to the best opportunities. USC did that for my daughter and I would recommend it to anyone – Fight On!</p>