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Hi Kevin,
Thanks for your interest in Cal State East Bay (CSUEB).
The Princeton Review selected Cal State East Bay as a "Best in the West" college in 2010 for the seventh consecutive year. The report is based on surveys of current students, who noted the following highlights about our University: affordable tuition, small class sizes, and a multicultural community. Princeton Review also rated Cal State East Bay as a "Best Business School" in 2010, for the fourth year in a row.
U.S. News & World Report recognized as a "topâtier" institution among master'sâgranting universities in the West annual "America's Best Colleges" guide. In the 2009 guide, Cal State East Bay was noted for its exceptionally diverse student body, ranking as the second-most diverse master's-granting university in the Western region.
Under the direction of President Mohammad H. Qayoumi, CSUEB is striving to become a model of sustainability. You may have read the news that California Public Utilities Commission approved a PG&E fuel cell for installation on our Hayward campus which makes CSUEB one of the first college campuses in Northern California to have a fuel cell. Already, CSUEB holds one of the largest collections of solar electric panels in Northern California thanks to a record $3.4 million rebate from PG&E in 2004. Zipcar just launched on campus earlier this month offering a convenient, economical and environmentally friendly alternative to owning a car.
Faculty members are not only dedicated to their students but to also pursing advancement within their research areas. Professor of Geography & Environmental Studies Karina Garbesi participates in energy analysis at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Forbes magazine wrote about Accounting and Finance Professor Jerry Luiâs research on Google stock manipulation. Professor of Biological Sciences Chris Kitting participated in his second NASA mission in June 2010. Since 1997, David Stronck, professor of teacher education, has received more than $1 million in funding from Genentech Inc. to improve and expand science education in Bay Area schools. If you watch Bay Area news stations, you have a good chance of seeing Economist Stephen Shmanske or Political Science Professor Elizabeth Bergman commenting on topical events.
We invite you to take a campus tour and see CSUEB for yourself.
Hi Kevin,
Thanks for your interest in Cal State East Bay (CSUEB).
The Princeton Review selected Cal State East Bay as a "Best in the West" college in 2010 for the seventh consecutive year. The report is based on surveys of current students, who noted the following highlights about our University: affordable tuition, small class sizes, and a multicultural community. Princeton Review also rated Cal State East Bay as a "Best Business School" in 2010, for the fourth year in a row.
U.S. News & World Report recognized as a "topâtier" institution among master'sâgranting universities in the West annual "America's Best Colleges" guide. In the 2009 guide, Cal State East Bay was noted for its exceptionally diverse student body, ranking as the second-most diverse master's-granting university in the Western region.
Under the direction of President Mohammad H. Qayoumi, CSUEB is striving to become a model of sustainability. You may have read the news that California Public Utilities Commission approved a PG&E fuel cell for installation on our Hayward campus which makes CSUEB one of the first college campuses in Northern California to have a fuel cell. Already, CSUEB holds one of the largest collections of solar electric panels in Northern California thanks to a record $3.4 million rebate from PG&E in 2004. Zipcar just launched on campus earlier this month offering a convenient, economical and environmentally friendly alternative to owning a car.
Faculty members are not only dedicated to their students but to also pursing advancement within their research areas. Professor of Geography & Environmental Studies Karina Garbesi participates in energy analysis at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Forbes magazine wrote about Accounting and Finance Professor Jerry Luiâs research on Google stock manipulation. Professor of Biological Sciences Chris Kitting participated in his second NASA mission in June 2010. Since 1997, David Stronck, professor of teacher education, has received more than $1 million in funding from Genentech Inc. to improve and expand science education in Bay Area schools. If you watch Bay Area news stations, you have a good chance of seeing Economist Stephen Shmanske or Political Science Professor Elizabeth Bergman commenting on topical events.
We invite you to take a campus tour and see CSUEB for yourself.
University of Southern California?
Q. Any information about the college? I'm trying to get into the filmmaking business. I heard you have to have a really well GPA, and do lots of extra activities. Is the school worth it? Also, what is the ACT and SAT score they prefer to get in? I like the school so far, but I want opinions? Please and thanks!
Also, I am a girl. What is the lifestyle like in California and at the school? I'm from Mississippi and live in Louisiana. I am educated for anyone who is mean. Serious answers please!!
Also, I am a girl. What is the lifestyle like in California and at the school? I'm from Mississippi and live in Louisiana. I am educated for anyone who is mean. Serious answers please!!
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To be competitive for admission to USC you need a 2140+ SAT, 32+ ACT, and a 3.8+ unweighted GPA. That's a very strong 3.8 as many applicants are from top private and public high schools with very rigorous curriculum. But those admitted freshman averages include stats (that may be much lower) from those with amazing talents other than academics, like recruited athletes, so you'd want to be above those averages. 25% of USC accepted freshman scored over 2250 on their SAT.
You will need strong extracurriculars to stand out, and community service.
USC feels like a community more than many other colleges. It's easy to be involved, there is a lot of enthusiasm on campus. USC is in a sketchy area of LA, but the campus and patrolled area is generally as safe as other local campuses. USC is close enough to hang out areas like Pasadena, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and there is zipcar available on campus, and ok public transportation.
USC admits about 20% of applicants, but the film programs generally admit less than 5% of applicants. USC film school is extremely competitive, in all departments. They admit about 50 for production and 24 for screenwriting, similarly low numbers in other film departments. Film production is now a BFA for incoming freshman (as is screenwriting), so double majoring is probably out.
A good thing about USC is the you can take classes outside of your major easier than at a lot of other colleges, so if you don't get into film you can take a lot of the classes anyway. Many of my son's friends graduate from USC after 3 years, or in 4 years with a Master's degree also, due to AP credits, which is a big advantage.
If you are thinking of going into film production, be sure you understand how it works. You don't get a job directing even after graduating from USC film school, you might get a job as an assistant (not assistant director) if you're lucky and do that for years. Generally how you direct is you enter your films that you've made on your own to film festivals, etc and get noticed, then a studio or production company gives you a distribution deal, then you re-make your film in a big way, or another film, and you have to come up with all the financing yourself, that means raising more money than you've ever seen in your life. Most never get financing. The chance that one will ever pay their rent while directing movies is about zero. Many film grads end up doing other things like doing corporate films. While everyone talks about the contacts you'll make at USC, what they don't talk about is that many of those kids already have strong contacts and really there is not enough to go around. People in the industry hold their contacts and favors very close to the vest.
NY Times article - For Film Graduates, an Altered Job Picture:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/05/movies/film-school-graduates-job-prospects-at-usc-nyu-ucla.html?_r=0
You might also look at Chapman/Dodge, and Loyola Marymount. If you're a CA resident, then Cal State LA and CSUN and some of the other public colleges have good film programs, even community colleges like Pasadena City College, LACC and LAVC have good programs. UCLA's is a junior transfer program for everyone, no freshman admissions. There are many good film programs all over the US, even Harvard has a program (VES concentration) and a strong Hollywood presence. The average stats for those admitted to film programs tend to be higher than those admitted in the general applicant pool to the college.
Hollywood Reporter Top Film Schools:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-reporter-top-25-film-schools-usc-ucla-afi-353726
Don't spend money on for-profit film schools, they are useful for those who are already successful in the industry, want to expand their skillset, and have the high tuition in their checking account. Art type colleges/schools like AFI, Art Center College of Design and CalArts are legit, but it's best to attend a regular college so one has a back up skill to earn a living. Different film schools generally specialize in different types of films.
Kids who have the passion to have a teeny chance in the industry have typically been interested in film since middle school or even before, have been writing, filming, editing, acting, every week. By the time they're applying to college film programs many have won numerous awards and have a lot of experience. It has to be a true passion to be able to push through and keep going because it's just so competitive and tough.
Because USC gives very generous merit awards to top students/National Merit Finalists, they are able to nab top students from the Ivies.
Good luck!
To be competitive for admission to USC you need a 2140+ SAT, 32+ ACT, and a 3.8+ unweighted GPA. That's a very strong 3.8 as many applicants are from top private and public high schools with very rigorous curriculum. But those admitted freshman averages include stats (that may be much lower) from those with amazing talents other than academics, like recruited athletes, so you'd want to be above those averages. 25% of USC accepted freshman scored over 2250 on their SAT.
You will need strong extracurriculars to stand out, and community service.
USC feels like a community more than many other colleges. It's easy to be involved, there is a lot of enthusiasm on campus. USC is in a sketchy area of LA, but the campus and patrolled area is generally as safe as other local campuses. USC is close enough to hang out areas like Pasadena, Santa Monica, Hollywood, and there is zipcar available on campus, and ok public transportation.
USC admits about 20% of applicants, but the film programs generally admit less than 5% of applicants. USC film school is extremely competitive, in all departments. They admit about 50 for production and 24 for screenwriting, similarly low numbers in other film departments. Film production is now a BFA for incoming freshman (as is screenwriting), so double majoring is probably out.
A good thing about USC is the you can take classes outside of your major easier than at a lot of other colleges, so if you don't get into film you can take a lot of the classes anyway. Many of my son's friends graduate from USC after 3 years, or in 4 years with a Master's degree also, due to AP credits, which is a big advantage.
If you are thinking of going into film production, be sure you understand how it works. You don't get a job directing even after graduating from USC film school, you might get a job as an assistant (not assistant director) if you're lucky and do that for years. Generally how you direct is you enter your films that you've made on your own to film festivals, etc and get noticed, then a studio or production company gives you a distribution deal, then you re-make your film in a big way, or another film, and you have to come up with all the financing yourself, that means raising more money than you've ever seen in your life. Most never get financing. The chance that one will ever pay their rent while directing movies is about zero. Many film grads end up doing other things like doing corporate films. While everyone talks about the contacts you'll make at USC, what they don't talk about is that many of those kids already have strong contacts and really there is not enough to go around. People in the industry hold their contacts and favors very close to the vest.
NY Times article - For Film Graduates, an Altered Job Picture:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/05/movies/film-school-graduates-job-prospects-at-usc-nyu-ucla.html?_r=0
You might also look at Chapman/Dodge, and Loyola Marymount. If you're a CA resident, then Cal State LA and CSUN and some of the other public colleges have good film programs, even community colleges like Pasadena City College, LACC and LAVC have good programs. UCLA's is a junior transfer program for everyone, no freshman admissions. There are many good film programs all over the US, even Harvard has a program (VES concentration) and a strong Hollywood presence. The average stats for those admitted to film programs tend to be higher than those admitted in the general applicant pool to the college.
Hollywood Reporter Top Film Schools:
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/hollywood-reporter-top-25-film-schools-usc-ucla-afi-353726
Don't spend money on for-profit film schools, they are useful for those who are already successful in the industry, want to expand their skillset, and have the high tuition in their checking account. Art type colleges/schools like AFI, Art Center College of Design and CalArts are legit, but it's best to attend a regular college so one has a back up skill to earn a living. Different film schools generally specialize in different types of films.
Kids who have the passion to have a teeny chance in the industry have typically been interested in film since middle school or even before, have been writing, filming, editing, acting, every week. By the time they're applying to college film programs many have won numerous awards and have a lot of experience. It has to be a true passion to be able to push through and keep going because it's just so competitive and tough.
Because USC gives very generous merit awards to top students/National Merit Finalists, they are able to nab top students from the Ivies.
Good luck!
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