Emerson College Top Questions

Emerson is an experience, and a haven for anyone interested in the Arts. It flourishes with opportunities for writers, actors, publishers, editors, singers, dancers, producers, etc. The connections available at this school exceed the expectations of any undergraduate, and Emerson turns you into the best you can be in your field.

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Because Emerson is a private school, they don't give out as much grants as you would like, so it is a very expensive college, BUT if you have a great GPA after your first year at Emerson and you are in need of financial assistance based on your FAFSA, they will definitely grant you a large amount of money. After I transferred there in the Spring of 2006, I had to take out loans to pay for my school and I was so distraught because it was so incredibly expensive. But I worked hard with my grades, and when the FAFSA came back for 2006-2007, I received $5,500/semester = $11,000. Talk about a tuition break! So, they help you out if you represent the school well with good grades and involvement!

Just a warning - you will have to take some classes during summer because for whatever the reason they aren't offered during the year (at least in the Prof. Studies program) and that just isn't fun at all. They're shorter more intense sessions and require A LOT out of you. My advice: be mentally prepared if you have to take one and make sure your friends/significant other knows to take care of you during that time period. When I said it was intense, I mean INTENSE. Also, I believe that whatever you bring in yourself to the school is what you'll get out of it, only enhanced. Especially if you're creative, don't hold back at all no matter what class you're in. I promise something in any class with spark something inside you. This place is that good.

If you aren't sure what you want and want to wildly experiment, Emerson is not the school for you. But if you've been writing/performing/filming since you could sit up on your own, welcome to the Emerson Mafia.

I would reccommend Emerson College to anyone who hated high school and wants a completely different experience.

Honestly, I wish I would not have come here. There are perks, but I feel as if I haven't learned anything, and have wasted SOOOO much money here.

I really can't think of a better place for me to be. I've never EVER thought of transferring.

Don't come to Emerson if your mind isn't already set on what you want to do because the margin for error is very slim (we don't offer that many majors). If you don't get involved you're missing out and won't learn as much as you should or good. The industries we will be joining after graduation are tough and competitive and you need to know your stuff. Know that Emerson faculty can be a mixed bag because there is a lot of turnover, but overall they tend to be pretty good. Emerson is not a normal college, it is small, artsy, a little gay (in a fabulous way) and there is no rea; campus. Be open minded, think outside of the box, and explore the city because it's an awesome experience.

Hardly any straight guys to go around. I mean in comparison to other schools. There are more girls than guys, so sometimes it's hard. And sometimes you feel like you know everyone in the school, but you don't. There is always someone new to meet, you just have to try. But it is a great school and I love it.