I'm leaning towards Columbia, but any thoughts out there? Anybody else in the same situation?

Huge congratulations for being accepted! How are you celebrating?

I suppose one place to start is to clarify within yourself what city you would want to spend at least the next several years in. Do you have any ideas?

USC Screenwriting vs. Columbia, right?

Well, Columbia, from my one friend that goes there, can take several years longer than USC.

They also require a year exploring all disciplines before you choose your concentration.

How sure are you that you want to be a screenwriter?

That's where I would start. It would be a shame to be stuck in a screenwriting program when you'd rather be focusing on cinematography, etc.

Not too many of us here at USC applied to Columbia, if any, and I imagine the reverse is true...they are very different programs who attract very different students.

Good luck, it's a very difficult decision!