Sorry for the late response - I was doubtful of any responses. That aside, USC is getting a bit difficult to get in. My year the avg. SAT score was 1310 and GPA 3.8.(WT) Now, I'm hearing it's 1350 and a 4.0 GPA. It's quite a pretty penny to come here if you don't have any financial aid, but if you're interested in film, it's the right place to be. I haven't had any experience with UCLA film classes, but USC works with having a lecture then a discussion with a group of 20 students or so. I'm loving the classes and we have guest speakers coming in left and right - from Spielberg to Marcia Clark. UCLA's film program starts during the junior year, so that's one set back. Other California schools which I'm hearing good things from w/ film are Cal State University Northridge and Chapman University. Anyway, we should get in touch sometime, locals.