Choosing the right school is really tough these days; there are tons of options and promises from schools. And with many schools it is just a business, making money is more important than provide a quality education. Schools have to pay for their program, that is a given, but choosing a school is not something to take lightly.
As a teacher, parents are always asking me what to do. Should we go into debt? Will there be jobs? Does a school really make a difference? I think it is different for every student, so there is definitely not one answer. I have visited a number of schools and there has bee a huge range quality and costs. I think there can be great teachers anywhere, but what I always tell my students is that your peers can push you that much more. So you want to be surrounded by the best in the price range you can afford. Also a good school with a great scholarship, wins over a great school with tons of debt.
On another note, some what I call “pay schools” (schools that look at your stock portfolio vs. your art portfolio) have their advantages for a select group of top students. These students will be marketing tools for the school, which means that they will do what ever it takes to get them a top internship and/or industry job. So as I said, there is not just one answer. Here is a guide that I came across, hope it helps. – Cornell
