Hey folks

Haven't been around here in a while, but I thought it might be a good place to get some questions answered. I'm currently a Freshman Television major at Columbia College, and while the program is terrific, I've found myself looking back towards film, and possibly a school closer to home on the east coast. As a hopeful screenwriting major, I'm going to apply to NYU, because who doesn't, but realistically, I'm looking at Emerson, Ithaca, Temple, and Boston University. I guess I'll start there with these four -- outside of Emerson, which I know a good deal about (I have a friend who currently attends), what are the reputations of the remaining three school's film programs. Also, what might be some other suitable options for strong screenwriting programs (outside of the usual USC answer).

All of it is much appreciated!