March 26|2008

Dear Jancy:  For 20 years my life has been filled with indecision and anxiety about my future, now I am incredibly excited because I believe advertising is my calling. The problem is that I am a sophomore at a very good university in the southeast but am stuck majoring in communications. I feel like finishing up my degree here might be a waste of time, time I could use going to a place like Miami Ad School. Do you think dropping out and getting started on my advertising goals is a good idea? I appreciate the insight!

If you are excited about this career path and your school doesn't have a good advertising program (sounds like that's a given) there's no down side to applying to a great advertising program at a place like Miami Ad School, or VCU Brandcenter (formerly Adcenter---they've just re-named themselves). Both schools have holistic approaches to advertising and turn out exceptional young art directors, writers and planners. meanwhile you're not wasting your time as a communications major, but there's no question that if you are interested in one of those streams you will have a superior experience in a program designed to see you get a good job straight out of school, taught by top professionals.