Well, I really enjoyed my visit to the school. I met with a professor and she said that I would be able to work in her lab. Also, I found out that they noted on my application that I'd be a good candidate for the MS/PhD program. The prof said that I could continue to work in her lab, do my dissertation under her supervision, and get full tuition remission + a stipend if I want to go for the PhD. The MS program is smaller than the other schools that I've been accepted to (only about 20 students per class) and I got the feeling that it would be easier to get my top choice external placements there. Plus, I've lived here in Boston for my whole life, and I'm looking forward to living in a new place. So, it just felt like the best fit!
I loved Emerson and all the grad students seem really happy there. I'm sure you will love it too!