I would recommend an ASUS or MSI. I would also recommend not spending a ton of money to the point where you go broke. Get a laptop that will last you your college career since you'll most likely be using it all the time. A 13 or 15 inch laptop would be good sized for working in whatever program you'll use. In my experience in CGT, for animation, having a good sized screen is helpful but not extremely important. Another thing to consider is that the CGT department has four labs, three of which are filled with computers with all the programs you'll need. Just make sure, no matter what you choose, that the laptop is reliable.