Does attending an arts high school like LaGuardia or Interlochen give me an advantage in being accepted at a performing or visual arts college?
In all our years in college admissions, we can honestly say that most students who got in were from plain old public high schools!
Should I take any private lessons with a teacher in my major?
If you are going into a program where the applied teacher is critical (instrumental music, voice, opera, composition, etc), then yes, you should either take lessons with a few teachers or ask to sit in on one.
Do SAT’s matter? I hear artistic students do better on the ACT? Is this true?
Sometimes artistic students do better on the ACT. The SAT was designed as an aptitude test. It tests your reasoning and verbal abilities, not what you’ve learned in school. In fact, the SAT was supposed to be a test that one could not study for (studying does not change one’s aptitude). The ACT, on the […]
What is the Common App?
The Common App (www.commonapp.org) allows students to apply to many schools using one application. While each school has their own supplement, the process is made somewhat easier with this tool. Over 800 colleges use the Common App.
If I apply to an audition school, is it possible to apply Early Decision or Early Action?
It wasn’t the case a few years back, but some schools now offer this option.
Are the application deadlines different for arts schools?
Very often they are, and many students miss out! Go to each college website (don’t rely on the common app site), and check each out carefully. Often colleges that prescreen require that you submit materials by November 1st or earlier.
To how many audition schools should I apply?
It can vary, but ArtsBridge performing arts clients generally apply to 8-10 schools.
Do grades matter when applying to major in the arts?
Grades matter and scores matter. Colleges in the arts are getting so many applicants they are looking for any reason to turn someone down to make their decisions easier! Generally, high school performance is a terrific indicator of how a student will do in college.
How can I get the admissions review committee to notice ME, among all of the applications they receive?
Be who you are and show who you are. Admissions committees are genuinely interested in the whole person — beyond what they read on your transcript or recommendations. Don’t be shy about your accomplishments and be sure to take the time to write an honest and thoughtful essay that is specific to that institution. Your […]
Is it easier academically to get into a conservatory-type program than a university based program?
Yes, generally, it is. What matters most of the time is your audition. However, there are fewer stand-alone programs than there used to be. For example, only two stand-alone theater programs now exist; Juilliard (BFA in Acting) and Boston Conservatory (BFA in Musical Theater). All of the others are university based.
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