If I can’t afford to visit schools, will colleges hold this against me?
Not at all. See above!
How do I know if choosing a college that offers a double degree makes sense for me?
Generally students choose a double degree for one of three reasons: 1) their parents insist; 2) they feel if this doesn’t work out I can always do that; and 3) the liberal arts and a balanced education are very important to them. Remember a degree is a degree. If you are academically inclined, a university […]
I love the arts, and want to major in voice. But I also want to have fun in college and go to basketball games and be in a frat! Where’s the best place to go to experience it all?
It all sounds great! You want a university based program. A place like Syracuse comes to mind. They have a huge dome in the middle of the campus, and students can go to games (for an additional fee of course)! Greek life is very popular there too, as it is at most major universities.
Are there schools where I can do my art “on the side”
Yes, hundreds, but what is offered to non majors is completely different from school to school. Call or visit the school and ask what classes in your area of interest are open to non majors.
My high school knows very little about visual and performing arts schools. What should I do?
Speak with your arts teachers — they can be a great resource. Or seek out an expert firm like ArtsBridge.
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.
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