@retromercury - a group of parents from the class of 2024 had a frank discussion about this topic last year and we agreed on the following - it’s really helpful to get some objective feedback before you apply to schools, not to say “good enough” but to give you perspective. For many students the first objective feedback they get IS college admissions and that can be pretty brutal if where they think they are doesn’t match up to their audition results. So where do you get objective feedback on your acting? Auditioning for programs outside your school is one potential avenue. Finding a really honest coach might be another. Participating in Thespian festivals or competitions or summer programs where there is a wider mix of performers from all over are great ways to get yourself out there. You don’t need to get prizes or to win accolades - you just need to make sure you’re able to swim in the larger pond and be prepared for the level of competition that exists for admission to many programs.