A theater award!

Applying to College
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<p>Hi! I recently competed in the Maine One-Act festival.</p>

<p>Anyway, I got the lead role of the play, Pinocchio, which is wonderful because I have such a blast pretending to be a cackling 7-year-old-delinquent! ^_^ (This is the original story, not the sappy, Disney-corrupted one.)</p>

<p>Our drama club won 1st place once again, which is spectacular! We get to move on to the State level, competing with the cream of the crop. It's probably the best time in the world. We are all super-duper excited!</p>

<p>Anyhow, I should probably get to the point (haha, I'm still ecstatic from last night's win). At the regional drama festival, I was honored with the "All Festival Cast" award. This was given to the best actors and actresses out of the entire festival, which consisted of eight schools.</p>

<p>I was just wondering how colleges regard such an award.</p>

<p>My friends tell me that later on, I'm likely to get the "All Festival Cast" award for the State level as well. (I don't mean to be arrogant)</p>

<p>How would colleges look at a State-level award?</p>

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<p>I think it is HUGE. It's been our experience that colleges LOVE involvement in drama. esp long-term, leading-role type involvement. that is probably more important that the actual award saying you are the best actor/actress...but that is just a bonus! Not only are you committed to it, but you stood out as one of the best at it. I would consider building your college essays around this experience.. maybe start out in pinocchio's "voice" for example, with a line from the play to grab their attention. could be a really interesting essay. ...</p>

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<p>How wonderful-I am so excited for you!!! Not only did you have FUN, but you were honored for your hard work & talent. CONGRTS. I would make it a point to send an update to the admission offices of the schools you have applied to-it could make your application even stronger....or if you are a jr...then be sure to mention it in your applications next year-incorporate the experience in your college essays. Good Luck!</p>