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College Search & Selection
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<p>Ok, so I FINALLY finished my NYU application & essay...and I stopped being stressed for a while b/c I thought preparing for my audition wasn't gonna be a big deal at all...</p>

<p>MAN, WAS I WRONG.</p>

<p>I need so much help! First, I have no idea what 2 monologues to do b/c I haven't really done one before. I've only read lines for auditions in the past. But I know this part of the forum isn't about auditions, so here's my point:</p>

<p>Whether I figure out my NYU auditions or not, I'm not confident about getting in...yeah, I should be, I know- but I don't have the amazing grades in the amazing classes that everyone else has...I'm just hoping my talent will override my academics. So my problem is this: OTHER SCHOOLS.</p>

<p>Yes, I've been HORRIBLE about waiting the last minute; I know that. You just have to understand that this year has been a nightmare for me & I've only been focusing on the school I'm currently in...instead of the one I desire to go to. Now that I'm trying to get my goals up & be responsible, I'm CLUELESS.</p>

<p>I'd really like to know what schools are the best to literally go <em>ALL-OR-NOTHING</em> for my dream of Broadway. I plan on getting a BFA, but I just don't know where to apply now that it's so late! I'm going to try to apply to Ithaca, but the deadline is this Wednesday...I'm too late for BoCo, and those are pretty much the only schools I know of.</p>

<p>I'm from Alabama. Has anyone ever heard anything about University of Mobile's musical theater program? I've heard they've sent people to Broadway & Disney World before, and it's actually a great school...it's just that it's close to where I live now & I'd really rather go out-of-state. University of Mobile is a possibility, but New York is really pulling at my heart strings....</p>

<p>My parents are in the middle of a divorce & extrememly stressed out, so they haven't helped me at all- they don't support or believe in me b/c they think my dream is a joke...mainly b/c I refuse to settle. I don't want a backup plan & I don't want to MINOR in theater. I believe I can go far; I just need the guidance b/c I can be pretty irresponsible with my time...I want to apply to many more colleges, but I just don't know what's possible now! And if worse comes to worst, can I apply to the next semester with the same oppurtunities? I don't wanna put off college for a semester, but I feel like I have no choice.</p>

<p>I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get where I need to go, but I just feel helpless. I wanna go for my dream more than ever- LIFE IS AN ADVENTURE! Or at least it should be...</p>

<p>Oh yeah, I have a 3.5 GPA and I only made a 23 on my ACT.</p>

<p>Am I hopeless?</p>

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<p>As you have recognized, the biggest problem is beating the application deadlines. For schools that require auditions, you also have the issue of spots being open on dates that work for you.</p>

<p>Here are some suggestions:
University of the Arts - application deadline is March 15. Must audition for all theatre programs (BFA). Located in Philadelphia.</p>

<p>Muhlenberg College - BA program (audition not required but helps) and very well regarded. Standardized tests can be waived by submission of other materials (graded term paper?). App deadline is Feb 15. Located in Allentown PA.</p>

<p>Good luck and hang in there!</p>

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<p>SUNY Purchase?</p>

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<p>Awwww man. Too many questions here.</p>

<p>OK, first of all, what part of Alabama? Rural? City? How's the accent? You'll need to lose it for most parts, which means you'll want to pick a place that has great vocal/accent training.</p>

<p>The first place that comes to mind to me is NC School of the Arts. It's competitive, but I don't think your grades will count for much. Also look into Webster and Emerson.</p>

<p>Man, you need to get going on those auditions.</p>

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<p>i dont know when the deadline is, but montclair state (in nj) has a really amazing musical theater program which they say will be the equivalent of tisch in a few years..
its an easy busride of a little bit less than an hour to nyc</p>

<p>its also not as competitive yet as tisch</p>

<p>also.. check out a monologue book.. there are a lot of sucky ones out there, but i found a great contemporary monologue that is under 2 min and shows an amazing range.. dig throuhg them.. also look at a book of shakespear monolioes... that way u'll get ur two in there</p>

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<p>so i just checked msu , even tho i have no idea if it meets ur size/location/ etc req's....
<a href="http://www.montclair.edu/admissions/apply.html#freshman%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.montclair.edu/admissions/apply.html#freshman&lt;/a>
and the deadline for becoming a freshmen in fall 07 is march 4!</p>

<p>go for ur dreams!</p>

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<p>Hi borntosing, you might want to post this on the musical theater board, as I am sure they will be happy ro help you answer any questions and alliviate your fears. I am also a senior going for MT so I know how stressful it can. Unlike you I live in NYC and wanna get out for college. I figure I have to come back eventually and have lived here all my life.</p>

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<p>MichaelNKat, thanks so much! I'll get on those schools right now. :]</p>

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<p>Tarhunt, I'm aware that I'm not supposed to have an accent for my auditions...I don't have a bad Southern accent at all anyways. Just late night when I get too lazy to care, lol - Sorry about all the questions! I'll look into those schools a.s.a.p. Thanks! <3</p>

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<p>Booklet, you're amazing- thank you so much! <3</p>

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<p>I'll go post this on the musical theater board- I just figured I could get more responses on here, instead. Thanks for replying & good luck!</p>

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<p>UBC...U of arizona...university of cincinnati.</p>