<p>My daughter is researching schools in the Eastern U.S. for BFA musical theatre or straight acting. (She will also apply to a few non-audition BA programs with strong performance emphasis - once she's figured out what those are.)</p>
<p>Can anyone provide a list of the BFA programs that have a "cut" program? My daughter has come across a few already (Emerson and Boston Conservatory I believe) but I'm sure there are more out there. She'll of course confirm the information once she has her list narrowed down; just looking for a little help with the initial search.</p>
<p>thanks!</p>
<p>Emerson does have a cut program, as does University of Arizona. I wasn’t aware that Boston Conservatory has a cut program - at least - not in the same way that Emerson does. There are many schools where you have juries or boards at certain points where your progress is appraised and where you can be put on probation or even cut - I believe this list is rather large and ranges from schools where every year some are cut to those where it rarely happens. Personally, I see these as more of evaluation programs than cut programs, and for the most part my daughter and I were fine with these programs being in her mix. </p>
<p>Then, there are schools where you have to audition to progress - such as getting into Point Park into the BA program and then auditioning for BFA. </p>
<p>So, it depends what you mean by cut program. If you are more specific as to which schools you are curious about, I’m sure you could research their policies, and if you still have questions I’m sure there are plenty of people on this site with first hand knowledge.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>BoCo does not have a cut program. They may at times cut students who are not meeting the minimum requirements of the program – most schools do this. It is not the same thing as cutting students who are performing well in order to meet a certain number.</p>
<p>Boco does NOT ADJUST their class size in any way. Boco uses what they call a promotional system after sophomore year. Rarely, and I mean rarely is anyone ever cut purely on talent progression. In every case, the decision not to promote is due solely to the student’s lack of effort or failing grades. In every case, the student is put on probation and has a full semester to make the changes necessary to continue on. On average, only 3 to 5 students are actually not promoted on from the accepted freshman class.</p>