Boston University School OF Theatre

College Majors Theater/Drama Majors
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<p>Despite what has been said about Paolo DiFabio on here... or any other perceived negative connotations about BU.</p>

<p>I am here to say that if you are looking to become a professional actor. Look no further.</p>

<p>I am currently a freshmen in the school of theatre (performance side).</p>

<p>And i love it</p>

<p>I am here to answer all and any questions</p>

<p>I can deeply tell you the good, the good and the good, because anything else does not exist here.</p>

<p>this is the best undergrad theatre school. PERIOD!</p>

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<p>Glad you are so happy at BU, ilovesyouporgy. It’s a terrific program, and Paolo is great.</p>

<p>You have an interesting screen name!</p>

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<p>Hi ilove,</p>

<p>Thank you for joining us! BU is definitely on my daughter’s short list of programs to audition to. My understanding is they take about 100 actors, yes? How does that relate to performance opportunities, getting to know profs, etc.? Also, I am interested in knowing about how housing affects the campus experience. Does everyone scatter into private housing throughout the city after freshman year?</p>

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<p>Fingers crossed that you see my son on campus next year! He has a very good friend that is also a freshman this year in performance, and she also LOVES it.</p>

<p>Now, if this is too personal, I apologize and don’t feel you need answer it, but could you give us some of your academic numbers from high school? Such as SAT or ACT, GPA, and what kind of classes you took (AP or honors or what).</p>

<p>Again, only answer if you are comfortable.</p>

<p>Did you feel the SOT fought for you at all for admission to BU?</p>

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<p>Actually, my requests for your scores, GPA, etc., is a bit personal, and I apologize for asking. If however, you wanted to PM me . . . LOL!</p>

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<p>Hello All!</p>

<p>I would rather not submit my exact numbers academically (primarily because i dont remember them)</p>

<p>Throughout my high school career i only took about 6 honor level courses, and never set foot into an AP class.</p>

<p>What I would urge, that being said, is If the school suspects and feels you can survive the academic rigor of the program they shouldnt have any problem accepting you.</p>

<p>BU’s performance track appears to be heavily based on the actor, and while I can imagine there may be some cases of extreme sole geniusness. The determing factor truly is when you walk into the lovely audition ( which is a beautiful thing). At the end of my 15 plus audition tour the only audition, I felt wanted, welcomed, and ready to play, was BU’s.</p>

<p>As far as the 100 accepted, that sounds about right, because at the end of the day there are about 50 performance freshmen.</p>

<p>I honestly do feel that BU’s program is top notch and is really doing great things. </p>

<p>The only con that flies into my head though, is the large freshmen class, i honestly do feel that it would be better to have about 20 less. But i may be one one of the 20 cut so maybe not LOL</p>

<p>No but in all honesty the way the freshmen performance track works is in the first semester the class is split into two groups (A&B) and going to voice and speech with 25 is not a bad situation.</p>

<p>The studio classes normally have about 25, which is definitely representative of a true conservatory program.</p>

<p>I have a great relationship with all of my professors in the school of theatre, it is only about the second week, and i definetly make sure i have my presence. But that is one of the things I have been taught very early (see and be seen).</p>

<p>The majority of the sophomores,juniors,and seniors do find off campus housing in surrounding neighborhoods. </p>

<p>&& Marbleheader SOT do what they HAVE to, to get who they WANT to.</p>

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<p>Thank you, ilove!</p>

<p>Would you be nice enough to share with us the merit/talent scholarship opportunities? I see that the Presidential award is $20,000/year. What has been your experience (and those of your classmates) for talent awards?</p>

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<p>Skewlcounselor, about the off campus living – SOT students are not scattered throughout the city. Allston, which is directly adjacent to the part of the campus where the College of Fine Arts is located, has lots of affordable apartments, and that’s where most of the SOT students live. The majority of the apartments are about a 10 to 15 minute walk from the CFA.</p>

<p>(During freshman year, most SOT students live in one of the three large freshman dorms that are located very near the CFA building. Two of those dorms have an “arts” floor that the freshmen can request to be on.)</p>

<p>BFA students spend most of their time at the CFA and only have a few classes elsewhere on campus. </p>

<p>Off-campus housing is generally cheaper than living in the dorms, though rents vary. The biggest saving comes from not having to be on a meal plan.</p>

<p>SOT students feel that living off campus is much more conducive to working on scenes and rehearsing at home than dorm living is.</p>

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<p>Thanks for this info as my D is interested in the program. Are there opportunities for student run productions?</p>