<p>Do you think it hurts a kids chance at a BFA program if they let the school know they would also be willing to go into their auditioned BA as an alternative?</p>
<p>I can’t see why it would. It demonstrates a commitment to the school, which a lot of them seem to value.</p>
<p>I would suggest that you do a little research and then have a conversation (in person or via e-mail) with a faculty member or admissions person. At some schools, I know for sure that they discourage applicants from considering the BA as a back-up plan to the BFA; they want kids in the BA who really <em>want</em> to be there and won’t spend 4 years wishing they’d auditioned into the BFA. There are good reasons to want a BA program, obviously. Just…proceed with caution.</p>
<p>I do know someone who is convinced that this strategy kept them out of USC. Of course, there’s no telling if they are correct. Echoing, “Proceed with caution.”</p>
<p>It always worried me. Like, “Oh she’s willing to do our BA, so we’ll put her there and move someone into BFA.” That was my concern so I decided against it. It really is a struggle if a school is your favorite, and their BA is also auditioned. Hmm… I understand your question, but I guess I’m not able to really help. :S</p>