Emerson BA versus BFA

College Majors Theater/Drama Majors
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<p>Can anyone tell me whether it's easier or the same to get into the Emerson BA program as compared to the BFA? I realize that they are both by audition only, but I'm wondering whether one or the other is more selective and what the actual numbers are. </p>

<p>I'm also wondering whether the BA program takes more students by early action than the BFA program, which I understand takes very few.</p>

<p>One more question for any Emerson experts out there... my D is leaning toward applying EA to the BA program, but wants to have a program that can include musical theatre and some dance. Does anyone know whether the Emerson BA is strictly for acting, or whether it can be tailored to fit individual interests?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>good question.</p>

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<p>I’m also considering Emerson for BA. I know in some schools that have both BA and BFA programs the students in the BA program feel a bit neglected. Has anyone heard about this with Emerson?</p>

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<p>bump</p>

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<p>We have a friend from two years ago who auditioned for the BFA program at Emerson, and was offered the BA instead. She thought long and hard (I know she had a couple of BFA offers, but I don’t remember where) but Emerson was her far and away top choice- so she decided to go for it. Fast forward two years- she LOVES it there, and seems to have had a number of cool performance opportunities- including plenty of singing and dancing </p>