<p>As an FYI nugget that I just got confirmation on from an admissions contact. </p>
<p>Emerson no longer has mandatory cut system. Starting with this year's applying class their plan is to enroll 18 first-year students in BFA Acting and 18 first-year students in BFA Musical Theatre. And, starting with that class, they will replace the Junior year Departmental requirement of a 16 student maximum in those programs and the "re-audition" process with a probationary system based on grades, juries, and conduct.</p>
<p>Both of these programs are still intensive, rigorous programs with high expectations but they do not need to reach a 16 student maximum for Junior and Senior year. </p>
<p>I used to live in Boston and am a big fan of Emerson so I wanted to bring this change to the forums attention in case any of you were interested.</p>
<p>It was only a matter of time. With Depaul getting rid of their cut policy, Emerson stood out among the better schools as the only one left with a cut policy (though Point Park has sort of a reverse cut where everyone starts as BAs and not everyone gets into the BFA) My daughter did not apply there only because of that policy. I am sure it also didn’t help them with kids deciding between multiple schools either.</p>
<p>My D left off her list any schools with cut programs or audition for BFA at the end of freshman or sophomore year. She knew she wanted a BFA and there are plenty to choose from, so that was a deal breaker for her. She felt if she went through this whole process she didn’t want to worry if she would get cut or not get into the BFA program.</p>