Help a transfer who isn't sure where he can get in! (PLEASE?!)

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi there! My name's Pat. I currently go to Emerson College. I transferred here this last year from a community college... but there's some issues with my major, so unfortunately I think I'm going to have to transfer out. I really need some advice as to which schools I can get into with my stats/achievements!</p>

<p>If you could tell me whether I'm in range for those three schools... and suggest Theatre Programs that would be good fit for my stats... that would be so, so amazing. </p>

<p>Schools I am considering:
-New York University [TISCH: Drama]
-Boston University [Theatre Arts]
-Ithaca University [Theatre]</p>

<p>Education:
-Emerson College: Fall '10 - . One semester of coursework completed (doing my second now). 3.58 GPA.
-Bristol Community College: Fall '09 - Spring '10. Two semesters of coursework. 3.77 GPA. (twice on Dean's List)
-Joseph Case High School: Fall '05 - Spring '09. High School Diploma. 2.59 GPA. (I know, right?)</p>

<p>SATs:
-Because I'll be heading into my Junior year and I've completed a full year, I do not need to submit my SATs. (which, isn't a bad thing... they're like 1800 total)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
-Creator, Producer, & Host of WECB's (Emerson radio station) "How To Succeed in Radio Without Really Trying," a talk/music show about theatre, film, & TV.
-Camera operator of The Emerson Channel.
-Assistant Director of theatre productions such as Blood Brothers ('10), Epic Proportions ('10), Aida ('10), & Caucasian Chalk Circle ('10).
-Director & Designer of a production of the musical The Last Five Years ('10) and a play (which I also wrote) called The Other Side. ('09).
-Actor with 3 different theatre companies, involved in approx. 12 shows in the past couple of years.
-High school activities included: Football team, Basketball team, Newspaper editor, Literary Journal editor, Theatre (obviously!), Yearbook, etc.</p>

<p>Employment/Volunteer:
-Aid to a disabled woman.
-Swansea Recreational Summer Camp [Camp Counselor]
-Sears [Retail - Shoe Department]
-Swansea Public Library [Assistant Librarian]
-Pet Partners [Volunteer
-Animal Advocates [Volunteer]</p>

<p>Essay:
-I'm going to write about overcoming the obstacle of both my parents dying at a young age, and how I'm a stronger and better person today because of it. I'm a very, very good writer, so this should be strong. </p>

<p>Other:
-I plan to submit some sample work I've done (scenes from a couple of plays I wrote, stills from productions I directed, etc.) so they can get a taste for my creativity and passion. </p>

<p>Thank you so much!</p>

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<p>I don’t know much about theater programs, but I can fill you on Tisch.
(1) Your scores do not play a significant part in admission to Tisch, your audition does. You’ve already started college, which means you would not be able to complete Tisch on time. You Would have to spend 3 years here (minimum, possibly more). Tisch majors are typically very credit intensive. (Most Tisch students do not attempt a double major unless they plan on taking summer classes). Also, Tisch is probably the most difficult art school in the US for acting to get into and has an incredibly low acceptance rate.</p>

<p>(2) Now if (1) doesn’t seem at all problematic can you AFFORD NYU? For example: I’m not in Tisch, I’m in CAS, which means my total cost of attendance is a bit lower than what you would expect, but tuition + room and board + misc. fees. The total bill comes to $60,000/yr. That’s pretty typical. And financial aid? For a transfer? Doesn’t exist. </p>

<p>So if (1) and (2) don’t present any problems, then by all means apply. =)</p>

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<p>If neither of those were an issue… do you think my stats are okay enough to have a CHANCE?</p>

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<p>S/He already answered you:

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