<p>I'm so confused about where I should go. I want to double major in English and theatre (just acting or theatre arts or something, not musical theatre). I want to be able to get both degrees (some double majors at some colleges sound more like minors). I would love to do theatre professionally, but I don't want to strictly major in theatre because that just doesn't offer much security. I want to be able to teach high school English and theatre someday if I want to. Perhaps even go back to college for a master's or even a doctorate someday and teach at the college level. I just want to keep all doors open. </p>
<p>I already got accepted to Indiana University, and since I'm in state and have good grades/SAT scores it would probably be the cheapest option. I also applied to Valparaiso University as a safety.</p>
<p>My 1st SAT was 600 math, 730 english, 700 writing. I retook it and I have to wait another 2 weeks or so before I'll know what I got, but I'm really confident my math will go up, which was hurting me before. I'm taking the ACT for the first time in December. I don't plan on taking subject tests unless I find a school I REALLY want to go to that requires them, otherwise I'll just hope my ACT turns out to be good. Today's the last day to sign up so I guess I have to figure that out fast :P</p>
<p>I'm applying to Oberlin for sure. I want the school I apply to to have a lot of bright students where education will be the primary focus.. Other than that, I don't have many specifics. Size doesn't matter much, but I'd like to stay north of Tennessee and definitely not go to California. </p>
<p>After that it's up in the air.. I need schools with good financial aid though, I can NOT afford to spend 30-40k a year.. that's half my parent's combined income, y'know?</p>
<p>I also only want to audition for Oberlin and one other school. Other than that I want theatre programs you don't have to audition for.</p>
<p>didn't you ask the exact same question last week and didn't you get some very thoughtful answers at that time? the same limited cast of characters will be reading your post again. but, anyway, here's my 2 piddlin' cents:</p>
<p>the problem is that you are trying to have all of your very specific needs and desires fit into one place in one time frame. it's not going to happen exactly as you picture it. try to be a little more flexible. consider minoring in or taking a number of courses in theatre rather than a double major. if that's a hard fit, consider joining a reperatory company in the town or city where you go to school. consider summer school. consider a junior year exchange program that allows you to spend as much time as possible on theatre. consider getting a second degree at another school after you get your English degree.</p>
<p>BTW, with your grades and test scores, you will probably be offered lots of merit scholarship money, and you may qualify for some need based assistance as well. it's doubtful the bottom line will be in the $30K+ range, so don't rule out private schools.</p>
<p>research carnegie mellon. their theatre program is top notch, but double majoring there is probably a no-go. sorry i can't be more helpful.</p>
<p>Since you're serious about Oberlin, then take a serious look at Kenyon College, which is another good liberal arts school in Ohio. There's a lot of freedom there to fashion a program that's to your liking. Kenyon is reputed to be generous in terms of financial aid, and I can vouch for them from personal experience. Both my son and daughter applied there, and I found the school to be very generous. Kenyon's theatre department has a student good reputation -- having turned out Paul Newman many moons ago -- as well as a student body that's very enthusiastic about its campus theatre productions. Kenyon's English Dept. is probably one of the finest in the country, being home to The Kenyon Review. </p>
<p>Also, you can accomplish your dual major goal in a couple of ways at NYU -- either through Tisch and CAS (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) or Steinhardt (probably better for teaching-oriented goals) and CAS. Study NYU's website for awhile, and you'll see what I mean. When my son first landed at NYU, he intended to be a Drama and English double major, but as time has gone on, he has found this idea increasingly less enticing as he's become more immersed in Drama. So I know firsthand that your double major plan can be carried out there, but it will probably not be a cake walk. </p>
<p>I'm sure you can do what you want at most colleges that have halfway decent theatre and English programs, but it will take careful course/schedule planning as soon as you arrive. You'll have to hit the ground running, that is, unless you want to spend six years as an undergraduate.</p>