S has a friend (HS senior) who is an independent student (parents are gone, mostly stays with an aunt). He is an average student with average SAT scores. A phenomenal dancer with little outside training, other than what he gets during the school day. Has a strong resume in activities and leadership (student body president of very large school). He will qualify for full Pell grant and is a minority male. I’ll cross-post this on the dance board, but does anyone have program suggestions that are still accepting prescreens?
Try Oklahoma City University Dance Performance degree. They have produced large numbers of professional dancers who’ve appeared on Broadway, national tours and regional theaters. It is often ranked at the top of dance programs nationally. They may also take a video audition for the MT program if he is wanting an MT degree but is unable to attend auditions in person.
What kind of dance program is he looking for? Commercial? Contemporary? Ballet? Musical Theatre?
SUNY Fredonia may still be accepting. If he is a NYS resident, he might also qualify for Excelsior.