<p>Maryland - consider Temple University, also. It is a public institution, and even out-of-state tuitions compare favorably with private colleges. They do not have a BFA, but their theater program well respected.</p>
<p>TheRealKEVP, I think you are throwing people off with your use of tonal quotes. </p>
<p>If I were you, I would not assume that the attitude towards GPA is the same on specialized forums as on the rest of CC. I’m sorry you had such a hard time in high school, but glad that things are better for you now. </p>
<p>Maryland-- I have some recent insight into Temple’s theater program and their students-- very much positive. I would seriously consider adding this program to your list.</p>
<p>I agree that there isn’t as much adherence to the cult of GPA here in the Theatre/Drama section of cc, but it still comes up. Especially among newer folks. And Times3 seemed to be criticising me merely for my objection to the GPA cult. He seems to even agree with me that UK colleges and unis usually look at very different numbers, almost always (but not always always) AP or SAT subject tests.</p>
<p>For a student like me, who didn’t have the ability to keep up a high GPA, but still could do very well on these sorts of exams, this sort of information is essential.</p>
<p>There are lots of options for getting an education or a career. They all need you to work at them. But they all involve different skills, so someone who does not have the skills to keep their GPA high can still find an option that will work for them.</p>
<p>KEVP</p>
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<p>TheRealKEVP, Times3 is a woman, not a guy.</p>
<p>The term GPA is more complex than you imply. </p>
<p>There is weighted vs unweighted. Until recently our school system weighted for AP but not for Honors. Some schools include any dual-enrollment college classes in the GPA, others don’t.</p>
<p>Then, some colleges recompute after taking out classes like PE and Band and Drama.</p>
<p>Better colleges are more likely to be interested in the entire transcript and application. Big schools are more likely to look at the numbers, run a computation, check for legacies, and spit out the yes or no.</p>
<p>Class Rank is also more complicated than it sounds. Our county doesn’t report class rank. Others give percentiles or some variation.</p>
<p>Let’s not flame one another, OK?</p>
<p>Yes, THIS kind of college is more likely to do X, THAT kind of college is more likely to do Y. But “more likely” does not mean that it is ALWAYS the case. And if you broaden your search to include foreign colleges and unis, you will find they will do something completely different, and don’t care what is “more likely” in the United States.</p>
<p>There are many many many options. Each option will be a “good” option for a significant number people. One option will be the right one for you, but it won’t be the right one for everyone.</p>
<p>KEVP</p>
<p>KEVP, you are right that there are many options and that this forum is skewed towards establishment choices. This is a generation of high expectations and we agree that it takes its toll. But consider that your defense of the “path not taken” sometimes seems to be just as automatic and nonspecific as those expectations that you are deploring. The non-college life is not for everyone either and the best response usually speaks to exactly the question asked.</p>
<p>So…acting schools…yeah :)</p>
<p>So, the list of programs to look at/consider:
UMBC, Temple, SUNY-Purchase, Central St. Martin’s, BCU, LAMDA, CUNY-Brooklyn, RADA</p>
<p>Off of my list to look at:
Towson (Visited the campus; the atmosphere wasn’t for me)
NYU (After reading about the poor FA, I decided against it)
Guildhall (As much as I’d like to go there, attendance is out of the question unless I get a full ride)
Wagner (Talked to some past students - only a few absolutely LOVED their experience)
CCU (Again, talked to some past students. Even though they loved it, they thought that “my type wouldn’t thrive there”, whatever that means)
A couple other schools, but I can’t remember which :P</p>
<p>Thanks, all!</p>
<p>My responses were speaking to the original questions, I was the only one here who responded to the OP’s interest in Guildhall. I responded by suggesting some other schools in the UK as well. The schools I have been suggesting are all “establishment” schools. But they are part of the UK establishment, not the US establishment. I can rely on all of you to suggest really good US schools.</p>
<p>The OP said she was concerned about her low GPA, so I suggested looking at options for people with low GPAs. And yes, I told her it wasn’t really a big deal. That’s when others started writing in basically saying “How dare you say that!”</p>
<p>If I hadn’t been here, marylandchick would simply not know about the HUGE number of options available to her. She’s now looking at some of your suggestions, and some of mine. I know that she will be able to choose the option that is best for her. And it might well be one of the ones you folks have suggested. I have no problem with that.</p>
<p>What bothers me is that essentially all of you seem to want to keep many of these options secret from these young people. You just don’t want them to know what exists. And this is how I was treated when I was their age. My life would have gone completely differently if the adults in my life had let me find out about the many many options available to me when I was 17. So I am trying to be for these young people the sort of adult that I didn’t know when I was their age, and that now I wished I had known.</p>
<p>Now that I am 43 (!!!) I am seriously wondering whether it is too late for me to do NOW the things that I should have done when I was 17. The things that I couldn’t do because the adults in my life wouldn’t even let me find out about them. It may simply be too late for me, but it isn’t too late for all of the wonderful young people who come here to College Confidential.</p>
<p>KEVP</p>
<p>KEVP, I would like to thank you for your valuable contributions to this post. You have encouraged me to think outside of the box</p>
<p>In response to your comment on Coastal Carolina/CCU, I’m not sure what former student you spoke to or what they mean by that statement either. However, as a rising senior (and certified “odd type”) I can tell you that CCU actually is kind of known in the industry for being a place where ALL types flourish. The people who recruit for the BFA and ultimately cast the class put emphasis on the beauty of the individual over anything else. Of course in 4 years people compete for roles but for the most part the department is filled with very unique people, very few duplications of “types”. Everyone who works hard and strives to be a better artist thrives here. :)</p>
<p>If you have any specific questions, don’t hesitate to private message me! As it seems you are from Maryland, CCU would be great to consider as it is possible to get in state tuition through the academic common market.</p>
<p>Best of luck on your journey!</p>
<p>Alexa, thank you so much for the info about CCU. They are back on my list as a college, especially since they’re so affordable! I would not be eligible for the in-state tuition, but it’s still a very good price!</p>
<p>I’m going to jump in on the CCU bandwagon (yes, again). I cannot imagine any “type” not fitting with CCU’s theatre. Even though my D will not be attending CCU, I will always be an advocate for the program. It is just THAT good!</p>
<p>WOW! I had no idea that CCU had such a good rep! I looked at it some more, despite protests from family members, and I love the sound of the program!</p>
<p>P.S. Does anyone know of any colleges that you can do your first round of auditions via DVD? I would love to be able to travel, but I’d have to pay for it myself, and my job fell through. I’m still looking for jobs, but in the event that I can’t get one…are there any colleges besides BCU where I can audition via DVD?</p>
<p>CCU requires a video prescreen. If you pass the prescreen then you are invited to the on campus audition day. Other programs do video prescreens as well, and probably more will go that route this year.</p>
<p>Otterbein requires a video prescreen too, and some schools do for MT even if they don’t for acting. As you research your schools, marylandchick, this is an important feature to note, as it plays a big part in how you tackle your deadlines. Increasing numbers of schools are using a service like “Acceptd” to upload videos rather than asking for DVDs.</p>
<p>marylandchick, here is a thread that might help you a lot. </p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/1450646-schools-fall-auditions-ed-ea-rolling-admissions.html?highlight=dvd+auditions[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/1450646-schools-fall-auditions-ed-ea-rolling-admissions.html?highlight=dvd+auditions</a></p>
<p>On the second or third page, we added schools that accept DVD applications. So far I believe Adelphi and Pepperdine are the only ones listed, but perhaps that can increase if people chime in with additions.</p>
<p>Wow! That thread is super helpful, Emmy! I didn’t know I could submit to UAL via DVD!!! That’s awesome!</p>
<p>Loyola Marymount admits to their BA program via DVD audition. So no need to even go there in person.</p>