<p>I was just wondering how many schools I have to audition for in order to have good odds of getting in somewhere. My statistics are:</p>
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<li>white male, good-looking, "male ingenue" type</li>
<li>tenor-countertenor vocal range</li>
<li>transfer student, will have AA degree, college GPA: 3.33, high school GPA: 4.2, will be 21 by the time of auditions</li>
<li>strong actor and singer: experience in choir, department and student productions, Drama Club Vice President, student and indie film credits, currently employed (yes, paid) for children's theater. Mediocre dancer at best -- JUST started training and I'm getting help, but yeah...I'm very fit, athletic, I just haven't had much time to learn what I need to know. Past TA for a Voice/Shakespeare/Dialects class. I'm really strong in Shakespeare and Sondheim. I have some training in music theater and piano.</li>
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<p>Not sure if all of this was necessary, but just in case...</p>
<p>Much has been written on this subject - you can find it with a search. If all you say is true - you sound as though you would be able to get into many programs. Be aware that most programs will want you to start again as a sophomore - giving you three years to grow with their course of study. If you do not like that idea, you might alternately look at some certificate programs like CAP21 and such. Good luck in your search.</p>
<p>Some schools may also require you to start over with the freshmen in Musical Theatre, Theatre, and Dance classes. Requiring four years in the program.</p>
<p>I don’t know if the University of Michigan is on your list of potential schools, but we have known several who have transferred there over the years. They have students start with the freshman class, but eventually they can graduate with “their class”…</p>
<p>I don’t think there is anyway to guess based on your stats, how you will fare in auditions, though i agree that it all sounds great on paper and you sound like the kinda guy all the schools want. Best of Luck!</p>
<p>Thanks for the input guys. University of Michigan is actually my first-choice school and my right brain reallyreallyREALLYRRREEEAAALLLLLLLYYY wants to go there, but my left brain is an adult and reminds me that it’s competitive and that I need to have other options in case Michigan says no.</p>
<p>Most of the schools I’ve talked to (I’m the really stubborn-obnoxious type who calls admissions officers and teachers and asks them directly about their school – seriously, talking to directly to THE Brent Wagner was the HIGHLIGHT of my week, but that’s another story. Anyway, a lot of the programs will start me over as a freshman. I am totally okay with this. I tend to thrive in academic environments and I don’t mind another four years of school, so long as I get to perform. The things I’m worried about are doing things against etiquette, forgetting something vital that would disqualify me or failing so hard during the dance portion that I just don’t make the cut. I’m also worried that there are so many other guys who appear JUST LIKE ME on the level or that I do something overdone without realizing it. Also, I know I’m a few years older, but I look about 15-16 physically, so I have the stigma of a transfer, but I look like all of the high school seniors (if not younger).</p>
<p>Right now, I have about 7-8 schools and a BA back-up (that I am loathe to pursue). How vital are college audition coaches? I’m considering it.</p>
<p>I assume that your “BA back-up” is a non-auditioned, academic and financial safety? No school with an audition can truly be considered a back-up, nor can a non-auditioned program at a selective college.</p>
<p>Working with professionals in some way to prepare your audition material can be helpful… even just once or twice for feedback… there are quite a few threads on this forum that address this question.<br>
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