<p>Pace
Marymount Manhattan
Emerson
Tisch
Ithaca</p>
<p>That is my list. I was wondering whether or not I am planning on auditioning for too few schools. Should I try for more? I'm really torn on this and would love some advice.</p>
<p>MTGomez, no one but you, your parents and your guidance counselor can tell you exactly how many schools to apply to. However, the rule of thumb for non-BFA admission is an average of six schools: 2 matches, 2 safeties, and 2 reaches. Many kids auditioning for competitive BFA programs add a few more, auditioning for/applying for between 8 and 10, and some kids even more than that. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Remember, getting into a school for performing arts is twice as hard (for the most part) because you have to be accepted academically AND artistically</p>
<p>My daughter is auditioning for vocal performance rather than MT, but she has had friends and acquaintances who have gone through the process. I know you don't want to be negative about your chances, but you have to realistically consider the "what if" I don't get into any of these programs. If you are accepted academically, will you be happy going to any of these without the MT piece? If not, you need to add more. Just to be safe, apply to a school with a non-audition MT program or at the least, a couple with a BA/MT track. Sometimes, but certainly not all the time, the theater track is an easier admit. Will you be happy with any of the theater programs at these schools? If you are a very talented singer, and can be a vocal performance major at any of these schools rather than MT, will you be satisfied? Think about these questions and others that I'm sure others may present and make sure you have a real safety or two.</p>
<p>Out of all of them, Marymount is probably the easiest to get accepted to, not that's easier per-say, but out of the other programs located in NYC, the talent pool isn't as intense. However know that they only have a BFA in ACTING and BA in Theater Performance (way fewer acting classes than the BFA). Their MT program is only a minor and it is even more difficult to get into then their major programs. I believe they only accept 15 a year in the minor. You can also only minor in MT if you are a theater performer or acting major.</p>
<p>One nice thing about Marymount though is that if you go there just academically, because you didn't get accepted artistically, you can always audition there again. I know of someone who auditioned 5 times to get into the MT program, but she was finally accepted and graduated as a Performance Major/MT Minor.</p>
<p>I'm going to be applying there this year as a transfer and, even if I don't get accepted artistically, I'm still gonna attend no matter what because I really like the school!</p>
<p>I would suggest that you add at least one "safety" academically that does not require an audition, and possibly add an auditioned school that is less competitive. </p>
<p>Ithaca, Emerson, and Tisch are VERY competitive in terms of their Musical Theatre programs.</p>
<p>Pace and Marryount are a bit less competitive than the above schools, but still difficult.</p>
<p>Rounding out your list with the non-auditioned and the less competitive (becuase they may not pull from as large a national pool of applicants) auditioned programs.</p>
<p>If your grades are strong enough you might want to look at Mulenberg (sp?)</p>
<p>I'm applying to about 12 schools. Two do not require auditions and one of which is a school I am applying for a nontheatre degree.</p>
<p>I'm applying to 10 schools</p>
<p>CCM
Ithaca
BW
Syracuse
Emerson
Harford
Roosevelt ( CCPA)
Wright State
Ball State
Kent</p>
<p>Thank you for all the advice.</p>
<p>I am planning on applying to a state school that doesn't audition the theatre performance majors into the bfa until 2nd semester where I'd be able to minor in voice. I forgot to add it to the list. But I do have a safety. </p>
<p>The nice things about the ones I did list is that I do love what I know of the schools. And I love what I've seen of the ones I've visited.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, since I have to pay for my travel with just what I make in my part time job I can't make it to all the auditions required in applying to too many more schools.</p>
<p>MTGomez- Are you aware of the Unified Auditions? They take place in several major cities, including NYC. Here is a link to more info: n</a> a t i o n a l u n i f i e d a u d i t i o n s If you manage to go to the unifieds, you might be able to squeeze more schools onto your list if you feel it is necessary. There has been a lot of discussion of how they work, search this forum for the search term unified auidtions to find out more. (I know Ithaca does the Unifieds, as does Emerson- you may be able to do both on te same day)</p>
<p>Oh my god. Thank you. With so much going on lately I completely forgot about the NYC Unified. That way I can atleast add another school or two.</p>
<p>there is also a unified in chicago if you can make it there also. </p>
<p>May i suggest looking into Illinios Wesleyan University.</p>
<p>Check out the thread posted about it. </p>
<p>Good luck with your search</p>