<p>I just finished my freshman year at Pace University in their BA Acting major. I loved the program but wanted to see if a stronger program would accept me so I re-auditioned for the BFA program at Pace and then also auditioned at other colleges as well.</p>
<p>I found out I was accepted into the BA Acting program at USC. I love their program and would take advantage of the location (since I ultimately want to focus on film/TV but still do theatre of course) and could transfer correctly and still graduate on time.</p>
<p>I was rejected from the BFA program at my school and the head of the program told me that I was rejected because Pace doesn't typically take in transfer students into BFA programs. We spoke on email today and he told me that he would reconsider my audition for the BFA program but I'd have to start over as a freshman and go four more years (so this past year wouldn't count for anything and I'd have to completely start over).</p>
<p>So, I am in a quandary. I honestly do not care that much about academics...I am in college to receive the best acting education I can get. So, naturally a BFA program appeals to me more since there would be more time in my schedule dedicated to my training. On the other hand, I don't love the thought of going to school for another four years. I worked my tail off this year in the BA program and would like to be a sophomore next year but obviously if the BFA program at Pace is best for me I'll go an extra year. But, I also know USC has a solid BA Acting program and has a lot to offer as well and I could stay on track to graduate. I don't mind spending extra time on my acting education but at the same time when considering the entertainment industry, time is not on my side and while I am slaving away in acting class to get the BFA degree I want, I could be out there auditioning and making connections. I just don't know what to do.</p>
<p>I will say this: my dream is to be an actor. So, I want to do whatever is best for my career. If you have any advice for me, I would be so grateful. Thank you for reading.</p>
<p>having researched both of the schools for my kid, I’d say go to USC. I’ve done a lot of research on USC in particular. Their BA program sounds very flexible and apparently gives you lots of opportunities. And USC has SO many classes in film, TV, etc., more than most schools in the country. the only caveat is if there a is huge cost difference, there is wisdom to going to the least expensive school since acting is such a hard field to break into. do some searches on here for USC theatre and pace theatre and see what you find out. And I am not in the field so those who are in the field may have very different opinions than mine and given their background and experience, listen to their opinions closely. but those are my thoughts.</p>
<p>Thank you so much to both of you. I can beat myself up all day on how I shouldn’t let a 5th year of undergrad stop me from a BFA and how BFA is “better” and this and that but I truly feel like USC is the right place for me at this point in my life. I want to be an actor and want to be in the program that will help me the most and just because USC’s BA isn’t a BFA doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be the better program for me. It is just nice to get some assurance from you guys. Thank you!</p>
<p>Kari, it takes a lot of strength and courage to transfer schools, and I admire you. You are right that it is not BA or BFA but where you feel you fit the best. Good luck to you!</p>
<p>Pick the palm tree over the snowbank! LOL! Kidding aside, it really is hard to “dump” the time and effort you put into your freshman year. It seems like a logical move to transfer, rather than start over. But it is up to you!</p>
<p>Thank you so much! My biggest fear is making the wrong decision but I’m praying that God’s Will will be done for me and if it is, then I know I’ll be where I belong.</p>
<p>You know kl9, I was thinking earlier that I felt as though God was directing your steps to USC just based on how the above unfolded not just on here but all the issues you had at Pace and then u gettign into USC, which is not easy to do. I was going to keep those thoughts to myself but when I saw your post, I knew I needed to comment. Best wishes!!!</p>
<p>I usually wouldn’t give explicit advice but in this case I think it’s clear: Go to USC. It has an excellent acting program. You don’t mention the cost, but an extra year is extremely expensive as well.</p>