<p>I applied to 9 schools total and got into some very good programs for theatre. However, I did not get into either of my top choice programs, which were at Pace and Fordham - although, I did get accepted to both universities academically, with generous scholarship offerings (especially at Pace). I was also accepted academically to Ithaca College, which I know has terrific programs for both theatre and vocal performance (which I was also hoping to dabble in while at college).</p>
<p>If I were to attend one of these schools and re-audition in the spring, or for sophomore year - would that be completely and utterly insane? I would hope that I could still take performing arts classes even as Undecided, so maybe I could at least have more confidence when I went to re-audition. Other than that, I have no idea what else to expect. The thing is, these schools have such wonderful programs that I would love to be a part of. They also have other criteria that I am looking for: location, other major options, and experienced faculty. Some of the programs that I have been accepted to lack these qualities.</p>
<p>Has anyone else had this dilemma, or can anyone offer any advice? I'd appreciate it!</p>
<p>You would need to check with each school to see which classes you could actually take. Usually the classes for the programs you applied to only take students accepted to the program.
And think about what you would do if you auditioned again and didn’t get in again.
But it could be a way to get some of the gen ed requirements out of the way so if you are accepted your schedule would be freed up for more performing arts classes. </p>
<p>My daughter goes to Fordham and I know that there are students who do what you are describing: enroll as theater minors and re-audition in the spring. I know that some are successful, but I don’t know the percentage, although it may be low. You could call them and ask. I would suggest visiting both schools in April and sitting in on classes, if possible, and deciding if you could be happy with a theater minor instead of major (many are, but that might not be for you.) Staying a minor would be a worst-case scenario. You could also audition for transfer to another program next year, if you were not completely happy.</p>
<p>Yes to all of the above! </p>
<p>My S is a graduating Senior at Fordham and several people did transfer in or enroll at Fordham and audition again. One of my S’s former suitemates auditioned again in the Spring freshman year and was still not accepted but he kept working at it, was cast in a mainstage and then auditioned a third time first semester sophomore year and he was finally accepted! He will be graduating on time in May…he just had to take some acting classes with the class behind him.</p>
<p>It’s a hard decision and a risk but sometimes it’s worth taking. I can also tell you that my S was accepted for Performance but deferred from Playwriting and that was the program he really wanted to get into. He really felt Fordham was the right school for him and enrolled anyway and he was accepted into the Playwriting program that Fall.</p>
<p>But for those two examples I am sure there are others who did not get into the program as well so you’ll want to weigh your options very carefully. Good luck!</p>
<p>@SandKmom, I didn’t realize that your son was deferred on his first attempt at playwriting. What an inspiring story! Sandkmom’s son has done fantastically well as a Fordham playwright-- it just goes to show how following up your dream with hard work will pay off. </p>
<p>^^^says the mom of another talented playwright!/performer!</p>
<p>@StarryEyed14, my daughter is in the same boat exactly with Fordham (not Pace). She has a nice academic scholarship and is considering going into the minor with the idea that she would try to audition in. If you gain any insight, please post. She is also worried about the risk.</p>