Little brother from LA and desires a theatre major...

<p>Hi all, </p>

<p>I just talked to my little brother (nearly 18 y/o) who is graduating h.s. next year. His GPA is not great, he's white and a California resident. He is thinking about UCLA because he hears their theatre department is good. Sticking to mostly state schools or very cheap private schools, what else is out there for him? Because his GPA is so low (not sure, will get numbers later) he wants to try to raise his senior grades and also do well at a CCC and then transfer into UCLA. </p>

<p>He loves theatre and is pretty passionate about it. Do you guys think he should apply now as a freshmen (he won't get in) just to start showing some interest for his transfer application? What other schools in Cali have great theatre departments he can tap into? He'll prob want to stay close to home (Los Angeles) but I want to get him to explore other options too.</p>

<p>GREAT theatre programs in California-CSU Fullerton and UC Irvine--neither require audition-while UCLA does---and will provide opportunity to attend with a less than stellar GPA/Sat score that UCLA will require. Good Luck!</p>