<p>Hello. I am considering applying for a MFA at Yale. They seem to ask that all candidates audition in person, however I am based in Europe and I'm not sure it is that easy, visa wise to travel to the US without being accepted to a college first. Anyone knows more about that? I would appreciate any comment, especially coming from international students.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t sweat “visa” stuff so much. The American government isn’t really as evil as you may have heard. If you really have a legitimate reason to come to the U.S. (which you do!), you won’t have any problem getting a visa. You might want to contact Yale and let them know your concerns, you are certainly not the first foreign student to apply to Yale, so they may well have more practical advice.</p>
<p>I’ve checked Yale’s website, and they do clearly say that even foreign applicants are required to audition in person. (They offer auditions in three different cities, however)</p>
<p>KEVP</p>
<p>I’m an international student and was once worried about that, but, as it turns out, you can audition and interview with a tourist (B1/B2) visa, as long as it is for school and you don’t sign any contracts.
If you’ve been to the US as a tourist/on business sometime in the last five years you probably already have a B1/B2 (because they usually only expire after five years); but if you don’t, if you get some kind of confirmation of your scheduled audition or a letter from Yale stating that you’re a prospective student to take to the US consulate and get your visa, you should be fine.
But since you mentioned you live in Europe, depending on your country of citizenship, a Visa Waiver might work instead (and it’s cheaper).</p>
<p>thanks guys for your help</p>