<p>I never said anything negative about UNH, just that Calliene’s daughter and my son knew a ton of kids involved in theater in S VT and NH, and, as far as I know, none of them even considered UNH. (Maybe they should have?). Also, plenty of kids from my S’s high school went to UNH, but none of them for theater. I do know one talented kid who went to Plymouth State. </p>
<p>Probably UNH would not have been of interest to anyone looking for a BFA and more conservatory style training so that makes sense it would not have been on your radars at all. But for someone looking for a theatre BA and a more traditional campus vibe somewhere on the mid to northeast coast, (like the OP), it “might” be worth a look. Looking doesn’t mean liking it just means looking. </p>
<p>Assuming I won’t get any scholarships, I’m not sure if I’d be able to afford UNH. I’m not sure how easy it is to get scholarships as a transfer, but I’m really trying to find a college that would be equal, or preferably lesser cost than MMC.</p>
<p>I don’t think the NH system is very generous with anyone. We have this crazy tea party legislature that doesn’t subsidize higher education at all. It’s another reason that NH kids might not want to go to UNH – it’s expensive even for in-staters. (Also those who have endured being theater kids in NH typically do NOT want to stay here for college if they can possibly help it.) </p>
<p>For me, Rider and JMU are some of the more affordable ones. I’m hoping that Wagner gives out good scholarship money too.</p>
<p>Wagner was very generous with scholarship money (merit money, don’t know about financial need awards). I personally loved the feel at Wagner, but D felt she wanted to be IN the city (she chose Chicago) rather than looking at it from afar. Granted they have the (free) ferry (free shuttle runs from the campus to the SA Ferry dock all day and evening) and lots of events in Manhattan for the theatre students, but it isn’t the same as stepping out the door and being in it.</p>
<p>Yes, my D refused to apply to UNH or any NH or VT school because she wanted to be closer to an urban area. BUT she has a friend who was very into theater and music and chose Plymouth. </p>
<p>UNH gives automatic scholarships to both in state and out of state students that meet a certain academic criteria. The threshold is not that hard. It’s 10K for out of state (Presidential Scholarship) and $6K for out of state (Dean’s scholarship). However, those are only awarded to first year students so as a transfer student, you’d be out of luck. MMC’s tuition is about $1.5K less than UNH’s is for out of state but MMC’s room and board is about $3.8K more so in the end, even if you are a full pay and out of state, UNH is cheaper even without any scholarships by about 2K. </p>
<p>Incidentally, Rider without scholarships is more than both MMC and UNH by 7-9K. But I’ve heard Rider does give wonderful scholarships so that could be a good deal. JMU is indeed an incredible bargain even for out of state. </p>
<p>I suspect you may already have some generous scholarships you’d be walking away from at MMC which is included in your math and should be wherever you look. Be sure as you look at possible transfer schools, you do understand whether or not there is scholarship money (on top of aid if you qualify) for transfers. Often the big awards go to first year students and after that, there isn’t as much to be had. All the best!</p>
<p>As I understand it, the scholarship issue can be trickier for transfers. D has a good friend who was went through the transfer process last year. Long story short- kid wanted BFA, but parents insisted on BA with double major for practicality. Kid has not been happy, and parents are now willing to let her try what she wants. But what they have been finding is that some programs do not offer the same financial considerations that they had for a new student. (She was accepted in a quality BFA program and offered a good scholarship a year ago, but that is not available now) If $$ is key (as it is for most of us) Be sure to check things out carefully so you don’t fall in love with a school that is not willing to give you the considerations you need.</p>
<p>Just chiming in to say that Emerson doesn’t take transfer students, from what I understand. On the website (Undergraduate Admissions application page) it says, “Apply as a transfer student if you are currently enrolled at a college or university and you will complete 9 or more college credits prior to your desired start term at Emerson. Please note that transfer students may apply for Performing Arts majors except for BFA Acting or BFA Musical Theatre.”</p>
<p>Also, I’m a transfer, too, but I’m waiting to apply until next year as I’m coming from a non-MT program, so I feel you on the Financial Aid thing.</p>
<p>Though, if your GPA is good, Rider offers (what look to be automatic) some transfer scholarships - it’s on the website under their Financial Aid section. I hear they also give talent awards, as well.</p>
<p>I think Emerson does not take transfers into any of their BFAs but does into BA. Unless something has changed, you cannot even transfer internally from the Emerson theatre BA to the Emerson BFA. </p>
<p>Good info about Rider.</p>
<p>@halflokum, I didn’t see any information on the website about a Musical Theatre Bachelor of Arts. There is a Theatre Studies - Acting BA that I presume one could take with their Music Appreciation minor. </p>
<p>That said, I had a friend who attended Emerson (not for theatre) who loved Boston as a student - I also know a girl at Northeastern, where there is BA Theatre major and an MT minor though I don’t think she’s in theatre, who is in love with the school. Stuff to consider. :)</p>
<p>@musicalleigha yes sorry for the confusion. It is an Acting BA (or Playwriting, Dramaturgy, Directing etc.) and there is not a BA specific for MT. I’m not sure if there are or are not MT classes available to the BA students outside of their core requirements. That would be a good question to ask if one was interested in the program but had MT interests as well.</p>
<p>My son is a freshman at Northeastern too and he loves it. At least I think he does since I don’t hear from him - at all. He is now my least favorite child. At least that’s what I’d tell him if I did ever hear from him 
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<p>^^ Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Swiftly flow the days
Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers (and sunflowers find it hard to use a phone - no fingers)
Blossoming even as we gaze</p>
<p>@halflokum- I would send him an EMPTY care package box with a note inside that says… "I was going to send you “…” (fill in the blank with whatever he would like) but had no idea if you were still at this location- please advise :)) </p>
<p>@toowonderful, you give the lad way too much credit. That strategy assumes he actually responds to email notices from the mail room telling him he has a package ready to pick up instead of waiting until the third notice which is the last warning before it is shipped back to the sender. The third notice is on paper which I guess must go to his mailbox? For that to be helpful, one would have to assume he checks that too (no) and that he even knows the combination (unsure but I wouldn’t put money on it.). </p>
<p>I’m considering sending a carrier pigeon. He has always loved birds. </p>
<p>Any pets at home you could hold hostage?</p>
<p>About Plymouth state, d and I are from California and through a little research found and became very interested in Plymouth state…enough so we visited for an audition. D was very impressed with the personal attention that the professors gave and the overall quality of the program. Tuition/room board was @24$ but the max merit was 4$k. It is very remote which was the major turnoff for my d (it was one of my favorite parts) and as a result she choose hartt for vp. Nevertheless I would say that plymouth definitely warrants a look. </p>
<p>Note that Rider offers the BFA in MT as well as a BA in Theatre.</p>
<p>You might also look at the new Molloy College / Cap 21 program, which takes place at Molloy on LI half the week, and in the city at Cap-21 on studio days. You can probably find threads here on CC about it – its a new partnership this year. Cap-21 used to be at NYU Tisch a few years back. Might combine best of both worlds – suburban campus + city training. Worth contacting them to find out about transfer options.</p>