Musical theatre major? Do I stand a chance?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm currently a high school junior with a passion for musical theatre (and just theatre in general.) I really want to go to college to get a BFA in MT, or just a BA in acting. But I'm not like all the other people out there. I believe I lack the experience and talent, and I'm practically on the verge of a panic attack.
Currently, my (unweighted I believe) GPA is about 3.8? Last time I checked it was. I haven't taken any AP's yet but I plan to next year (AP psychology). I'm taking my SAT's tomorrow (today technically) and I'm not sure where I stand on ACT's. I'm not really involved in many clubs or community service, but I'm pretty sure I've done some that I'm just not remembering at the moment.
As for EC's:
-I do drama at my school which is an actual class that you get credit for. I've been in every school show so far, but I've had pretty small roles. No leads ever. Mostly ensemble or a character with one line or two.
-I do concert choir at my school and I'm joining madrigal singers next year. I have never sung a solo in any concerts for that class, mainly because the opportunity never really arose. Concerts kept getting canceled, people were unprepared, etc.
-I've done improv club since freshmen year but we always meet on and off and there haven't really been any meetings lately. I'm going to ask my drama teacher if I can maybe take over the club next year and be president but we'll see how that goes.
-I'm in a youth program at a professional theatre where we put on shows as well as learn about the triple threat disciplines. I did it last summer, just a show this winter, and this coming summer I'll be doing it again. I also take private voice lessons there. I haven't gotten any leads there, but I played a supporting/speaking role.
-I've taken classes at a professional theatre which included acting, singing, and dancing.</p>

<p>Overall, I wouldn't say I really have that much formal training. I started theatre when I was 15, and have been trying to make up for lost times ever since. I also wouldn't say I'm the most confident person around either. I've hardly ever sung in front of anyone, but when I did, it sounded bad. I'm not nearly as talented as other people. I'd say my voice is softer and quieter. I am not a fierce beltress at all. I'm still learning and still struggling, hence the panic attacks. </p>

<p>Recently, I've been freaking out about making it in to college. I'm not sure if I have the chops to make it. One of my friends who gets every lead in every show got denied from Emerson, and another one got declined from Ithaca.</p>

<p>I was thinking about there schools:
Ithaca
Emerson
Boston Conservatory
Carnegie Mellon
Point Park
NYU
AMDA
Baldwin Wallace University
Temple University
AADA </p>

<p>They are all kind of reach schools for me consisting my background. I have some questions too.
-Which school do I stand the most change of getting in to? Which one is easier to get into?
-Which schools require both SAT and ACT scores?
-Is it possible for me to audition for a BFA in MT AND and BA in acting? (Not double majoring, just auditioning for both programs if they're offered)
-What are some schools (if any) that you don't have to audition for get in to?
-Any other schools that have good theatre programs that aren't on my list?
-If anyone attends or has auditioned for those schools, what is/was your experience with them? </p>

<p>I'd prefer to stay around New England/New York, but I'll move father if the school is good. I want to stay in the US tho.
Ty in advance and sorry about the rambling! </p>

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<p>American University has a very good program. You will have to audition in order to major, but you do not have to do that until sophomore year. You are admitted as a general liberal arts student. I’ve heard pretty good things about Adelphi, and I think that they are a BA program. If you decide you want to audition for a BFA in MT, also look at UArts in Philadelphia. Most schools require that you audition for only one program, but NYU/Tisch will consider you for their Acting BFA if you are not admitted into the Musical Theater studio. CCM (Cincinnati College of Music) and CCPA (Chicago College of Performing Arts)/Roosevelt are also good. All auditioned programs are highly competitive, especially Musical Theater. Have you visited the CC Threads for Musical Theater and Theater schools. I found them very informative when my older son was looking at Acting BFA programs.</p>

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<p>University of the Arts is not very competitive and should be an option. All of the schools you list are very competitive with hundreds of applicants for about 20-25 spots. The audition is a big part of the process. There are some smaller school that you should look at if that is your chosen major. </p>

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I have been dancing for 7 years, and acting and singing for 2. I went to the unified auditions in february with intentions of showing alll the schools what I can do, even though I’m new to everything musical theatre. I obviously was not a super high belter with a perfect legit opera voice that has the most believable acting. I didn’t even get to dance for any of my auditions. I just went in there and showed my bright personality, potential and drive! I ended up being 1 or 75 across canada and america called back for university of Oklahoma, and accepted as 1 of 6 girls into the university of arizona!
I made friends with a beautiful girl that sang perfectly and has been acting all her life. She auditioned for 15 schools, and did not get accepted into one! It’s not all about perfection. It is about personality and a hunger for what you do. <3 You can do this! If I did it, you can!