"New" Interest in Acting and Theatre... too late?

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<p>Hey good folks of College Confidential,</p>

<p>The Short Version: Want to do something drama oriented, but due to recent change in interests not qualified... </p>

<p>The Long Version:</p>

<p>I am a senior in high school with a 3.7 GPA, 2100 SAT, and about 720 SAT 2 average (if this information matters).</p>

<p>I was really interested in going to business school so I could make a bunch of money, but now I realize how ridiculous that is due to recent events in my life. I realized that the only reason I wanted to do something in business was for the money and literally nothing else.</p>

<p>I have always been interested in Theatre or Acting, but I decided to devote my time to sports (recently being named captain and winning awards for spirit and service every year) thinking it would help get me into a better college for other majors. This leaves me without any performances under my belt or in my resume.</p>

<p>What would you folks recommend for someone like me? I was thinking maybe trying to get into a decent program that doesn't require and audition (maybe a UC?) for 2-ish years and then transferring into a more prestigious school (I would literally die if I got into NYU), but I figure you folks probably have better ideas/suggestions. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

<p>Also, I apologize if something like this has popped up before/recently, but I have searched everywhere for an answer with no luck.</p>

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<p>Many colleges and universities offer a theater major, so if you aren’t looking for a BFA or for a program that requires an audition you have many, many, options. Your plan can work just fine. Look for a program that has lots of varied performance opportunities during the year, and participate in as many as possible. Don’t forget to take your turn with the tech. work!</p>

<p>There is a sub-forum for theater majors in the College Majors Forum where you might get more ideas. Click on “Discussion Home” in the upper-left of this screen and scroll down to find it.</p>

<p>And don’t forget, if your high school has any winter or spring productions you still have time to get involved in theater there!</p>