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I want to apply Early Decision for NYU next year, but I'm not sure because if I apply ED, will I have to audition for NY?
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<p>I'm thinking your question may have a typo and that you are actually asking if you will have to audition IN New York if you apply ED. Is that your question? If that is question, then yes, if you apply ED, you must audition in NYC. That is not the case if you apply RD, however. You could audition in CA. </p>
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I was thinking that the audition in LA for Regular decision will give me more time to prepare and I'm worried about getting sick on my way over to NY.
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<p>Yes, RD does give you more time to prepare. The big difference between ED and RD is that ED is a binding commitment and RD is not. Also, RD gives you more time to explore all schools, visit/audition, weigh options and compare, weigh financial aid offers, etc. ED is a fine option if you have already fully explored all schools you are considering, have done some visits, are ready to make a binding commitment, do not need to weigh financial aid offers, and would be ready with regard to the application and audition process in early fall of senior year. </p>
<p>The issue of getting sick on your way to NYC....I don't quite get. The chance of getting sick is there no matter where you audition or when. The only time I think you can weigh a difference when it comes to sickness is that if you audition at Unifieds for many schools and you get sick, a lot is riding on the line in one weekend. That is one advantage of campus auditions in that if you are sick, only one school is on the line at a given time. But none of this relates to the situation you are presenting. </p>
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Also, lets say that I apply ED, and I got my second choice studio, will I still have to go or will I have a choice then?
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<p>ED is a BINDING agreement. PLEASE understand that. If you are accepted to a college in an ED process, you have committed to attend (you will have signed such a commitment when applying ED). In the case of NYU, if you are ONLY willing to accept ONE studio, and no others, then in the ED round, you may say "CAP21 or nothing" and you will only be considered for CAP21 and if they can't accept you, you will be denied to NYU/Tisch. The other option is to give CAP21 as your first choice studio, and then provide a second and third choice studio. This does NOT (let me repeat NOT) diminish your odds at getting CAP21. It simply means if you are not accepted into CAP21, you may still be considered for another studio at NYU, rather than automatic denial. However, you are bound to attend NYU if you get your second or third choice studio. No, you cannot back out because you did not get the studio you hoped for. If that is your gut feeling, then you should either apply ED and say "CAP21 only" and only be considered for that or else not attend, OR apply RD and see what happens and weigh your college offers at that time. </p>
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And what studio choice I choose as my second choice?
I know that CAP21 is the only studio for MT, but don't some other studios also offer some training that could help in the field of MT?
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<p>I cannot tell you which studio to select as a second choice. What I HIGHLY suggest is to fully explore the curriculum at each of the other 7 studios. Try to contact students or faculty in those studios if you have more questions. Once you have familiarized yourself with those studios, see which may appeal to you. Also, remember, you are just choosing a primary studio for two years and after that, can audition to do a different studio. While I am not just suggesting these studios, I will mention that there is some singing and some dance in Strasberg, Playwrights Horizons, and Experimental Theatre Wing. These will not be LIKE CAP21 but offer some voice and some dance. As well, you can sign up to take private voice lessons for credit no matter your studio (not the same as the CAP21 voice teachers....different list). As well, no matter your studio, you can audition for musicals at Tisch and many who are cast in musicals are from studios others than CAP21. </p>
<p>I hope this helps.</p>