<p>I'm currently in the process of finishing my portfolio, but I have a few questions about some of the programs I'm applying to. </p>
<p>Carnegie Mellon University- About how many students apply to the theatre design program, and how many get accepted? Also, was there an early decision admittance for Theatre Design? I didn't think there was, but I though a few days ago that I read on one of the various CMU websites regarding admission that there was early design for drama design. But now I can't seem to find where I saw it. I most likely misread it, but I just want to make sure as I was almost positive there was only the Regular Decision deadline (December 1st.)</p>
<p>NYU- Is the tech track program a four year conservatory program? The website says that it is, but it explains that there are years one and two, and then upper level training. The website says that most students choose the internship for their upper level training. Is it possible to continue in-class study instead of an internship?</p>
<p>DePaul- After reading about Stage Management admissions ratio for DePaul I'm curious to know how many students apply to the Scenic Design program in The Theatre School? I know four are accepted, but how many apply? </p>
<p>Emerson- I am planning on sending my Emerson application in tonight, but I'm wondering if it's even worth it. My portfolio will not be completed, to at the very earliest early January. My concern is that I will have to send my portfolio in before I can even register for an audition slot and I do not want to audition in february/march. By then I feel decisions have been made, and I'm assuming I won't be considered for better FA because I am auditioning so late. Is there any chance of getting an audition in mid January-early February if I send my portfolio in early January? Also, how is the portfolio sent? I won't be able to send in my application until tonight, and I've been curious about this for a while. Making copies of my portfolio will be expensive, as I already have to make copies of draftings, renderings, and production photographs to include in my portfolio. </p>
<p>If anyone can respond to any of these questions I'd appreciate it very much!</p>
<p>Thanks!
-Scenicdesign</p>
<p>Hi, scenic. I can answer a few of your questions. </p>
<p>CMU: As far as I know, there is no early decision available for the CMU drama department with the exception of students offered admission from the previous summer’s precollege program. I think 8 or 9 tech theater students were offered admission from precollege this year but I don’t know how many have accepted. The website is somewhat confusing, though. It specifically excludes Acting, Directing, and Music Theatre from early decision but not design or production.</p>
<p>Emerson: Although I do not know, I cannot imagine that Emerson (or any other school) rushes to make decisions as early as possible. Of course, they may accept someone on the spot if they find exactly the right person. But otherwise they will probably keep looking. Keep in mind that Unified Audition schools like Emerson do not reach the west coast until the first week of February. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>Hey, I was preaccepted into CMU from the precollege program. 8 people were preaccepted but only 2 or 3 have sent in early applications. I’m looking at NCSA, DePaul, Rutgers, and Purchase. Only about 80 people apply for DP/PTM at CMU and they accept about a third, the class ends up at about 25 people.
I don’t know how serious you are about pursuing theatre design, but Emerson doesn’t really compare with the other schools youre applying to. And I’d advise against NYU, unless you’re sure it’s exactly what you’re looking for.</p>
<p>Thanks theatremom and brightfuture! I was wondering about Emerson’s credibility/level of training as I’ve heard mixed things. And NYU is far from my top choice, I actually don’t want to go there. However, I sent in my audition fee and signed up for the ACT a while ago just so I could apply to NYU, so I’m going to audition anyway. My audition for NYU is also the day before my auditions for DePaul/CMU and UNCSA in NY, so it will be good practice.</p>
<p>In addition to the schools listed in my first post I’m applying to Syracuse and UNCSA for scenic design. Haha, I’m very serious about pursuing scenic design–I’ve been training for the past four years. Brightfuture- I’m assuming you’ve accepted the offer from CMU? And that’s good to know that around 80 apply…I thought it was more like 100 or 200.</p>
<p>scenicdesign-I go to NCSA, and although I am not a scene design major, I have quite a few friends who are, so if you have any questions I would be happy to answer them, or ask a scene design major for you. Just so you know, there are just about 10 design majors in the freshman class this year.</p>
<p>I did not accept the CMU offer in a hurry, I just kept it in my back pocket and kept looking. And I’m really glad I did because I just toured UNCSA Fri, Jan 8th and was blown away! I was accepted at my interview and it’s become my first choice school.</p>
<p>DePaul- if I remember correctly, about 50-80 people apply for the scenic design program. They accept 3/4/5 depending on previous years and how many drop out.</p>
<p>Oh wow smrtytl25, I hadn’t heard that 50-80 people audition just for scenic design, I’d always heard a lot less. But, this is good to hear as I’m understanding my chances a little bit more. Do you know specifically what they look for in an applicant?</p>
<p>BrightFuture, are you appling for PTM or Design for your schools?</p>
<p>Best scenario with these numbers is 1 in 10. Yet DePaul gave 1 in 5 as its UG acceptance rate in 2007. And, of course, techies have less competition than actors. So, if 1 in 5 is the average, I’m guessing techies do better. In other words, these numbers do seem a bit high.</p>
<p>I’m a high school junior from a small Texas school who loves Theatre and has been involved in every aspect since my Freshman year. We’re a small school so everyone wears multiple hats. I’ve played lead roles, I’ve done the design, work and run lights and sound. I want to get to Broadway but realize the acting part is very selective so I’m trying to figure out what my College options are. </p>
<p>I read Dramatics and talked to some schools at the State Thespian Festival but its hard to know what schools really produce. By that I mean–which ones are going to prepare me the best and have the best track record for helping me get a job. I’m thinking I need to get to the east coast to realize my dream but I need to think about some Texas schools too.</p>
<p>I’m sitting for the SAT soon and need to send my scores to my top choices. My parents are also pushing me hard to figure this out so we can start visiting colleges and getting our act together. They have business backgrounds and know all the best business schools but they have no clue how to help me.</p>
<p>Think I would do better in an environment that really helps their students acheive their dreams from application through job placement after graduation. I don’t want to be a number and have to figure it out on my own–because I have no clue. </p>
<p>Can anyone identify with me and provide some advice-what schools should I consider and how best do I get started on my journey? Am I already too late to the game?</p>
<p>Hi, Theaterbound:</p>
<p>There is a lot of information already available on this forum. You will find some of the top schools on the Technical Theater thread and others by searching the entire forum. You should be able to get a list of top schools together quickly but I would not rush to send my SAT scores out during junior year. Your list may change as you visit and compare the schools and you can always send scores later when you actually apply. </p>
<p>And don’t worry; you are not too late to the game. </p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>I actually have no idea about FA and scholarships at any of the colleges I’m applying to. Does anyone know if any of the schools I’m applying to (NYU, CMU, DePaul, UNCSA) offer scholarships for theatre/design? I know DePaul has an $8,000 theatre design scholarship, but do any of these schools offer quarter, half, or even full tuition scholarships for theatre?</p>
<p>Scenicdesign-UNCSA does not really have the money to give out many scholarships. There are six full ride scholarships available, but they are available for the entire first year class, (DnP, Drama, Dance, Music and Film), so your chances are very limited, other than that there are very limited funds for academic scholarships and DnP does have a little money to go around, but it requires an extra application and usually first years do not receive these scholarships, but when you have your interview, ASK!!!</p>
<p>For all of these schools, e-mail, call or send a letter to the head of the Scene Design department and the Dean, you may be able to apply for some scholarships that are not advertised on the website.</p>
<p>ScenicDesign- I’m a current Tech Track freshman at NYU… It’s not officially a conservatory program, mainly because you’re allowed (and kinda required) to take classes outside of Tisch… Something like 4 Humanities credits and 4 Math/Science credits… That said, those can be satisfied with AP credits if your scores are high enough… As for the scholarships, I know there are some people in my year who are here for waaaay cheaper than tuition- but I’m not sure about how much that has to deal with Financial Aid vs. Scholarship money.</p>
<p>With Tech Track, its a really intense, really cool program. Brightfuture was right about knowing what you want- as long as your sure that you want to go into technical theatre, its a great program. If you’re a little unsure, its a fast moving train, and you’ll have to work to get off. Good Luck!</p>