<p>Hi all. So, I'm planning on transferring into a musical theatre BFA program next year. But I've heard some things that worry me- is it true that some colleges have a set number of transfers they will let in a year? If anyone could give me ANY information on this- it would be most appreciated</p>
<p>Some schools do have a set number of transfers they'll admit -- or an approximate number as to how many they've admitted in the past.</p>
<p>Many schools admit transfers based on how many spaced open up in their classes. For example, if a school wants a class of around 12 MTs and they have 12 freshman, but two transfer/drop out of MT, it would be reasonable to say they would look for two transfers. </p>
<p>Does that make sense/answer your question?</p>
<p>hmm so odds are not very good for transfers in some cases than?</p>
<p>The odds for any BFA program are slim, when you consider that 700 people may audition for 15 spots as a non-transfer. There are fewer spots open to transfers, but also fewer applicants wanting to make the transfer, so you may have slightly better odds.</p>
<p>at most schools, it's usually a better idea to be open to the thought of just starting as a freshman at that school too. That's what I'm doing.</p>
<p>^ True dat. You can get your general education/distribution/liberal arts requirements done to transfer to most schools, but you'll have to start as a first year in the actual program. A good thing to do is to find those requirements on each of your prospective schools' undergraduate catalogues and take as many of the equivalents as you can at whichever school you go to first. That'll free you up to concentrate on your major courses or take other things that interest you when you transfer. It's doubtful that any drama, music, or dance classes will transfer though you'll probably need to be doing something to keep your chops up.</p>
<p>At BW it is very possible to transfer in not as a freshmen. Typically it's only your sophomore year, but the current senior class there are 2 who transfered in as juniors (although i think they are special cases). For BW it all depends on weather the class is full and if Vicky wants to fill it out I'd assume. Before you attempt to audition anywhere as a transfer I'd contact the programs you're interested in and see if there are spots available. Good luck!</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>Another bit of info. Sometimes the number of transfers a school is willing to admit is a numbers game based on how full the class you would be tranfering into is. For example, if a program is set up for 12 in a class - and one person transfers outs, another fails out, and another accepts a national tour - they might hten be accepting up to three tranfer requests.</p>
<p>And yes, often schools may not accept all your credits from your original school - and you do , sometimes, take a step back in terms of your graduation date.</p>
<p>The very, very best thing to do is contact the program you are interested in and ask questions.</p>
<p>My daughter was accepted into a MT program and two other programs for dance. She really wants to go the MT route, and we are wondering if it is better to spend a year in a MT school and then try to transfer to another, or to go for dance at the school you really want to get into, train outside of that for auditions and then try to audition in.</p>
<p>Any advice?</p>
<p>I am sure there would be many opinions on this. My advice is to go to the school you really wanted to go to. One, if you get into MT, all the gen ed reqs you have taken to that point will all be counted toward your graduation, no questions asked. Two, if you are at the school, you can perhaps audition for MT shows (and if you are cast or not) you will be able to show yourself more fully to those who would eventually be admitting you to the MT program. This concept also applies to participation in student productions, and, perhaps, you can take some classes within the MT dept - all of which allows the decisions makers to see your talent, work ethic, and personality over an extended period of time. This then might increase your chances of successfully auditioning into the program you really want to be a part of.</p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>
<p>thank you for all the wonderful advice. Just one more question. If I am currently going to a college for liberal arts, not for Musical theare, and I plan on transferring into a program, will they consider me a freshman applicant?</p>
<p>They may, but because you have already completed gen eds you'll end up having more space in your schedule to take classes that would have been later in the curriculum. This is why you may end up being classified as a freshman, but only have say 2 or 3 years to do.</p>
<p>NYgirlatheart - I don't know about other schools, but BoCo has a reputation for accepting a lot of kids each year, yet there were only two female transfer applicants accepted for Fall 06 - me and this one other girl. I don't know how many male transfers they accepted, but probably not many there either. It does seem to be harder for transfers, but with your extra experience and maturity, you'll also be able to easily outshine most of the high schools kids, making you look better to the auditors, know what I mean?</p>
<p>You would probably have to start as as freshman no matter where you go as well, which actually INCREASES your chances of being accepted, because they don't have to worry about fitting you in to an existing class - so actually, I don't think the transfer odds even apply to you! Good news! :)</p>