<p>I have another thread going about my daughter's first list of potential schools, but I've been advised to add a few more reach schools to her list. Brief background: mediocre student (3.3-ish maybe a tad higher/lower), no AP classes but several "advanced," horrible standardized test tacker (waiting on ACT scores now), has a 504 for ADD and math deficits. Highly involved with theatre since her freshman year and will have 18 shows under belt by the end of this coming year. She is only interested in technical (stage management, lighting, sound, scenic design probably)and wants a BFA, particularly interested in conservatory or conservatory type schools because of core requirements. We live GA but aren't limited to just here. Finances will be a concern as I'm a single mom with 2 in college for at least the first year. I think that's enough information.<br>
We need a few reach schools. So, any suggestions would be much appreciated.</p>
<p>Thanks,
Melanie</p>
<p>One unconventional possibility might be Earlham, a small, Quaker, liberal arts college in Indiana. I only suggest it because the Stagecraft & Tech teacher and director at my sons’ school is an alumnus and he is terrifically talented. He worked on some major Broadway productions in the '70s and '80s, before deciding to teach. They only offer BAs, but they have internship programs. The Quakers are often very generous with financial aid and accommodating for learning differences.</p>
<p>I’d look into SUNY Purchase’s technical department. Long list of working graduates in the field and a great program, but it’s not easy to get into (which is what you wanted).</p>
<p>Earlh@m College was extremely generous to my 2012’r. They’re also test-optional. It’s a very small college (1200) so they’re able to give really personal support to all their students. I don’t know anything about their theater majors or programs. It’s located in a town of 40,000 and when I was looking at some online info a couple of months back, I saw there was also a community theater program in that town. Some students may feel it’s too small or too far from a major urban area. It’s about 40 minutes west of Dayton, OH and a little over an hour east from Indianapolis.</p>
<p>UNCSA, Coastal Carolina, and Shenandoah Conservatory are three reasonably priced schools with exellent technical theatre programs. (UNCSA is probably one of the top 3 best in the country). UNCSA is about 18,000, CCU is about 11,000, and SUC is about 14,000 (not to mention they aren’t to terribly far away, especially CCU). UNCSA is highly selective, just a little bit less than SUNY Purchase, CCU and SUC are both moderately selective, but highly so when it comes to theatre programs. Each school is one that almost guarentees some kind of job or internship, especially UNCSA. Good luck to your D :D</p>