<p>So I recently auditioned for NYU, and I have been feeling a little stressed out as I think back on the interview portion.</p>
<p>The woman who was leading my audition never asked me which studio I would prefer. My audition started 15 minutes late and my 2nd monologue runs pretty long, so perhaps she was in a rush. I also went into pretty good detail about what I need to work on in the future as an actor.</p>
<p>Do you think this is a sign that she was not interested?</p>
<p>This year, quite a few people have posted that they were not asked which studio interests them. My guess is that the new approach is to forgo the questioning for the most part and have the auditors decide, based on their observations of your work, approach and what you say when talking about other things, what studio would best suit you. Do NOT worry that this is somehow a "sign" that they are not interested.</p>
<p>Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. You really alleviated a lot of unnecessary stress for me!</p>
<p>What a relief.</p>
<p>my D was not asked which studio either, and in the presentation, they emphatically said "WE will pick your studio for you." She had a great audition, and then the auditor said something which I'll just say was extremely positive and encouraging about her chances. So, I wouldn't worry about it. I think they have changed their approach to studios.....</p>
<p>I was told by the guy running auditions that they wouldn't ask me about my studio preference. Their theory is that they want to place you where they think will benefit most, not where you wish you could go. </p>
<p>Also, for anyone who auditioned in Chicago, do you remember the name of the male auditioner?</p>
<p>My daughter auditioned for NYU last week and had a lovely conversation concerning studio choice; so if you're reading this for future auditions be sure to be informed because there is still a chance they will ask.</p>
<p>Well I know I wasn't asked about studio placement, but they seemed to have a pretty good idea of what they were doing. At least in my case.</p>
<p>The only thing we can conclude from these various experiences is that the NYU auditor may or may not ask you about studio choice! In the end, the auditor(s) will be the ones who decide where you are placed if you are accepted.</p>
<p>I had my interview after I did my monologues... (I auditioned for MT). My auditor had a little reminder note on the table saying "Other Studio Interests!!!!" Or something like that... So she preceded to finish the conversation and then remembered that there was one question left... (I think she was having trouble remembering to ask the students about studio preference... hence, the reminder note). She asked me if I would consider being a part of other studios. I took this as an opportunity to elaborate on my studio preferences... and preceded to initiate a conversation about it. I really believe the NYU auditors take the whole studio placement thing onto themselves... They know where they want to place their students... It doesn't really matter what the student thinks in the end... Unless a student is only interested in CAP or another studio solely.... I believe their is really no important reason why they would want to ask you about your specific studio number one preference... It's up to them! And if you are somewhat interested in them all.....? The specificities don't really matter.... I THINK.</p>
<p>I think you are exactly right, NYQ12, in that the auditors will put the student where they think he or she should be. However, one benefit in being prepared to answer "What studios are you interested in?" is that it is an opportunity for the student to chat with the auditor and for the auditor to get to know the student as a person, outside of the student's monologue/voice performance. It's always a benefit to a student, I think, to have the chance to talk to the auditor a little bit.</p>
<p>I auditioned on Feb. 18th in ATL, and the auditor didn't ask me which studio I wanted to be in, BUT he did ask what I wanted to work on first. Is that good? I've auditioned for quite a few schools, and NYU was by far the best audition, so Im really hopeful.</p>