<p>In terms of the timetable, some schools are rolling but some are not. NYU’s invitations were in mid March and the official acceptance package was by April 1. My D only applied to 8 colleges, all for MT. I recall that at least BOCO and CMU notified AFTER she knew she was in at Tisch. So, maybe it depends on if you applied only to rolling schools and such. Notifying in mid March and April 1 (as is the case with NYU) is pretty normal when it comes to regular selective colleges, not just BFA in MT programs. </p>
<p>I think it would be hard for a school as big as Tisch to call every student up to chat to convince them to come. This did not deter my kid. While Syracuse called her, it was a much smaller MT program. When she went to the accepted student event at Tisch, she was able to talk to administrators, faculty and current students. She had already done two prior visits and the school met the criteria she was looking for in a college. </p>
<p>I personally believe that what goes on in the admissions office is stuff that is never going to affect how much you like or dislike a program once you attend. I would pick a college based on how the college fits, more than how admissions officers handled things (or how much you like your tour guide, etc.). The experience going to the school really is not going to be related to these things. </p>
<p>NYU may not be a good fit for some students. But hopefully that is determined by what the school and program are about, rather than how they run admissions and admissions day events. That is my opinion.</p>
<p>My D was placed in Alantic Studio and it is the one studio we know the least about. We have read what they say on Tischs website but would love to have anyone who knows more to give some insights.</p>
<p>At some schools my husband and I fell in love with the admissions personnel; at others (actually not NYU), we received a cold vibe, and were completely turned off. It was always difficult to figure out whether the experience with the administration accurately represented the overall campus climate. Interestingly, my son knew right away that NYU was for him. He focused upon what he wanted in the way of his training and felt an immediate fit.<br>
As parents, we always want a sense of assurance that our sons and daughters will be well cared for and our $ well spent. It can be a more frightening process for us than for the student.
We trusted our son’s reaction, and he was right. He continues to have an extraordinarily warm and supportive relationship with faculty. Even though he graduated in 2008, studio faculty and administrators still attend his (and other former students’) performances and provide advice/guidance. He (and his cohorts) have even been hired as guest consultants for studio performances.
Good luck to all of you. It is such an exciting time, and there are many great opportunities to come.</p>
<p>Ok, now we know the studio placement (Atlantic) and our D is excited about it, here are some practical questions. Where exactly is the Atlantic studio? I can’t seem to locate it on the NYU campus map. Their website says its Administrative offices are on 76 9th. Is that where her studio classes take place? If so what dorms make the most sense. I am sure the NYU will be sending more information regarding these questions but I would love to hear from someone who knows first hand. Thanks!</p>
<p>I agree that asking kids to “hold the weekend” and then supplying a 2 hour welcome is disappointing! Other schools (larger than NYU) offer a full day or two, and allow students to sit in on classes, providing tours, parking info, etc. How is my S supposed to learn enough about a place where he might spend four years - and then be able to compare it to his other choices? When can we view the facilities, for example? If all the NY area accepted Tisch students will be there this Saturday, I am very concerned that we will not get an adequate picture of the school.</p>
<p>Other schools have provided “chats” and yes, phone calls for those with questions.</p>
<p>Does anyone know if Tisch will at least provide break-out sessions for the various studios? Are professors on hand to talk about classes? Current students? It’s all a bit of a mystery…</p>
<p>jasmom, like your son, we feel our kid picked the best fit for herself and knew what she was doing and we have observed after four years of it, that it could not have been a better match. That aspect means more to me than the details in the admissions process or paperwork and so on. </p>
<p>Also, like your son, AFTER graduating, my D is still connected to faculty and even has gotten work from a few different faculty members post graduation. She is still intertwined with Tisch in a few capacities. She even performed the other night at her past studio. As I write this post, she is at a paying job outside of Tisch with a Tisch faculty member. </p>
<p>As far as the accepted student event, we approached it differently, though I understand the questions in the post above. In my D’s case, this was not the initial visit to learn all about Tisch. She already knew she was going to attend. She had done two previous visits that included tours, Tisch info. sessions, visits to her studio, sitting in on classes, overnight in dorm with other Tischies and met one to one with current Tishies on our visit based on requests we lined up with Tisch in advance of the visit. So, on accepted student day, here is what we did (not sure if it is the same this year)…but again, this was after doing everything I just mentioned on PRIOR visits…
There was a presentation for all parents and accepted Tischies in Skirball. Then, this was followed by the kids going into sessions separated by program. My D went to the Tisch Drama session and there were current faculty and students in that session. The parents had a separate session about many facets of attending NYU. Then, this was followed by a reception in which faculty, administrators and current students also attended and a chance to chat with them one on one. In my D’s case, this was then followed by a luncheon for accepted Tisch Scholars (which is no longer) and this was small and intimate and involved deans and current scholars and a discussion with them that was in a circle, as well as the admitted 18 students. This was then followed by a trip to the NYU bookstore to buy the sweatshirt and car decal! :D</p>
<p>If you are still waiting you might want to check the Junk filter. The e-mail is not titled from NYU and the assignement was sitting in the filter since yesterday.</p>
<p>And in the meantime, my S, acceptance packet in hand, is still waiting on the studio placement email. Count me among those who feel that the process of communicating with accepted students concerning post-acceptance steps and events has been less than impressive.</p>
<p>Just an FYI, there will be current students at Saturday in the Square this Saturday, in fact, I will be there
Also, I did receive a call from a Tisch Drama Professor welcoming me after I had accepted the offer. I agree they could do a better job when it comes to prospective students and letting them know more about Tisch, student life, etc. Tisch really is a wonderful school, and NYU as a whole can be a bit intimidating and cool but you have to find your niche, and being in Tisch Drama does that for you automatically.</p>
<p>Revd4jc…there have been some posts about Atlantic Studio on the Theater/Drama Majors forum. You may wish to do a search there. And yes, a number of the studios are not located adjacent to the Tisch campus. The NYU website has a lot of info about the various dorms and where they are located. </p>
<p>Wkdk, at the Accepted Students Event last year there were no representatives of Stella Adler, the studio my son was placed in.</p>
<p>We had to schedule a separate trip to NYC to visit the studio on a weekday. Fortunately my son was able to have a long conversation with a recent alumna who worked there. He also had conversations with a couple of current students, and these contacts were very helpful.</p>
