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<p>Hi I was wondering if anyone knew how many people audition for U of Arts and how many people get accepted. Thanks!</p>

<p>Last year I believe more than 600 auditioned for MT and about 8% were accepted to yield a class of about 24. I don't know the numbers for this year but I suspect that there are even more auditioning and that the rate of acceptance may drop. For the first time, this year, the audition process involves a preliminary audition and same day call backs. From what I understand, if you do not get a call back, you are done.</p>

<p>Man! My daughter has her audition on January 31. I pray she gets called back and accepted! She is really nervous but has been preparing for quite some time now.</p>

<p>Tell me MichaelNKat, had your daughter had any MT training prior to her audition at the UArts? (I read in another posting that you have a daughter at UArts.)</p>

<p>Man! My daughter has her audition on January 31. I pray she gets called back and accepted! She is really nervous but has been preparing for quite some time now.</p>

<p>Tell me MichaelNKat, had your daughter had any MT training prior to her audition at the UArts? (I read in another posting that you have a daughter at UArts.)</p>

<p>Yes, my daughter is a sophomore at UArts. You will find that students who audition for the BFA MT programs, whether at UArts or at other schools, have varied backrounds. Some have performed professionally while some have experience "only" with high school or community theatre. Some have focused their preparation through voice lessons, dance classes and monologue coaching and others have attended 4 or 6 week summer intensives. Some have been doing MT since they were young and others didn't become "serioius" about MT until high school. There is no one set of experiences or training that is the "magic formula" for audition success. There is nothing to be gained by comparing oneself to another; all that will do is create pointless anxiety. As you say, your daughter has been preparing for quite some time. The most important thing now is to have confidence and trust in the hard work she has put in, come to the auditions prepared and organized and for her to do her best to relax and let her personality and talents show themselves without worrying about what anyone else is doing. I know this is a high stress experience but try to encourage your daughter to view each audition as an opportunity to do what she loves - perform!</p>

<p>Thank you MichaelNKat! This is great advise for my daughter and for me . . . the concerned mother!</p>

<p>Is there any possibility that my daughter and I could have lunch with you and your daughter (and wife too) on Friday when we arrive? You seem like a really involved and caring father/parent. Your daughters are blessed to have you as their dad.</p>

<p>That's on Friday, January 30th.</p>

<p>Unfortunately, on January 30 I have meetings out of the office and won't be in center city at lunch time, otherwise it would be a pleasure to meet. Best wishes to your daughter for success with her audition.</p>

<p>Thank you! In reading your many inputs regarding various topics, you're a wealth of information! Your advice is invaluable! I'll definitely be in touch! :o)</p>

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