<p>Steinhardt’s auditions begin in November, with an open house day for prospective students. I’d love to hear from anyone who’s done these and attended that event, particularly if you were subsequently admitted.</p>
<p>DD did that one as a VP major. It was the first one she did. She was admitted with a verrrrry small merit award. Up side, it allowed other auditions to be scheduled in the high season. Downside, her repertoire was not as refined as it was later in the year. She got much better results at schools she auditioned for a little later. If it is not your first choice school, no harm. I think you want your first choice schools somewhere in the middle. After your feet are under you and before you are tired of the things you are performing. IMHO</p>