<p>My daughter was accepted into Syracuse's MT program and Miami MT with options. Just interviewed at Tisch CAP 21 or Acting. She is a transfer student. </p>
<p>Any ideas comparing these programs. Syracuse looks like a great program where one will not be lost in the numbers - they have a small core group that you are in, and you rotate to other groups to stay connected. The training also looks great.</p>
<p>Now, Miami with Options. Who wouldn't want to be that climate and exciting city. We are from the Washington DC area and use to some snow but not multiple feet of snow every winter. Also at Syracuse the drama dept is set off from the main campus - a tough walk in snow.</p>
<p>Does anyone know much about Miami MT with Options. This is separate from the Conservatory where they accept 8 students. They take classes with the same teachers but the MT side is less rigorous so you can take more academic classes in either theatre or another major. </p>
<p>Any thoughts about Tisch would be good. The interview went well, but we all know the numbers. No there is no rhyme or reason. If you are talented, and you are what they are looking for (and they don't already have someone like you) oh, and they have the slot, you can get accepted. The odds are tougher than Medical school acceptance, so please don't take it personally.</p>
<p>We know a girl at Miami and she seems to be happy there. She is a sophomore but I will check with her mom.
My D was accepted into Syracuse and we are thrilled. Smaller program and the kids get to know each other. She is acting but is really interested in continuing her dance and MT. This way she has an opportunity. I know the walk might be tough but I told her what a great way to keep her legs in shape. ANd they get a ride back at night.
She didn't get in NYU after a great audition but she was always leaning toward Syracuse. College campus like in the South with an amazing program. Amazing. You have tough choices and good luck. I will see if my friend is around this week and let you know.</p>
<p>poohie57 -- you're absolutely right. When my D came home for freshman winter break, her legs looked FABULOUS!! It's true there's a bit of a walk to the theater. But keep in mind that most of their classes take place in the theater building, so they really aren't going back and forth too much during the day. Sophomore year, many drama students get permission to live off-campus; my D is now in an apartment just 2 blocks from the theater.</p>
<p>SouthernMDmom - Here is my D's NYU input :D (she is heading to New York in the fall). Some of the things she loves in random order, and in a nutshell (you can pm me if you want more details):</p>
<p>*) the academic environment, and yet rigorous Conservatory training with
leveled (dance) classes & personalized private vocal instruction
*) the great variety in and availability of advanced studio training, my D is
interested in possibly pursuing the Film & Television option
*) CAP21 being a larger sized program with more people to meet and learn<br>
from/with, including a larger faculty, and yet the offering of relatively small
(15) classes that allow for plenty of personalized attention
*) she is the ultimate urban girl, and so in her mind you can't beat the NY
location with its plentiful resources
*) the "grown up/independent" feel that comes with NYU's urban environment
& "lack" of a more traditional campus, she is self motivated & really ready
for this type of setting
*) internships, networking & study abroad opportunities (although these
probably are available everywhere).</p>
<p>Please know that we are well aware that NYU is not for everyone. I tried to pull some of the biggest differences NYU offers from her 'college comparison chart' to underscore them. Also, her view may be skewed by having attended a fairly large high school in a big city, which has helped her "readiness". D has saved up for college (hoping for NYU) since 6th grade, and so we are really excited with and for her, in spite of the limited scholarships she received compared to some of her other acceptance offers, which could be another important factor in your decision making process.</p>
<p>Hope this helps a bit. Good luck :)!</p>
<p>Poohie57 and onstage: Thanks so much for your replies. Let me know how your daughter likes the program. It sounded like she really liked it. For the daughter that is going in the fall, good luck to her - it does look like a great program and maybe we'll meet you.</p>
<p>Thanks again,</p>
<p>SouthernMDmom</p>
<p>MTgrlsmom: I hope you got my reply. I am new at posting. Thanks so much for your input. Yes NYU seems like a great program. Good luck to your daughter.</p>
<p>SouthernMDmom</p>
<p>SouthernMDmom -- I sent you a PM.</p>
<p>SouthernMDmom: what other schools has your D applied to?</p>
<p>I am currently in the college decision making process and trying to decide between Ithaca and CAP 21. I've heard great things between about both programs. My three major concerns are challenging dance classes (something I want bc it's where I need the most work), balancing tough academic courses with studio/ training time at NYU, class sizes and individual attention.</p>
<p>Creole...my D got into both CAP21 and Ithaca's BFA in MT. My D has been a lifelong dancer. She cared about the levels of dance classes. Ithaca has less levels of classes. They may have only one or two for tap. I think all freshmen in the MT program are in the same dance classes and as with any program, the range of dance skills will vary greatly and even more at Ithaca where there was no dance audition to get in. At CAP21, in EACH year you are there....there are four levels of ballet for JUST that year's group (four more for the sophomores, etc.), four levels of tap, four levels of jazz and so on.....so four levels PER YEAR/CLASS. As far as individual attention....CAP21 class sizes are approximately 15 per class. I am not sure on the MT class sizes at Ithaca but imagine them to be 12-15 and not very different than at CAP. As far as academics....put the curriculum requirements for each school's program side by side. AT Tisch/CAP21, you will have six training classes at studio that take up all day three days per week, plus private voice, plus one liberal arts class, plus one Theater Studies class PER SEMESTER. See how that compares with Ithaca. There are other differences but I am just responding to the issues you brought up. The locations are vastly different, for example. Both are excellent programs.</p>
<p>Soozievt: Thank you soo much! This is all very helpful. I just keep hearing more and more things about both Ithaca and NYU only making this decision harder. But thanks for all your input!!!
I'm a little above beginning level in dance. That's way dance is such a big concern for me. Does CAP offer tap all four years?</p>