*Syracuse pre-college or CAP 21 summer programs?*

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<p>Hey, I was just wondering which one of the program you all though was better. I got accepted into Syracuse pre-college about 3 weeks ago and I will be finding out from NYU on May 5th, but in your opinion, which program is better?
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Kayla</p>

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<p>I don't know based on training, but I would recommend going to a place that would be your top choice school. If you really want to go to Syracuse...then go to that program, or vice versa for NYU. At least from what I've seen, the faculty gets the chance to know you that way. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.</p>

<p>Chris</p>

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<p>Chris, I wouldn't presume to correct you, as I am far from an expert in these matters! But I would say that people have talked a lot here in CC about how students really ought NOT to choose a summer program in hopes that attending will up/increase their chances of being accepted into the BFA program at the college level. Students should (they tell me!) choose a summer program based on how well it fits their needs, as well as other, more practical things, such as cost, length of stay, proximity to home, etc.
I think the reason that those who know more than I do say this is -- if you look at the numbers! -- very few kids who do a summer program at a particular college or university actually get accepted to the college's BFA program in MT. Look at CMU as a good example. They seem to take a good number of kids for the summer program, but very few for the college program itself. I suppose that if a student just knocked the socks off the instructors in the summer program, it is logical to assume that those instructors would be kindly and favorably predisposed to that student when he or she auditions for the college program. But the reverse also might be true. It's a double edged sword. That's why it is probably just best to choose the program that seems to be the right fit at the right time. I would guess that both Syracuse's summer program and CAP21's would be great experiences. (Of course, it will definitely be cooler -- weather-wise :) -- in Syracuse than it will in NYC.)
Lisa</p>