<p>If I get accepted into a BFA program, would I be able to double major? Lets say I want to do acting and political science. Would that be possible?</p>
<p>It depends on the school -- although most BFA programs do not encourage you to double major. This is a question to ask each school directly -- it is important to ask this question of the Theatre dept., not just of the admissions office.</p>
<p>Even at schools that will allow a BFA student to double major, you would most likely need to enter with AP credits if you want to graduate within four years.</p>
<p>You may also want to look at strong BA programs. It is generally easier to double major in a BA program.</p>
<p>Not to say it is impossible with a BFA.... it will just vary greatly from school to school.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>Hey everyone. I'm a new member. I'm a senior at Laguardia H.S. NYC. I have been doing theatre since the age of 8. I did a summer shakespeare program for 8 summers ('00-07). I'm also very into musical theatre. I did CAP21's summer program at NYU-Tisch. I have taken part in the mainstage musical (at a performing arts school so it requires an audition.) I love the work that acting requires and the process is sometimes stressful yet always rewarding and it's exhilarating for me. I'd first like to say that I've been reading this info and its so very informative and seems quite substantial. Right now, I'm looking at NYU-CAP21, Vassar, Brandeis, Carnegie Mellon, Rutgers, SUNY Purchase Conservatory, Juilliard, USC, Syracuse, Boston University, and Emerson. Can anyone fill me in on the drama programs at: USC, Syracuse, Boston University, and Rutgers/how competitive they are/how is the faculty. I've heard great things and I learned a bunch from the websites but I want a non-self-promoting opinion (aka not the schools website.) Also, if anyone knows of any really good SUNY drama programs OTHER than the Purchase Conservatory one, please spill. THANKS!!!!</p>
<p>the only SUNY you should look at is Purchase...
all the others don't even compare to the training at Purchase..Purchase is on the level of Juilliard, CMU, Rutgers and NYU..</p>
<p>SUNY Cortland is trying to jump-start its voice and theater programs but I'm not sure how successful their efforts have been. SUNY Buffalo and SUNY Fredonia have pretty established Theater Departments, and while I know of many talented students who are happy in both programs, I agree with PurchaseKid that neither Buffalo nor Fredonia rises to the level of artistic training offered at SUNY Purchase. Also, SUNY Purchase is in an ideal location north of NYC, and the campus is often selected as a venue to preview new plays and musicals before they head to B'dway or off B'dway locations, and sometimes, Purchase BFA students are lucky to be offered opportunities to participate in those. </p>
<p>A BA Theater program that's often overlooked (if you can stand the cold, snowy weather) is SUNY Oswego, which really has a wonderful BA Theater program, even though it's not a BFA and I believe it's non-audition. I know of a lot of caring professionals who are faculty members or adjuncts up at SUNY Oswego, and it really is a nice program. Best of luck to you!</p>
<p>Thank you so much browneyes and purchasekid. Has anyone heard anything about Muhlenberg? I hear theyre supposed to have a great MT program and not very high academic requirements.</p>
<p>While not in the academic admissions tier of, say, Vassar, Muhlenberg would not be characterized as having "not very high academic requirements." Although it is I believe an SAT optional school, it is not much more competitive academically than many of the other schools on your list. And, I think if you do a bit more research you will find out that they have outstanding theatre training, although not a specific MT program. But my understanding is that the student can piece together a nice MT schedule for him/herself. Since my D is only a junior I myself haven't done all the research but I've learned a lot from reading CC! Good luck.</p>
<p>The USC School of Theatre is highly regarded. Only a small number are selected each year. I suggest you read the "Visit to SC" post in the music forum under campus visits thread to read about the "vibe" for a senior music student. I realize it is not your potential major, but her take on the campus is worth reading.</p>
<p>From the Atlanta area one student was selected last fall. This student had extensive stage experience as well as a 4.+ from a rigorous private school. One of the mothers on CC had a senior student admitted and you may be able to find her posts from last year.</p>
<p>Good luck in your college search.</p>
<p>The admissions deadline for the SC School of Theatre is Dec. 1, 2008. On the website there is updated information on the audition schedule and faculty honors. Here are a few names of alumni of the School of Theatre: Forest Whitaker, Kyra Sedgwick, Le Var Burton, Eric Stoltz, Tate Donovan, Anthony Edwards, Stark Sands, John Ritter, Swoozie Kurtz, Todd Black as well as many other familiar names listed on the site.
The telephone number of SC admissions is 213 740 1111.</p>
<p>Muhlenberg, although not a BFA school, as a fabulous up and coming theater program. They by no means have, "not very high academic requirements," they accept about 35%...</p>
<p>I think Muhlenberg's average HS GPA for admitted students is around a 3.6, and they accept a high precentage of students ED.</p>
<p>At Muhlenberg you can opt out of the SATs but for those who do submit them (the majority of students), the middle 50% range on all 3 parts is 560 - 660. Also, 50% of the students were in the top 10% of their hih school class.</p>
<p>Muhlenberg has gotten increasingly selective over the past few years as it is developing more of a national reputation. In addition to meeting academic criteria, Muhlenberg looks closely at the interest a student has in the school and whether the student is a good match for the Muhlenberg community. An interview is highly recommended and given significant weight by the admissions office.</p>
<p>On the SUNY's other than Purchase, I've heard some good words about SUNY at New Paltz for their theater program.</p>
<p>As well, if MT is your focus, look at SUNY Fredonia.</p>
<p>New major at Chapman U in California: Acting for Film</p>
<p>paying3tuitions,
I am glad you mentioned the new program at Chapman. I have a current student who is an applicant to Chapman with a specific interest in that program and I just recommended it to a junior.</p>
<p>The BFA in Screen Acting program is new this year. It is a program that is pretty unique in US colleges, and in fact, is the first of its kind. It is interdisciplinary through the Theater Department in the College of Performing Arts and the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. However, applicants need to understand that you can't audition to get into this program until after one year at Chapman and so there is no guarantee should you attend Chapman that you could be in the BFA in Screen Acting program.</p>
<p>The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has an AMAZING BFA theatre program. It's pretty exclusive and the training is really intense but they've had some really sucessful people come out of their programs. </p>
<p>You should look into it.</p>