<p>TheZayness,</p>
<p>First of all, congratulations on getting into Tisch! Secondly, let me emphasize that I feel you have to weigh all the pros and cons before making a decision that is ultimately only yours to make - only you will know if NYU is the right fit. Instead of focusing on your capability to “catch up” which is in itself something impossible for the rest of us to know, try to research what current students have said about the program and decide if it’s right for you. You must understand that no program can guarantee that you will “land roles”. Tisch simply offers training.</p>
<p>There are many factors to consider: **location, community, the program, finances, etc. ** </p>
<p>Here’s a link to a post by a current Tisch student that details the advantages as well as disadvantages of the program: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/14134612-post6.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/14134612-post6.html</a></p>
<p>This link explains a day at Tisch: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/13525803-post102.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/13525803-post102.html</a></p>
<p>You’ve mentioned that you have other options which are more academic in nature. If these make you feel more comfortable, consider taking theater as a minor and if it all goes well, perhaps pursue an MFA in Theater, when perhaps the time is more appropriate for you. I understand (as an Asian myself) that your community probably emphasizes academic “fail-safes”. If this makes you feel better, then by all means.</p>
<p>You seem to be having a lot of doubts about Tisch in general (cut out for NYC, toughness of Tisch, possible success after degree, etc), and in that case, maybe NJTheatreMOM’s suggestion of taking a BA in Theater instead of a BFA would be a better choice. </p>
<p>Tisch is also one of the most expensive acting schools, and aside from “crazy tuition fees” as you’ve mentioned, be prepared to fork out money for living costs as well.</p>
<p>WITH THAT SAID, Tisch is still an extremely good school, and one that is well-known (for good reason). It does have emphasis on academic record and thus may not have as much “studio time” as other universities. This means that Tisch is great to go to for those who are interested in theater as a whole and not simply as a “performance” art. It is concerned with theater in a technical, historical, and social context. If this is what you are looking for, then great. If you are looking for a more conservatory/hands-on style, then try looking at Purchase or other colleges. This is a matter of personal preference. They offer studios that specialize in different acting techniques (maybe look up these techniques to see what you’re interested in?) and are very good at studio placement. Even if you aren’t happy with the studio placement, you can audition in your sophomore year for a different studio. </p>
<p>I hope what I’ve typed has helped. Tisch is a great place to go to but if you look at all the other recent threads, you will notice that there are also disadvantages. Don’t let the reputation of Tisch dazzle you, in every sense of the word. Think about what you will have to give objectively and what you are really aiming for - your future plans. If you simply cannot get rid of these doubts, remember that you have many ways of going about this if you do really want to pursue theater. It’s not now or never, it’s about what is best for you. (:</p>
<p>Good luck with your decision!</p>
I’m not really thinking about success actually, I applied to Tisch even though theatre is a little frowned upon here precisely because I can’t imagine doing anything else and still being happy. I’m just worried about making up my lack of experience. And frankly also a little because I’m Asian and I’ve been told that it’s twice as hard to land roles because you just don’t have the “look” for certain characters.</p>