<p>I was just wondering how Tisch decides what studio you are placed in? Is it random or do they look at your application and interview/audition to place you in a studio best suited to you? Also, for anyone who has kids at Tisch.. are they happy at the studio studio where they placed?</p>
<p>The placement is NOT random. Indeed they weigh the audition, interview, and so on in finding what they believe is the best placement for the applicant. When my D (now a Tisch alum) auditioned, she also mentioned her first, second, and third choice studios. She was placed in her first choice one, which was the one for musical theater. </p>
<p>My daughter was very happy with her studio. Please be aware that one neat thing at Tisch is that after the first two years, you can switch to a different studio (the first two years are considered “primary studio” and the second two years are “advanced studio”). Many students do this and NOT because they are unhappy with their original placement, but rather to experience other approaches and such. </p>
<p>My kid did five semesters in CAP21 studio (the MT studio at the time, but now they have New Studio on Broadway), and three semesters in Experimental Wing Theater studio (ETW) and she loved BOTH of her studios and was able to really get even more out of the Tisch experience by training in two different studios. She gained different things from each one. </p>
<p>Most of her friends were very happy with their studio placements. Many friends also chose to study in more than one studio during their four years at Tisch.</p>
<p>I know my D said the interview portion was intense for NYU. They asked her some off the wall questions that we figure was used to gauge a studio fit. She was placed in Adler - unfortunately we had to decline but not due to studio placement.</p>
<p>My son is an acting major in New Studio and absolutely LOVES it! Kent Gash is the best! My son admires all of his professors and this year, he is in the Physical Acting track at NSB. NYU does an excellent job in placing their students in the studio that best fits them. They really know what they are doing!</p>
<p>Thanks so much everyone! I know that Tisch is going to be at the top of my S’s list, so it is good to hear about the different studios and how you are placed. I think my S would be happy at any of them…except the MT one. He LOVES musical theater, but realizes his limitations. He can act and sing… but he can not dance, in any way, shape or form. He does really like the physical part of acting though. </p>
<p>For those of you with kids at Tisch, are you happy with the school in general… not just the studio side of it? We are in CA, so NYU seems very big and impersonal to us small town, beach going folks. Have your kids been able to navigate the school well, and do they like their dorms etc. Other than being ungodly expensive, what have been some of the other drawbacks? How are the Tisch kids housed? Are they just randomly all over, or are they in the same dorms? Like I said… I know nothing about NY.</p>
<p>5 boys- we are from Florida and NYU is so vastly different from north Florida. My son has gained so much more confidence as he has mastered navigating the city. This was my son’s dream school and he knew he wanted to go there since the 6th grade. He worked his a** off and was salutatorian of his high school class. That garnered him some excellent scholarships- but not a full ride. We still had to take out some PLUS loans. This year, he is an RA- so free room and board- that’s worth about $20,000! He worked hard for that position and it is highly competitive- as you can imagine. He is actually able to get a minor in computer web design. He took a class to satisfy a science credit and liked it so much- he took more. He figured what the heck! He was in a StageWorks show this past spring and that was directed by Liz Swados- look her up- she’s amazing! My son does not complain so there hasn’t been anything he doesn’t like about the school (although the required Writing the Essay class was very challenging). He has made wonderful friends, started his own improv troupe, and has made some nice connections. (he is also in two Tisch 48 hour films that are on youtube- “Not in the Cards” and the hilarious-excuse my language- “S**t Tisch Kids Say”- you gotta see that one) He has never roomed with a fellow actor. He went to a performing arts high school so I think he prefers to be with other people so he’s more well-rounded. I love the people of New York. They are very friendly and helpful and what you see is what you get!</p>
<p>[■■■■</a> Tisch Kids Say - YouTube](<a href=“■■■■ Tisch Kids Say - YouTube”>■■■■ Tisch Kids Say - YouTube)
5 boys- here is the video and please excuse the language. It’s from the Tisch 48 hour film festival. They give the film students a topic, several phrases that have to be included and a time limit. They have 48 hours to do the entire project.</p>
<p>OMG Supportive…SO funny!! I showed it to my S and he got a good laugh out of it too. I guess all theater kids think alike. I had to really laugh at the jive at USC… as this is the big school here for theater kids. My S will probably apply but he prefers to be in NY. You should see some of the plays that our HS puts on… really…shall I say, “diverse”. They put on CABARET last spring for instance. It is not a performing arts HS, but the thetaer dept. is top notch… and you have never seen such intense competition for boys. It is unusual for sure… WAY more boys than girls in theater. </p>
<p>Your S sounds like he is havng an AWESOME time at NYU!! Incredible… my S would be jealous. I think it is hard to repilcate the opportunities you can find in NY. Now he just has to keep his grades up with 4 AP’s and 6 shows…2 lead parts… this year…AHHH!!! Let’s just say I am concerned.</p>
<p>Thanks! Your son can do it. It is unusual to have more boys than girls. On top of my son’s academics, he was also second in command to running the Florida State Thespian Festival. It’s the largest high school festival in the world. He was also in shows. He worked hard because he really wanted it- and it paid off. My sisters were offended by the language in the film but believe me- he was playing a character that was very opposite from him. He is a runner who never smokes. He never blows off his classes, is well-read, and certainly doesn’t dress like that. Believe it or not, he is really into ESPN and loves Sports Center. When he’s home, he’s constantly flipping the channels back to sports programs. He is very funny though and some of those lines he improvised. As you can imagine, I’m very proud of him and so grateful that he has this opportunity to go to school in New York! New York has been berry berry gud to him!</p>
<p>I hope you are right:-)) I think it is going to be hard for my S to decide to go all the way with the BFA route. He is an academic kid too, and absolutely loves physics… has no desire to be an engineer though… he is more the creative, out of the box type of thinker. He is also really funny. I have never seen him happier than when he is on stage and around theater type kids…so I can really see him pursuing the BFA. Can’t wait to see how it all plays out.</p>
<p>Good luck! NYU is a great school for academic theatre kids as half of their decision is based on academics and the other on talent. My son is an RA on the LOL Explorations Floor. This floor is dedicated to kids who love comedy and their field trips go to comedy shows, improv shows, plays, … Your son sounds like he would enjoy NYU based on what you say- especially the out of the box thinker part. There are plenty of people on this board who can help you through the process!</p>
<p>Yes… the people on this board are amazing!! SO helpful and kind. I know we are in good hands going into this process. Thanks so much supportive!!</p>
<p>So the floor that your S is an RA for is all theater kids?? It sounds GREAT!! How awesome is that!!</p>
<p>5boys- the floor that my son is an RA for is not made up of theatre majors. In fact, he has never roomed with a theatre major. Some of the kids got randomly assigned to that floor but the floor is for kids who enjoy all kinds of comedy- like Saturday Night Live fans or fans of improv shows. I just wanted to clarify. There are many non-theatre major kids who love comedy.</p>