<p>So I noticed that there was not a posting for us transfer students!!!</p>
<p>tell us your plans for the upcoming 2010 auditions!!!</p>
<p>I am thinking of transferring to...</p>
<p>CCM
BO CO
NYU
Ithaca
CSU Fullerton</p>
<p>Lets hear it!!!</p>
<p>I’m planning to transfer in the fall as well! I’m applying to NYU, Ithaca, Purchase, and Fredonia</p>
<p>Are these BFA-MT programs you are transferring into? Will they take your credits so you can complete the BFA in two years?</p>
<p>I’m also a transfer applying to:</p>
<p>Marymount Manhattan: already accepted for MT!
BoCo
CCM
CMU
UMich
PACE</p>
<p>Just a word from somewhere who’s been there before…</p>
<p>Transferring is extremely difficult. Audition-wise and emotionally. REALLY make sure it is what you want (I’m sure you’ve all thought of this already), but most importantly, have a back-up plan in case things don’t work out in any way. Whether this means that you aren’t accepted anywhere and need to figure out what to do in the fall, or (as in my case) are accepted one or more places and simply can’t afford them due to the often poor FinAid for transfers, pleeeeeeeeeeaaassse save yourself some heartache and have a back-up plan that you can be happy with, or at least tolerate.</p>
<p>I know it’s rough! Stay positive and keep things in perspective.</p>
<p>Best of luck to all of you in the coming audition season.</p>
<p>yes…they are all BFA MY schools…the only people who have contacted me about transcripts, etc…is CCM and it looks like I will have enough transfer credits to do either 2 or 3 years…I think I have enough for 2</p>
<p>Sporti2005- why do u say “audition wise and emotionally”? Just outta curiosity. I am 21 and have had a lot of time to think about it…and I am wanting to do MT as my profession. And why is it difficult for transfers? Not fair!!! =)</p>
<p>Sporti!!! Long time no post. How are you?</p>
<p>You asked why it is difficult for transfers…
For one thing, there are less slots available in programs for transfers than for freshmen applicants. A transfer is typically filling spots due to other students leaving. It is not as if they can add a bunch of sophomores for instance, whereas for freshmen applicants, they are filling a class. At some schools, however, transfers may have to start over as a freshman in the program and in that sense, then they are vying for the same slots. Due to the odds, it is good to have back up options as well.</p>
<p>I meant that it’s difficult both in the audition/acceptance percentage way AND in the “I-went-to-another-school-and-have-friends-there-and-now-I-go-here-and-know-noone” way. If that made sense. Basically, getting the acceptance is difficult enough…but then you have all the emotional stuff on top of it! </p>
<p>musicmom-- I PMed you. Didn’t want to take the thread off-track :)</p>
<p>oh ok…</p>
<p>I just think its funny…</p>
<p>I talked to admissions people from Bo Co and CCM and they BOTH said…it all weighs on your audition…your status as a student, while it does have obvious weigh as well, is not as important as your audition. I think they would rather take the person that auditions well, that WILL graduate, and become a successful marketable actor. </p>
<p>I think this makes perfect since. And my vocal instructor has also mentioned that most of his successful college audition stories have been transfers. And he has students that go to CCM, BO CO, CMU, Point PArk, Ithaca…etc</p>
<p>It is a lot easier (although none of this is easy) for ‘transfers’ to be accepted at Conservatory programs. Although some of your credits may transfer, you most likely will have to spend 4 years in a program, so may let you graduate in 3, but that is rare. CCM, CMU, Webster have said that you will start as a first-year. I have heard of BoCo making exceptions for some transfers (I have a friend who was allowed in at a level above or so, he has also been in 2 others BFA programs and 2 national tours, so that might be why.) Some schools may take a transfer if they HAVE space or for other reasons like Marymount, Point Park (in the BA), UMich and PACE. Each school has their own policy and it helps to call and chat with them just to see what the possibilities might be. But if you are okay with spending 3 or potentially 4 years in a program then go for it! But most schools will not be able get transfers out in 2 years, even if they have enough credits, etc. One of my coaches mentioned that Texas State’s new program is looking for transfers and may be able to get them graduated sooner than later, so look at their program, too. I’m a transfer, too, and it’s definitely hard, but what’s meant to be will be. I went through this process last year and luckily received 2 BFA options, but they were not the places for me, so now I’m back auditioning again, but luckily this time have an option I would rather attend 
Hope all of us transfers can make it into a program!</p>
<p>Texas State’s situation is a tad different as it is a new BFA in MT program, and so their upper year classes are not filled. I can see why they are looking for transfers.</p>
<p>bcbMTfi- All that you said I have heard…it is rather unfortunate though that all the time in Junior College or whatever you have done before transferring does not count as actual credit. I know with Musical Theatre it is a bit different because of training and skill levels but I think that going to a Universtiy/Conservatory has little bit of a advantage for a transfer…rather than a place like Bo Co or AMDA…would u agree?</p>
<p>^^ If by “advantage” you mean that more credits may transfer, you are most likely correct in terms of general education classes, but usually performance classes will not transfer. Some schools may give credit for some performance or other theatre related classes, and depending on the number and specificity of general education classes, and the sequencing of performance classes at the new school it could be possible for a transfer student to complete some BFA programs in 3 years. When I was at Syracuse this was the case, I am not sure if it still is though.</p>
<p>As others have said, each school will have a different policy when it comes to transfer students, so it is important to inquire with each school directly.</p>
<p>BOCO - “Transfer admission to the Theater Division is very limited and only available for freshmen entrance”. </p>
<p>It is also a 4-year program. No early graduations.</p>
<p>KatMT- Thank you for clarifying! That is exactly what I was trying to say…thank you!</p>
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<p>As a current transfer student in Syracuse’s BFA Drama program, this is indeed the case.</p>
<p>Bumping for happygolucky1</p>
<p>I just auditioned yesterday @ Umich for the acting BFA! I had a wonderful time there and got the opportunity to sit in on a bunch of classes ranging from freshman acting to senior acting for the camera and a rehearsal for the mainstage show, Our Town. I should hear back in about two weeks ahhh!</p>
<p>Let me first say that I’m not a clueless auditioner and I was accepted to 3 BFA programs last year. However my current school is rather pricy. I was rejected from Purchase, a program that I was very interested in and was also a more manageable tuition. So that being said:</p>
<p>Does it make sense to reaudition for a BFA program that you have previously been rejected from? I know I will have to start over. That is not my concern at all.</p>
<p>I know I did not give my best audition (but then again I don’t think it was particularly horrific). I have learned a lot since last year of course. I plan to certainly choose new material.</p>
<p>Of course there are zillions of reasons that a school will not take you. I’m just wondering whether any of you have heard stories of students who were flat out rejected the first time and got in on a second try. Or is it really just a one and done.</p>