<p>I know that many of you have asked about schools that are willing to accept transfer students. FSU is interested in accepting transfer students for the 2007 - 2008 school year. If you have any questions about the program from a parent perspective, I would be happy to help. My D is a rising junior in the program. If you would like more information about transfer policies or have any questions you would like to direct to an administrator, All4FSU is the person to contact. </p>
<p>Kathy</p>
<p>I auditioned for the 2006-2007 school year and was not accepted. Due to financial constraints, my audition circuit was limited, and so for this first year I will take BA Theatre. Which, for what I wanted out of a college degree is not satisfactory, but due to some stipulations on the Bright Futures scholarship, I really have no choice. However, I will be reauditioning this spring. I have been told though that the program is a four year degree regardless of previous coursework, meaning my first year will be for personal growth only. However, I am stubborn in my ideology that the BFA at FSU is what I want. So audition I shall.</p>
<p>Jinx,</p>
<p>Good luck with your audition this spring. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. </p>
<p>Your 1st year at FSU does not have to be for "personal growth" only. Use the year to get as many of your general studies requirements as possible out of the way. That way, when you begin work on your BFA, you'll have more time to practice for your voice lessons, work on your acting, etc. I imagine that you would also be able to get the summer school requirement waived. (All FSU students are required to do one summer session unless they successfully petition to have the requirement waived. Students can sometimes get the requirement waived if they have brought in AP credits, CLEP credits, or have in some other way acquired college credits beyond the typical number acquired during the freshman year.) Be sure that your advisor is aware of your desire to audition for the BFA program so that you can best choose classes that will count toward that degree.</p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>I am auditioning in February to transfer to FSU and study MT. Is your daughter going through the music track or the musical theatre track? I'm a little confused about the dfferences.</p>
<p>Also, do you know how many transfer students they accept? Are chances of getting accepted pretty slim?</p>
<p>Clover,</p>
<p>Take a look at the 2nd page of the thread titled Florida State's MT Program. It's about 6 threads below this one. I have outlined the differences between the music track and the theatre track (it's not called the musical theatre track - both programs are MT tracks :) ).</p>
<p>My D is a BFA student, which is the theatre track.</p>
<p>FSU usually accepts 12 students into their MT program each year. As far as how many transfer students they will accept for the 2007-2008 school year, I do not know. That would be a question that All4FSU could answer for you. If she doesn't see your post in the next day or so, you can send her a private message or an e-mail.</p>
<p>As far as acceptance chances go, FSU's is a competitive program. The percentage of offers of acceptance compared to the numbers of students auditioning is comparable to any of the top MT programs. In other words, not high. That's why I always suggest that students audition for around 7 to 9 schools. It is a good idea to have some less competitve programs on your list and at least one non-audition safety school that you could be happy with.</p>
<p>Good luck with your audition!</p>
<p>Clover,
I'm sorry I didn't see your post earlier. I just recently returned from advising our students who are studying in London this semester. I'll be happy to answer as many questions as I can, but if I miss any please PM me or give me a call - particularly about the differences between the BFA & BM since it can be confusing. Which track you choose has no impact on acceptance since we consider all students auditioning at the same time. The major differences are once you are admitted, and they are largely curricular. Examples: BMs take more music theory; BFAs take basic tech theatre. BMs take conducting; BFAs take directing. BMs take music history; BFAs take theatre history. Sometimes BMs do more vocal ensembles and BFAs take more acting technique. They all take the same core curriculum in music theatre.</p>
<p>Transfer students are considered based on where the individual is in his/her development as an artist. We are looking for students who have the potential to be ready for professional work in three years. It is impossible to complete the required BFA coursework in less then three years. </p>
<p>Our overall acceptance rate is about 6% but I can't divide out the transfers because sometimes a transfer is accepted with the understanding that it will take four years to graduate, while for others it will take three. </p>
<p>Because we are such a small program we really accept people, not just talent. Almost every decision that is made about a student's education beginning with this very first one is about whether that individual would be a good fit for what we have to offer and where in the program we can best serve him/her.</p>
<p>All4FSU,</p>
<p>Thank you so much, that was a big help! I'm currently enrolled as a vocal performance major at the University of Texas (Freshman), so the B.M. program really interested me because while my passion is musical theatre, I don't want to neglect the musicianship behind being a good performer. I've had much more classical training than musical theatre traning (vocally speaking), do you have any suggestions as far as auditions or piece choices for that "type" of voice, or will that kind of background be a set back trying to get into a musical theatre program like FSU's?
If I were accepted to FSU and went the B.M. route, would I not have any tech or production, make-up, etc... classes? Or are those available as electives?</p>
<p>Thank you for all the help! (and to be honest, I don't know how to send a PM- ha!- or I would've sent one; sorry this is only directed to one person...)</p>
<p>Hi Clover25,</p>
<p>I just realized after going back and reading some past posts that you must be the daughter of the father I was talking with during the dance audition. Your dad is a very nice man and is very supportive of you. He is extremely proud of you and I hope everything works out for you. My daughter thinks she danced with you maybe? She was in all black with a little maroon color at her stomach, curly dark brown hair in a long pony tail, and short. Anyway, she thought you did a great job (if that is you she is thinking of). I know you have a few more auditions so I wish you the best of luck!</p>
<p>cindystamps4u,</p>
<p>thanks so much! I remember your daughter- they asked her to do the dance a couple of times I think because she was so good! :) Really, she was awesome, I hope everything works out for her. It probably was my dad you were talking to! He was there with me. Anyway, let me know how it goes for your daughter and tell her she was great and I wish her the best!</p>
<p>Clover25,</p>
<p>Thanks for the kind words. And, like you... I hope everything works out for all you kids. I just can't imagine having the nerve to do what you kids do and take the rejections that you take, and bounce back and continue on. It just goes to show how much you guys want this. So, good luck to you and keep me posted too!</p>
<p>cindystamps4u</p>
<p>we met at the FSU audition (you are right, I am clover25's dad) Have you guys heard anything from FSU? Are the letters out?</p>
<p>Cindy posted on another thread that her daughter heard from FSU and received "alternate" status, which is basically what other schools would call "waitlist".</p>