Hello, I’m currently a sophomore in high school and I would like to get into a BFA Acting program, hopefully at USC. I have a couple questions about it, mostly grade related. First, how much do your grades factor into getting into the drama program? Is USC one of those schools where you have to get into the school as a whole and then into an individual school? In the first term of this year I did poorly with regards to grades(three Cs and an E(failing with effort, my school is odd)) as a result of switching schools and the curriculum being more rigorous than I was expecting and admittedly a lack of trying on my part. I have had an upward trend though which I know they like to see, and I got all As and Bs last term, which is what I’m shooting for this term as well. I’ve been working a lot harder and am more motivated now. How much will that first term haunt me in regards to admission to USC? Just a note I’m planning on two APs next year and 3-4 senior year and intend on working my butt off. Now more specifically with drama, if I don’t have years upon years of plays under my belt, will that hurt my chances? And while studying, would I be able to audition for outside-of-school acting projects, like movies and TV shows? Thank you so much for all your answers and help, I really really appreciate it!
There’s a really great group of drama parents on this site. If you haven’t already posted your question on that forum, I would encourage you to do so. I think you’ll get lots of help! Break a leg!
Thank you so much!