| I have been asking a lot of questions about a variety of programs. Perhaps we could begin a discussion for HS Juniors/parents (me) who have just started the search and winnowing process. First, a broad question. I was just looking at a 1998 book by Everett(sp.) outlining acting programs. The information is outdated (especially the rankings), but some interesting information was provided RE: the number of undergrad students in various BFA/BA programs. I noticed that some programs (of somewhat similarly sized institutions) admit very few (20-35), some admit in the range of 50-75 new students, and some admit 150 plus. I am aware that the Guthrie (U. of MN) admits a small BFA class in their unique cooperative program. I also saw that the Univ. of Utah has a similarly small program - also, one of the few to have significantly more men than women. What other programs resemble Guthrie and Utah?
I know that Guthrie has a real low selection ratio (accepted/applied). I assume that Utah's selection ratio is also small. Anybody know of other BFA actig programs that are similarly small and therefore incredibly selective? We would not want our list to consist of too many of these programs.
And, if you would like to share, any 'rankings' (unofficial, of course) as to which programs have the lowest selection ratios, we would appreciate it. Alternatively stated, which programs are particularly difficult to get into, recognizing that it is tough overall? I assume that this list (excluding Ivy schools and places like Northwestern that are tough to get into unless one's grades and scores are stellar - not my son) would include Julliard, Guthrie, Utah, Michigan. |