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trover · 03-22-2007, 07:17 AM

Anxious parent questions:

What options does a BFA Acting freshman have after being unexpectedly cut in mid-March? Our understanding is that this cut was not a matter of talent, skill or growth as an actor, but instead was a matter of personal fit. Professors have said they will vouch for the student's talent and motivation.

All the BFA programs have completed their auditions for Fall 2007 and application deadlines are long gone. Do program directors have discretion or inclination to consider a candidate after the audition deadline? If so, what is the best way to approach them and plead for an opportunity to enter in the fall, either as a transfer with two quarters of strong training or as a first-year? Or is the student resigned to staying out of school for a year and applying for Fall 2008?

This student auditioned for six programs and was admitted to two. Ironically, she chose the program that did not have a "we will definitely cut half the class" policy.

Any experience or advice would be much appreciated, as time is of the essence. Thank you.

03-22-2007, 07:17 AM	#46
trover New Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Threads: 0 Posts: 2	Options after evaluative cut??? Anxious parent questions: What options does a BFA Acting freshman have after being unexpectedly cut in mid-March? Our understanding is that this cut was not a matter of talent, skill or growth as an actor, but instead was a matter of personal fit. Professors have said they will vouch for the student's talent and motivation. All the BFA programs have completed their auditions for Fall 2007 and application deadlines are long gone. Do program directors have discretion or inclination to consider a candidate after the audition deadline? If so, what is the best way to approach them and plead for an opportunity to enter in the fall, either as a transfer with two quarters of strong training or as a first-year? Or is the student resigned to staying out of school for a year and applying for Fall 2008? This student auditioned for six programs and was admitted to two. Ironically, she chose the program that did not have a "we will definitely cut half the class" policy. Any experience or advice would be much appreciated, as time is of the essence. Thank you. Last edited by trover : 03-22-2007 at 07:35 AM.