Admissions for drama

Buggie44 · 08-25-2009, 12:10 PM

Hi All..
My daughter and I read the admissions information at the college's site, but wondered if anyone had a feel as to what the Bennington admissions' staff feels is especially telling of an applicant. One would think since SAT scores are optional, they aren't especially important. So which of the many factors would carry the day; GPA at school? the essay? the interview? outside activities that show committment? If it helps, my daughter would be most interested in the drama program, but is also interested in digital media.
Thanks,
Buggie

DerDeutscheMann · 10-07-2009, 07:38 PM

Hey Buggie,

I think what the admission office is most excited about is to get to know your daughters passion and personality. Hence essays and the interview are big factors in the admission process. A decent high school record and SAT scores are of course considered, so they should not be too bad, but I have gotten the impression that the most important issue is, whether your daughter fits to the school or not. (and believe me, Bennington is NOT like every other school...in a positive way...at least to me I guess)

If your daughter is interested in drama, the programs and professors here are amazing and you shouldnt hesitate to check them out

SLUMOM · 10-09-2009, 05:35 PM

We had recently spent some time there & the interview my son had was very informal and very laid back. We were most impressed with the admissions staff, the campus & all the people we met! Of course, it is a different type of curriculum & school year with the Field Work Term. My S is definitely going to apply, it just felt very positive to him.

mest · 10-31-2009, 10:30 PM

My son is a sophomore and has taken drama classes and has been cast in two plays. I felt that the admissions staff took the time to get to know him and how he fit with the campus. We did a visit in Oct. of his senior year and he loved the school. He is very happy there, has made good friends, and loves his classes/professors. I like the fact that he likes all his classes, not just drama.

He had a reasonably strong high school record, but it was heavy on performing arts. I felt that they were looking at the total package, not just test scores and GPA.