thesp33

What was everyones experience with NYU?? did they reccomend a studio for u to go into? did you do a classical and then they told u u shouldnt have? Waht happened just want to know where i stand?

thanks

actrss100

I had a great experience at NYU! The woman auditioning me didnt recommend a studio but did ask me my choices 1st-4th...i didnt do a classical at NYU I did two contemporaries because thats what it said in their guidelines! The woman auditioning me was very nice and she made me feel really comfortable...she also worked with me on my comedic monologue. Thats about it

thesp33

hmmm i had a experience very like that. but she asked me if i would go to stella adler... i liked it but i dont know if i want to go to NYU because they have such a large program. Any Thoughts???

chrisnoo

I think this issue has been touched on, regarding the large program. But here's my take. Yes, they are large, but so is the size of the faculty. It's not like there the same number of teachers at a smaller program, like FSU or Otterbein, as there are at NYU. I've also heard, true or not, that NYU focuses on cookie cutter training. My thoughts?

You are a cookie if you want to be cut.

My experience: Great, No recommendations, but they asked if I wanted another studio, I said no. No classical, as actrs said, wasn't in their guidelines, so I avoided it.

Any other questions, pm me or ask here.

Chris

jasmom

thesp33,
Maybe it would help if we knew what about the large program you think you wouldn't like. Some of the advantages seem to be the amazing variety of experiences and exposures to faculty who are devoted not only to teaching/training but also to their own continuing work in the theater. Another advange (also in the area of variety) is the student's exposure to and close interaction with students in studios different from their own. In my son's recent production I met students from at least 4 different studios. Each was very talented and brought his/her own special skills and perspectives to the production. The studio provides a type of family. Within that setting students get to know each other and the faculty very well. In my son's studio, a mentor is "handpicked" with the student's skills and interests in mind. For my son's recent show, faculty from the Drama Dept., from Steinhart's MT program, and also from his studio came to the production. So...whereas some students may find the pace/stimulation/variety to be dizzying, others will embrace the combination of support and challenge.

thesp33

I suppose that i dont like the big program because i feel that i wont get as much attention from my professors. I know that the student to teacher ratio is somewhere around 4-1 which is very good. At the same time i hear horror stories about how Cap 21 classes have 40!!!!! people in them. How can u learn anything?? I go to a performing arts highschool right now where our classes are made up of 8 -12 people. I have improved so much over the last few years. I just odnt feel like iwant to go into such a large pool when i know i need more training.

chrisnoo

soozievt said that the largest class her d has been in was 16. I think the classes of forty are the writing the essay classes. I seriously doubt that your acting classes are 40.

Melsmom

Don't know if this is the right place to post this, but I was wondering if any of you Tisch EDers have been offered any aid/scholarships with your acceptance. You basically HAVE to go as it was early decision, and HAVE to pay full price if nothing is offered correct? I realize there are loans, some gov't grants for those who qualify, as well as private scholarships, but was curious as to any merit awards upon early acceptance.

thesp33

i also know someone who goes to Cap 21 and ive heard about there classes of 20-30.

alwaysamom

thesp, I'm sure soozievt will come in and give specific information about the size of her D's classes in Cap21. In the meantime, I'll tell you that, in general, Tisch studio classes (in every studio) are NEVER anywhere near that number. My D is a junior at Atlantic and the studio classes have never exceeded 15 or 16 students. I'm sure it's the same at Cap21 because soozievt has stated in previous discussions on this very same subject that her D's freshman classes are around 16. If this person you know who goes to Cap21 is talking about larger classes, he/she is talking about academic classes, not studio.

I just wanted to add, regarding your question about a classical monologue. I'm curious why you did a classical at your audition. It wouldn't be unusual for the auditor to tell you that you shouldn't have because the requirements for the Tisch audition state that you have to do two contrasting, two-minute contemporary monologues. Establishing the exact requirements for each school is a vital part of preparing for the audition process.

jasmom

In S's studio, 15-16 student group with whom he stays all year.

chrisnoo

Melsmom- yes, I was offered some scholarships. I won't go into the specifics, but if you would like to know how that whole financial aid at NYU thing works, pm me. They lessened the burden significantly.

Chris

Melsmom

Oh, thanks Chris. I was wondering why everyone wasn't worried silly about financing such a huge commitment. We're still watching the mailbox about NYU, and hoping also for a MUCH lesser burden than the sticker price...wherever she finally ends up!

rossji

Hi Melsmom! My d applied ED last year to NYU and as I've posted before (albeit a long time ago) she received a $9000 per year scholarship. Maybe a drop in the bucket when you're talking about $47,000 tuition, but better than nothing! It was talent/merit based; not financial need (although we look much better on paper than we should, lol!).

Melsmom

OMGoodness...that number keeps growing. So scary, but I'm glad to hear that the ED applicants do get awards early on. I can't imagine worrying about what needed to be mortgaged off for months while waiting to hear if you also got an award with that acceptance! Thanks for replying