academics for accepted MT students

KatMT
Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:06:52 +0000

It looks as if Jacksdad has gotten wonderful advice here… the big bit being to research all schools carefully to find out how they each approach the process.

I was interested also in the discussion about BFA degree programs not containing general education coursework, like in a BA. At some schools that is true, but there are some BFA schools where the BFA students take almost the entire general education core in addition to taking the heavy course load in their major. So, again, it is important to research the schools to make sure that the program is offering the kind of experience that you are looking for.

I was the one who mentioned NYU in the LATE 1980s… boy do I now feel old I agree that things change over the course of time and that a school that once might not have been as academically selective may be much more selective now… another reason why current research is so important :)!! I didn’t know that NYU was a commuter school at one point. In 1989 when I applied it was already considered a highly regarded university that was very difficult to get into academically, and at that time the audition could weight the acceptance at least somewhat, however. It sounds like that has changed today. It will be interesting to see with all of these schools how things will continue to change as there are more and more programs, college becomes more expensive, and more highly qualified applicants auditioning for spots.