<p>I don’t think they expect a pro quality video. They just want to see you doing your best. They understand that these things are hard to make. And I know for a fact that Adelphi accepts kids regularly by video. </p>
<p>My D applied to Montclair State and did get excellent merit aid (her stats were similar to yours). However, their audition percentages are low - they audition many hundreds for a class of 16 in the BFA. They also have a BA, which looks like an excellent program. My D was rejected for the BFA and chose not to apply for the BA - which requires an interview, which can be done by phone. Make sure you read all of the instructions and cover all of the loose ends with them.</p>
<p>I’m sorry you only can add one more school - that could be tough. Do you have any other safeties, financial and otherwise? I hope your parents understand that with the auditions included most kids need to have a fairly long list in this process, unless they have a rock-solid safety that they are completely happy with.</p>
<p>University of Rhode Island has an excellent non-auditioned BFA and also gives excellent merit aid. I can’t remember exactly what my D’s cost of attending would have been, but I believe it was well below $30K with her scholarships (and she wasn’t eligible for any need-based aid).</p>