<p>MTMommy is right - our program is highly selective (about 1:5 odds, as are many of the top programs).</p>
<p>What my letter doesn’t state is that NO STUDENT HAS BEEN CUT FROM THE PROGRAM SINCE ITS INCEPTION (to the best of my knowledge–I’m in my second year here–and local folklore).</p>
<p>Students do LEAVE the program, but it is almost always due to professional work…Disney, national tours, local regional theatre, etc. The quality of student here is very good.</p>
<p>Also, we can have no more than 20 junior and senior classes combined (based on our NAST BFA accreditation demands for limited enrollment). Next May, we anticipate taking 11 students, unless more leave the program.</p>
<p>Hope this clears the air a bit.</p>
<p>Eve</p>