<p>If you go on each of the schools websites you can look at the common data set for the school. This will give you an idea of whether or not your grades and scores are in range for general academic admissions. </p>
<p>However, at some schools the drama division prospective students do not have to meet the same academic standards as the general population, and the audition counts for the majority of the admissions decision…</p>
<p>Other schools do require the incoming drama students to meet close the same criteria as all prospective drama students, regardless of the audition.</p>
<p>Others use a more blended process where all factors are used equally. </p>
<p>Most of the schools should be able to tell you if asked.</p>
<p>Maybe start your list by identifying 1 - 3 non-auditioned, academic and financial safety schools to which you know will apply. </p>
<p>Then, identify 3 - 6 “reach” schools for your list… these could be artistic and/ or academic reaches, but should probably only be financial reaches if you truly understand the financial aid and scholarships policies (if this is imperative to your final decision process).</p>
<p>Finally, identify 3- 6 “high match - low match” schools for your list … these could be artistic and/ or academic reaches, but should probably only be financial reaches if you truly understand the financial aid and scholarships policies (if this is imperative to your final decision process).</p>
<p>As you read through previous threads you will see lots of anecdotal data on academic selectivity of schools for arts majors… Here is one recent conversation – <a href=“Schools with "exceptionally" high academic requirements - Theater/Drama Majors - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/1612116-schools-with-exceptionally-high-academic-requirements-p1.html</a> </p>
<p>I think there are more, I will see what I can find.</p>
<p>Also, spend some time on the Musical Theatre forum, since many schools have both Acting and Musical Theatre programs that follow the same basic criteria in this regard. </p>