<p>James Madison does require an audition for admission to the theatre, musical theatre, and dance programs. 
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<p>An 85% average is a little on the low side for academic admission, but not too far out of range if you are taking a fairly rigorous HS course load for your HS, and doig well in your core academic classes. What is your Reading/ Math score for SAT? JMU does not include the writing portion. The 30 on the ACT is within range, though. </p>
<p>If the theatre program would like to have you as a student in the program, a recommendation is made to academic admissions that can boost the academic application for a prospective student who is within academic admit range. </p>
<p>Unless something has changed University of Rhode Island does not require an audition for admission.</p>
<p>You have a VERY large list of schools at this point, and all are very different. What is it that you like about Boston University in particular. It may help you narrow down your list of schools to programs that may offer you some similar things. </p>