Chances for an underachiever?

DylerRed
Thu, 06 Jul 2006 13:29:24 +0000

I’m going to be applying for tech theatre. I have amazing theatre crudentials, but my GPA started off really low [2.5 frosh 2.8 soph 3.57 jr 2.95 overall] though it has gone on the upward trend. SAT wise, I have 1760/2400.

As for ECs and Theatre work, I have stage managed [basically ran and organzied everything] 4 productions and assistant stage managed 2 shows with the 2 biggest community theatres in my state [NJ]. in total, i’ve worked on 12 productions in the past 3 years. i’m the president of my schools drama club, vice president fo the tv and film society and 2 year member of newspaper. in total, i have 920 documented hours of community service, volunteering, and ecs.

I have recommendations from a director who has been in 2 shows on broadway and choreographed one and then two other awesome teacher ones.

i want to apply to Emerson, Rutgers, Syracuse, Ithaca, SUNY Purchase, and U Delaware for tech theatre.

I’ve heard many times for these schools that a resume is the most important factor in admission, but will my GPA totally destroy my chances?