Do I Need to Add More Safeties?

soozievt
Wed, 06 Sep 2023 03:16:17 +0000

I just want to reiterate what several others have already told you. NO audition-based BFA in MT program can be considered a “safety” school. I say this to anyone, not just you. Most BFA in MT programs have acceptance rates in the single digits and so very challenging odds. You ought to add two non-audition BA programs, that are also academic likely schools for you (sure bets for admissions). I’d consider every BFA in MT program on your list as “reach” odds. As well, many are some of the most challenging ones to get into, though all are chancy odds.

Btw, the fact that you play piano is a great plus in the field of MT for your future!

You mention Point Park and Florida State with regard to dance and it is true that both these programs tend to emphasize dance and if that is your area of least training, think through if these are the best fit options. Be aware that Baldwin-Wallace and Oklahoma City are BM in MT programs and so are heavily focused on voice.

I would add a couple more BFA in MT programs (and not some of the most well known ones…for example U of Utah, Viterbo, University of the Arts, U of Alabama, Wright State, U of Tampa), These are NOT safeties but also not perhaps as competitive as many on your list. Then, ALSO add two non-audition BA schools that are academically likely bets (examples: Muhlenberg, Rollins). Consider applying test optional, by the way, particularly at U of Michigan.