<p>I hope you do not mind me posing a question, given that some of the CCers on this thread are making inquiries about their sons. I broached this subject about a year ago and only two individuals (no longer around) responded, in private. It is common knowledge that there are more female applicants to many BFA theater programs than male applicants. Also, with some exceptions (i.e., Juilliard, CMU, Rutgers, etc) many BFA programs, as reported in Everett’s recent guide book on theater programs, have more women enrolled than men. My question is this, and I do ot want to start a debate on what is right or wrong, but merely want to know how the decision making proces works, should these facts guide where we apply? First, might we set our eyes toward better programs than we might have thought (I am a 'glass half empty type)? Second, assuming Everret’s data is approximately accurate, might it work in our favor to apply to programs consisting of, say, less than 40% men? Finally, might being a male (assuming comparable audition/stats) further enhance acceptance ED (early decision).
Two individuals last year advised me to shoot higher and consider current gender composition. It should be noted that these were both controversial CCers, who are not around any more. Thanks
Again; a disclaimer - I am a profeminist male, as is my S.</p>