Good safety schools?

Nicknm
Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:03:13 +0000

Just wondering what safety schools everyone is considering. I am applying to USC and UCLA, as I really, really would like to be close to LA (which is fairly close to my family as well). However, that’s not a deal breaker for me so I am also looking into Rutgers, NYU and potentially Carnegie Mellon or UCSD. Anyways, all of these schools are quite competitive. Acting isn’t something I have been doing my whole life, and while I am very serious about it being something I want to do for the rest of my life, I understand that I may be quite behind other people auditioning. While I would love to be accepted into the schools I mentioned about, I know it might not happen. What are some other schools that I should consider applying to, just to be safe? I still want schools that have good programs and connections, even if they aren’t the most prestigious or highly rated.
I am willing to consider doing a BA as long as there is a heavy emphasis on acting. I have a 4.0 gpa and extensive volunteer work in and out of the country. Any suggestions?