<p>The question is much easier to answer when you are very focused like my son was – he wanted intensive conservatory training only - as opposed to my daughter, who wasn’t sure for the entire application/audition process whether she wanted a BFA training or a BA and if so, which type. In fact, for her, the audition process itself helped clarify to her that she wanted a BA program ultimately. She definitely found the question hard, because the answer was actually something like, “I want rigorous training and I want to be a working actor, but I’m not sure what path toward this goal is right for me right now; I’m still in the process of discovery.” She didn’t feel safe enough to say that. I don’t know if she should have; I don’t think so. But thankfully she ended up at Northwestern, which is perfect for her. </p>