Is knowing your 'type' actually helpful for college auditions?

Your type might evolve, and thats fine, but it rarely happens (especially among women). I have seen guys grow into leading men, but again, it is rare.

The expectations of how teenagers handle their types, is obviously different, but I think most training programs want to see a teenage leading man who is working towards his type - than have him come in at 6’ with broad shoulders and a beautiful face singing some Goofy character tune.