<p>lala - Of course it is possible for you to pursue musical theatre in college. Not all programs require an audition to be admitted to the program. The audition process is very competitive but you won’t know whether or not YOU are competivie unless you try.</p>
<p>I suggest you first read through this entire Preparing to Apply thread and get a feel for what all is involved:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/477658-preparing-apply-information-h-s-juniors-seniors.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/477658-preparing-apply-information-h-s-juniors-seniors.html</a></p>
<p>A few key points:
Find out now about what your parents are willing to pay for college. That is true no matter what your degree but this can be an expensive process so find out now if they are willing to support you during the audition process.</p>
<p>Build your list. Make sure you include several non-audition safety schools - schools that offer the training/major you want that are also financial/admissions safeties for you and that you would truly love to attend. Try and find at least one of these schools that is rolling admissions and apply as soon as the application is up. It is great to go into auditiion season with a safety acceptance in your back pocket. It is very difficult to double major if you are pursuing a BFA so keep that in mind when you are creating your list if that is important to you. As you begin creating your list, read through the individual school forums here and ask questions!</p>
<p>How are your academics? There is talent money out there but not as much as there is academic money at many of these schools. As you look at school options check on how much merit money you would qualify for. Keep you grades up and be prepared for the SAT/ACT!</p>
<p>Find a ballet class and start taking lessons now. If you are in a dance audition many of the dance terms come from ballet so knowing the “lingo” is important. Check at your local community college to see if they offer classes if you can take in ballet or jazz if you don’t have a dance studio you can attend. As Lulu mentioned not all schools have a dance audition but many do. Getting training now will help you with your confidence when you do go to those dance auditions.</p>
<p>Work with someone knowledgeable to help you in picking your monologues and songs. Perhaps your theatre teacher at school or someone from your local community theatre. It is ideal to work with someone who is up-to-date on the current world of MT college auditions but you can get lots of info right here. Start NOW working on your audition material. </p>
<p>Read through the Freshman Experience thread to get a feel for waht the average week in the life of a colleg MT student is like. This isn’t for everyone so just check it out so you have a feel for what it’s like out there if you do pursue this in college.
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/1067706-freshman-experience.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/1067706-freshman-experience.html</a></p>
<p>Finally, have FUN with the process. I am not going to kid you. It is a stressful process. Go in expecting rejections (they happen to pretty much everyone in this process) but also confident in yourself if this is what you truly want to do. Come here for support. There are many wonderful people here who will be here to help you out. </p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>