<p>Another thing to consider (either now or after getting acceptances) is what the program has to offer and how important those things are individually to her and what things are dealbreakers. Does she want to study Shakespeare/classics intensively? Improv or physical theater? What about circus skills or mask work? Is there a particular method she is drawn to (or hates)? How important is it that she be cast in shows early on? Does she want to be the most experienced in her class (and be cast early) or work with students who have more experience (and have smaller roles initially)? what about study abroad?</p>
<p>When we narrowed down schools my s was actually going to apply to, he wanted a mix but ultimately eliminated some because they didn’t have some elements that were important to him.</p>