ivy or acting school?

madbean
Thu, 05 Dec 2013 18:03:51 +0000

Ashleygross, you seem confused. Top universities (like Yale and Brown to name just two of the most selective schools in the world) will not provide you with an acting certificate upon completion. In four years, after successfully completing all the courses required as a theatre major and all their General Education requirements, you will earn a Bachelor of Arts degree. Please note that this degree opens no doors towards a career as an actor, other than giving casting directors an indication that you are a well-educated soul who has a brain and a good work ethic. But really, that doesn’t get one a gig acting.

If you are interested in a lot of different options for training, please consider the extreme cost and extreme difficulty of admission (based entirely on your gpa, test scores, ECs, essays, experiences, etc) of attending America’s most selective colleges. It is safe to say that this is a choice (ivy vs. acting training course) that is only an issue if one is admitted to an ivy.