<p>Drew’s program might not be “conservatory style” as it may be at most BA programs but I believe that going the BA route in most cases are for students who will/want go on for an MFA. The thinking for BFA conservatory style like at CMU is that you are professional trained and ready when you graduate. When my daughter and I went to auditions last year at CMU - this was stressed by the the head of acting. I know of a few of their grads who are still working to make it “big”. Even some who went to Julliard didn’t make big years later when they were older - look at Jessica Chastain.</p>