<p>I just wanted to add observations about Northwestern University, where initial acceptance is based largely on academic credentials and resume. In-person auditions begin the first week of school and basically never stop after that, and by the end of the first quarter I did notice that extremely attractive (and of course insanely talented) kids were consistently getting great casting. It is also true that the incoming Theatre class overall was noticeably more attractive than other schools within NU (there is a reason that NU guys often visit the Theatre school to meet attractive girls), even though students were not pre-screened for appearance. </p>
<p>The reality is that if you are in a field that depends on people paying a lot to watch you work, you will find more work if you are fun to watch.</p>