Hi, @lisaol. She is going to Rutgers University in NJ, which is about 45 minutes by train from NYC. She didn’t want to be right in the city, but she did want access to it. Rutgers is a large state university with the Mason Gross School of the Arts tucked inside. MGSA is about 700 people (theatre, dance, film, visual arts) and has the feel of a small conservatory.
This will be an exciting year for your daughter. Are you on the East Coast? If so, maybe you can fit in some visits to schools in or near NYC this year. Watch their websites for open houses for theatre students especially. They were crucial to helping us form our overall understanding of BFAs and the specific programs. Also—read through some threads on this site. There are so many people to learn from! Best of luck!