Great advice @theaterwork. Family, trusted teachers and friends are all needed throughout this process for encouragement and support. Be sure to lean on them when you need to. And know it is a stressful process. Your feelings are very normal.
Here are some things to consider:
- Do not doubt yourself or your talents because 2 highly competitive schools didn’t pass you through their prescreen. There are literally thousands of people who don’t pass prescreens each year. There can be all sorts of reasons why. But if MT is something you truly want, don’t give up. The MT college audition process is a roller coaster. Most people are going to hear more no’s than yesses. But you can only go to one school in the end, so you only really need one yes. Be strong, do your best, and see what your options for schools are when it is all said and done.
- Congratulations on passing prescreens for UArts and Ithaca - Acting. Both fabulous options to consider. They are truly fantastic schools and programs and you should be very proud for passing their prescreens.
- Muhlenberg is a great option. You could definitely study psychology there in addition to theatre.
- I’ve heard fantastic things here on CC about CAP21/Molloy. Perhaps @EastchesterMom can answer any specific questions about that school. I think her D is very happy there.
- Have you looked at Wagner? I believe you have to audition on campus, but I do think you could study psychology and theatre there.
- Check out this Big List of Schools organized by state. There are several smaller schools in New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts you might want to consider:
http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/musical-theater-major/801037-big-list-of-mt-colleges-by-state-p15.html
Wishing you the best of luck. Any time you feel stressed or have questions, remember you have loads of people here on CC who are glad to listen and offer you support.
Sending you positive thoughts. You can do this!