<p>American University does not require an audition for admissions (you apply to the College of arts & Sciences with the Common Application), but does require it for Theater & Musical Theater majors. Any accepted student may audition at any time from spring of senior year in high school until spring of sophomore year at AU (when major must be declared), but they recommend that prospective majors audition as early as possible, for preference in classes and productions. It certainly sounds as if your daughter would qualify academically for AU, and might be eligible for merit scholarships as well as needs-based financial aid.</p>