Postgraduate MT programs

atru
Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:03:21 +0000

Any experience with Idyllwild Arts or Interlochen for a postgraduate year before MT college? How hard is it to get in for just a PG year?

As we are approaching/barreling towards my DD’s senior year, she is not showing the excitement/putting the work in for college searching, etc, as she should be. It could be immaturity, how overwhelming MT college process is, or something else. I’m researching a gap year-but she needs structure and independence.

She already attends a performing arts high school, and wants to participate in her senior year shows. It is the CLIMAX of the all the school’s hard work she has put in previous years. She is very talented, and that is not my worry, she just doesn’t seem to have a direction yet. I feel like her enjoying her senior year, then attending a PG year at Interlochen or Idyllwild where she can focus JUST on her auditioning and also strengthen any classes she’s struggled in would be a win/win.

She is very lucky not have to worry about cost. I want her to succeed. I want her to be a part of the process. Any sage advice from BTDT parents?

Thanks!