<p>Agree with arwarw, amtc, and theater mom above. </p>
<p>I think your D’s criteria is a little too limiting and while it is good to develop selection criteria, she should stay open to some schools that meet SOME of her criteria, but not all, and see where she gets in. A highly selective LAC on the West Coast strong in theater is going to knock out so many great options, and not give her enough options. I understand wanting to be away from home and also being near a city but that still allows for places other than the West Coast. </p>
<p>But on the West Coast, I agree with the suggestion someone made of USC or even UCLA. Perhaps Stanford, though they are not as strong in theater as the first two. </p>
<p>I definitely think she should check out Brown. I have a D who attended Brown and there is a lot of strong theater there. While highly selective to be admitted, it does not have a competitive atmosphere.</p>
<p>Agree with others that she should look at Vassar and Northwestern. Take a look as well at Tufts. </p>
<p>I don’t agree that theater/acting is weak at Tisch. I understand that Tisch may not be what your D wants, but it is not lacking in terms of strong theater. I have a D who graduated from Tisch and is a working professional actor. </p>
<p>Other options to round out the level of selectivity might be Skidmore, Brandeis, and Sarah Lawrence.</p>