<p>My D applied to and was accepted to New Paltz. It is an auditioned BA. Their program seemed excellent, and the pretty campus and funky college town are really quite enticing (if you like that kind of setting). D decided on a BFA program instead, with better access to NYC. New Paltz describes itself as a very focused BA, but definitely a BA in terms of the arts/liberal arts balance.</p>
<p>Adelphi might be a good choice for logicaldog’s D - it has quite varied academic components, spreading all the way from a very competitive Honors College to a General Studies program for students who need catching up on the basics from HS. D has classmates in her BFA doing academics at all levels, with a few in the Honors College, many doing regular college classes for their gen eds (and many who have placed out with APs, etc.), and several in General Studies. Artistically they are all peers.</p>
<p>I recommend doing some research on Adelphi and seeing if it meets his needs. I believe he also would have a very good chance at being admitted to URI’s non-audition BFA as a safety.</p>