<p>The corollary to this as well is to understand the odds of getting cast in these schools where students flock to them because of their renown for theater. At Skidmore, audtiions go on for days because so many people try out (I heard this from a student; but she didn’t tell me whether most students do get sufficient opportunities for roles.) At Oberlin, Pohaku’s daughter is transferring because she couldn’t get cast in anything – the Conservatory students were so good, they were getting all the parts.</p>
<p>All I’m saying is that sometimes being a big fish in a smaller pond can be beneficial, and I wouldn’t only put “known” theater schools on the list. I hope you’ll consider some other schools and look carefully through the curriculum to see what’s offered, check out the professors’ credentials and see what is offered both through the department and student-run. </p>
<p>If a school is in a city, then chances are the professors are working professionals still in theater, which i think is good. </p>
<p>My D, also a high stats kid, had a variety of schools on her list but in addition to the “known” schools she also had other on the list, and in fact, her top BA choice ended up being WashU in St. Louis (she was ready to pick that over Brandeis, Skidmore and Muhlenberg, eg. – but aid wasn’t an issue for us. Wash U does offer merit scholarships, though). She did see a capella groups perform – thought they were great – and sat in on an acting class. She really liked the professor’s comments, and thought the ability of the kids themselves was mixed, but she did not see a show being performed. She ended up just loving the school itself and some of the academic opportunities (for her, in particular, the Fox School of Art). But, she was also fortunate to get into Tisch, so that put the wheels of a BA screeching to a halt for her…</p>