<p>I have been thru this audition process twice now and even though I have been accepted to some great programs,I still have not found my fit. Question is can I take a second gap year?</p>
<p>What exactly are you expecting from a program? I’m just trying to understand why you haven’t found a fit? You said you have been accepted to some great programs but what doesn’t fit about them?</p>
<p>At this point I’m all over the place been accepted to both Acting and M.T even thought I would like to BFA in makeup and was accepted on the spot to the best programs but in the end I felt that I would be unhappy doing makeup and watching from the sidelines.Was accepted to a program in England and visited over May loved London and will audition for several schools there this year. But I feel I still may have missed some great schools over here that I did not apply for last year and there are always those dream schools I was wait listed for and I might what to give them another try.My question is can you take a second gap year ?</p>
<p>Okay, thanks for explaining. It’s your life, so if you want to take a second year, then take it. Just keep taking classes and keep up your skills. It has been discussed before that many people make it without even going to college and some have even dropped out of high school. I would also advise that you try to focus on what you really want. Good luck!</p>
<p>Typecast, how do you know the schools you have been accepted to aren’t a fit? You were accepted to University of Arizona BFA MT, Point Park Acting, LIPA BA Acting, North Carolina School Of The Arts BFA Wig and Make, and Montclair BFA Design with a MT Minor this time around, right? Which one did you accept? I can understand if you want to be a performer and not wanting to do wigs and makeup, but are you sure one of the performance programs isn’t for you? Maybe you should try one and see how you like it? I could be wrong, but it seems to me that you have to think long and hard about what you really want to do with you life, and then give one of these programs a fair shot. If you applied for these programs, you must have - at one point in time - thought they were a good fit. Maybe they still are. You won’t know until you try. On the other hand, if you are REALLY feeling uncomfortable about all of them, you probably need to (as supportive suggested) focus on what you really want to do. Maybe acting/musical theater is not for you. If my D went through two rounds of auditions in different years, then balked at going to any of the programs both times, I would start to wonder if she needed to look at a new major. Your mind may be trying to tell you something, and you need to listen to your gut. Good luck!</p>
<p>Well said monkey!</p>
<p>At this point I do see myself as a performer And feel that the London scene is my best fit but I also want to apply to a few schools I missed out of last year in the states.</p>
<p>Typecast, do remember that every program will have its ‘glitches’. One will be stronger in voice, another in dance, another in acting, another in required academics . . . even those that say they train a triple threat usually have some area that students are unhappy with. I know because I’ve talked with many students, including my own, who have been involved in top programs, and very seldom is anyone totally happy with everything about their program. It is what YOU make of the program that really counts! Many, many students take classes outside of their program through workshops, summer programs, etc. Also, before setting your heart on London, read some of the threads here on this forum that discuss going to school overseas. There may some complications you are not aware of . . .</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for your input .</p>
<p>Typecast, I would try it again. You got in both cycles so you obviously have talent and I get why you are not overjoyed with your current choices. Maybe 3 times will be the charm!</p>
<p>Typecast, to answer your specific question, Yes, of course you can take a second gap year. You don’t have to call it a ‘gap year’ if that helps. You are simply waiting until you’re a little older and more certain of what you want, before you commit to a program. Many people start college at 20, 24 or whatever. So if money is not a worry and you feel this year will be productive, then yes.</p>
<p>However, I do second what others are saying. I’m curious about the underlying motivations. I don’t see it as whether you’re serious as an actor though. I see it as you wondering what path is right for you considering your goals. So have you asked yourself: Why did you apply this year to begin with? Did you feel pressured to do so or feel that you ‘had to’? Or have your goals changed? What were you hoping for and what didn’t pan out and what do you hope for now? Obviously you have talent if you got accepted to these programs. If you’re looking for programs in England, make sure to read all the threads because there are issues with Visa and working in ENgland for Americans, as well as other issues. But the English programs may be terrific for you.</p>
<p>All in all, there is nothing wrong with trying a third time. At all. But you should focus on your OWN goals and figure out what YOU want and need. Apply only for programs that you can honestly see yourself in. But also–no program is going to be absolutely perfect. Very few people find programs perfect with nothing wrong. So I think what posters are worried about is that you’re overthinking. Only you know. The ultimate thing: Trust yourself and have faith in yourself. Good luck!</p>
<p>Thanks again for all your support and advise.</p>
<p>There’s great advice here, but I will just add that I know of several people who started BFA programs at twenty…and they seem to be particularly successful. If you feel like you want to go through it a third time (and if you and your wallet can stand it!), go ahead!</p>
<p>I will only be nineteen and most stage careers don’t begin to take off untill mid twentys so there’s plenty of time.</p>