Super Senior from High School?

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Sun, 11 Mar 2012 19:18:01 +0000

Some conservatory B.F.A. programs are not terribly fussy about grades, and base decisions almost exclusively on auditions. Some indicate a minimum G.P.A. (DePaul, for example, requires a 2.5, UArts asks for something in that range). Some conservatories like AMDA and studio schools do not offer four-year degrees, and so they are not overly concerned with your G.P.A. either. If you want to attend a traditional college with a strong theater program, cast a wide net, and include some auditioned and non-auditioned programs. Will you need financial aid? Many smaller theater programs offer very little. Consider Columbia College Chicago, which has a very high acceptance ratio, and a strong performing arts curriculum. They do not require auditions for their Acting BFA until the end of freshman year.