<p>soozievt, thanks for the suggestions! I forgot to mention that I’m also applying to a few schools that are ‘safety schools’ for my GPA (state schools and such) that don’t require auditions, and if I don’t get into these reach schools I’m ok at my current school for one more year, and then I’ll graduate early and apply for grad programs when I’m a bit more ready.
I have looked a bit into the BFA programs you mentioned, but everything is so overwhelming right now that I’m trying to focus on just a few schools. I did apply to Santa Clara as a freshman and was accepted, I didn’t even think about it for transferring though. Do they have a strong MT program? Although I’m not sure I could afford to go there either (part of the reason I’m transferring is because of cost, and unless I’m going to a really kick butt school I don’t think I can pay the same rate as Oxy). I also wanted to avoid commuter schools like Irvine.
Thanks again for your suggestions!</p>