USC School of Theatre interviews

madbean
Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:44:59 +0000

I believe this option is open to all BA candidates applying to USC, no matter what their major. If it is like past years, this is an informational meeting (meaning–they answer your questions but do not evaluate candidates and add reports to your file) with a rep from the general admissions office. You should give them a call to clarify, because things may be different this year. If you are planning to visit USC anyway, and are great in interviews, (most acting folks are!), there’s no reason not to. Some think that opting for this interview will be showing interest, however USC clearly states they do not track interest.

If you sign up for this interview, it shouldn’t have any bearing on your application to the SoT for a BFA. You will schedule an audition for the BFA and meet the head profs at that time. They assume that anyone applying for the BFA as their first choice major isn’t kidding. That’s their first choice. They do explain at the auditions that some students who do not make it into the BFA program but have the right qualifications for USC will be admitted to the BA–and they talk up that program and answer many questions about what is offered and how it differs from the BFA. I’m not too sure the general admissions reps have so much detail on this, but some may.