<p>NMR, I think the main reason is probably a logistical one. The studios at Tisch are scattered all over lower Manhattan and coordination between the Tisch office itself and each individual studio, let alone each class and instructor would be more difficult to effect than if the classes were run in the actual Tisch building on Broadway. Most other programs with which I’m familiar, have classes ‘on campus’ and so it’s probably easier to facilitate. The sheer numbers may also have something to do with it, although I’m not positive about that. I do know that that is the reason that NYU itself does not offer interviews to prospective applicants (not counting the artistic review interviews).</p>
<p>If kids who are applying do know a student at Tisch, though, it is often possible to have that friend arrange for an applicant to sit in on a class or two. My D did that when she was applying and I know she hosted applicants herself on more than one occasion through the years. </p>
<p>As much fun as it is to visiting actual classes, and it is fun!, I honestly don’t see it as all that important in the process. Most of the schools discussed here on CC are going to provide fairly similar information and experiences in this regard to prospective students. Talking with as many current students as you can will probably be more fruitful in terms of giving you a sense of what the programs are like, and what everyday life is like there. :)</p>
<p>xposted with both of you but looks like we’re all on the same wavelength!</p>