<p>I am very familiar with SMU (live nearby, alumni and H works there!). In my opinion, their BFA is very strong. I have seen several productions and D (who is in a BA MT program at another college) has worked with students and graduates and we have been impressed. The campus is relatively small, the theatre facilities are fine (nothing spectacular), and the neighborhood is great - lots of restaurants and shopping, etc. It is smack in the middle of Dallas so you have access to tons of resources, including outstanding regional and local theatre. The new Winspear Opera house and Wyly Theatre in the Arts District are “must sees.” There are many opportunities in Dallas for prefessional work and internships. And, IMO, you can’t beat Dallas weather. It’s 80 degrees today!!</p>
<p>On the negative, for me and my D, the Greeks dominate the campus. There is a strong party atmosphere (of course, what college doesn’t party). They have had several “newspaper worthy” incidents with drugs and alcohol on campus recently. It is also a strongly conservative campus and, D thought, too preppy. </p>
<p>So, that’s my 2 cents. Congrats to your S on the acceptance - they are very selective so that is something to be proud about.</p>