What is the scoop on grades for conservatories?

Jkellynh17
Wed, 25 Nov 2015 16:14:29 +0000

Carnegie Mellon is well known for bending its academic requirements for acting/MT candidates it really wants. (Though it is extremely hard to get in artistically.) NYU and Michigan are not, but I would say that the majority of true conservatories do not care very much about grades or test scores. (BA schools are a completely different kettle of fish.) You may miss out on some academic merit money at certain schools though.