<p>So, I’m really glad I read this because I’m still completely on the fence about my choices. I just go into UARTS for MT, NYU (playwrights horizons studio), and USC (BA in theater)</p>
<p>I’m a transfer, and my dream has always been musical theater, but after getting into NYU, it just felt weird giving that up… maybe it’s a name thing. PH studio will give me an incredibly well-rounded education (design, directing, etc.), as well as musical theater, but UARTS is waaaaaaay more affordable (0 debt vs 90k), and I’d be majoring in musical theater (I also loved the community and teachers). I didn’t get a very clear impression of NYU during my tour, so unfortunately I’d be diving head first into the unknown. I did hear that I could still get MT training while at PH studio, but I’m not 100% sure. USC felt the most comfortable and safe. The campus was amazing and the nothing compares to that trojan family, but I’ve heard mixed things about the training/program (I also live 30 mins away…not much of an adventure). My goal is to be very well trained/competitive (in acting /musical theater) after I graduate, and have lots of good connections to help me get started. I also already have over 60 units of academic credits, and I’m valedictorian at my college… I’m ready to eat sleep and breathe theater. </p>
<p>Any advice?</p>