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THE G U I D E T O C h o o s i n g a n A r t s S c h o o l • Questions to Ask When Beginning the Search • How to Maximize your On-Campus Visit • Important Factors to Consider c o n n e c t i n g a r t i s t s w i t h o p p o r t u n i t i e s getacceptd.com Your FAN CLUB! At 17, I was graduating near the top of my high school class. I was excited to become a college student and go to football and bas- ketball games and be involved in campus life. I originally planned to major in Business, but I felt an itch I had to scratch. I had been singing and dancing my whole life. While I could not see myself in a conservatory program, I had a dream I dared to dream. I wanted to be in a Broadway show. I wanted to try to “make it,” and see where that journey led me. I had a big decision to make: where could I get the training I needed and the college experience I wanted to have? A lot of per- forming arts programs felt too close to home or too far away, too small or too big or too intimidating or too focused on just one discipline...just too not right for me. My parents were so helpful, asked me all the right questions, and suggested we visit a couple campuses. We talked about what I wanted and what they wanted for me. We discussed our financial situation and what was possible as far as tuition and distance from home. Then it was up to me to narrow the search and plan the on-campus visits. I was nervous about making decisions, but a guest choreographer who came to my dance studio described a program where “The kids are really smart. They do everything: They get to direct, stage manage, design, perform. They also have a great basketball team!” I hopped in the car with my dad (Thank you, Dad!), drove to Syracuse University for a campus visit and audition. The rest is history. I have worked in television and film, in commercials and at theme parks. I have traveled to amazing places, doing something I loved. I was a part of one of the longest running shows in Broadway history. I developed a drama and musical theater program for a private school, passing the torch to a new generation of young thespians. Because I found the program that was right for me, I got what I wanted and needed in those important four years. More than that, I am very confident in who I am. I find joy in everything I do and am always curious and eager to see where my path will lead next. The test of the best is the program that is right for YOU. Our Guide to Choosing an Arts School is part of Acceptd’s commitment to helping you find your perfect fit. Go for it! Larissa Thurston Bateman Marketing Account Specialist Acceptd Beginning the Performing Arts College Search From filling out the actual application to creating your digital audition, there’s a lot of work that goes into applying to a performing arts program. Before that can even begin, though, you need to think about where you want to go. Check out our top tips for beginning your college search: “So I have a few questions…” Asking questions is always a good idea. Reach out to colleges you’re interested in before the application and audition season begins to see if you can talk to an admissions counselor or a professor in your discipline. Ask a lot of questions. That shows them that you’re serious about their program and it can give you a better idea of what exactly you want from your college experience. “I definitely want…” Speaking of your college experience, what kind do you want? There are a lot of options out there, so it’s best to create a list of factors to consider. This can include basic factors like size, location, and student body, but as a performing artist, it’s also good to consider things like what kind of connections the program has, what their alumni are doing, and what kind of arts degrees they offer (Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music, etc). “You know, I read online that…” If you aren’t sure about anything other than that you want to pursue your artistic passions in college, it helps to do a little research. There are a lot of great resources out there to help compare different programs, like College Confidential, College Board , and Parchment . Once you’ve done some basic research, check out the universities’ websites. “I think I want to go to…” The whole point of the performing arts college search is to get in, so it makes sense to create a kind of safety net. It’s not a good idea to go into the college application and audition process with only one or two schools in mind. Doing research and asking questions at the beginning will help you select a group of schools and programs that offer what you want as an artist. It can help to put your schools into categories, like Dream Schools, Best Fit Schools, and Safety Schools. Try to have at least one or two schools in each category, that way you maximize your chances of getting accepted and make for a more successful performing arts college search. “Ultimately, I want to be a…” Even beyond the application process, keep in mind why you’re going to college. A big deciding factor is what you want to do as a career. If you want to perform, consider conservatories or look at alumni celebrities for inspiration. If you want to teach, consider graduate and doctorate specialties. If you’re not sure about arts as a career, consider programs that allow you to double major in arts and something else. Let the Performing Arts College Search begin! Following your dreams isn’t always easy. 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