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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Just know that schools like Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, etc., are SUPER-competitive and have only a few spots for theater, so have some back-up plans.[/quote]

We are well aware!  [b]All these programs are incredibly competitive and only take a handful of students each year.  Going to be intense!  Will likely have a few safety schools where child could still pursue theater in some capacity.[/b]

We may consider some other options further north but child struggles quite a bit with colder weather and winter months so really not ideal.  At least SUNY Purchase is not in Upper NY.  Thank you all for the thoughtful additional suggestions![/quote]

The bold re: having safety schools -- it sounds like your DD's first choice of her path is for a BFA in a conservatory-style program where she must audition into the program, and it's good that you and she are fully aware of how competitive (and stressful) that is. I hope your list of safety or backup schools includes some non-BFA theater programs where she does not have to audition in. That's the route my drama major DC chose (didn't even look at conservatory/BFA programs) and it's been the right choice for DC. A great theater education, and still intensive theater, but with more flexibility to do some classes in other subjects out of interest, and without the massive stress and competitive atmosphere of audtioning into the program during senior year of high school. To be clear, I'm not anti-BFA at all! I have a good friend who went that route, auditioned into a great school, and it was truly perfect for him. But my own DC knew the broader BA route was right for her.

Best of luck to your DD! She will be fine wherever she goes to undergrad if she digs in and takes every opportunity afforded to her. [/quote]

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