Anonymous
09/29/2023 12:14
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The University of Utah has a very strong dance program; the honors college is solid; programs for biology or environmental college are good; and tuition even for out of state is a bargain. Unfortunately not close to home, but I think it'd be a mistake not to include it on the list for a dancer interested in biology.
Yes, don’t rule out Utah. I’m on the west coast and dancers with your daughter’s profile from my child’s school and studio go to Utah every year. SMU is another one that she should not take off the list. I think dance is an area where you really should focus on getting acceptances first and deciding based on geography second.
But with her stats she could do much better.
http://www.ivycollegeprep.net/articles/2015/12/17/the-university-of-utahs-bargain-honors-program.html#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Utah%20typically,in%20large%20land%2Dgrant%20university.
The dance program is also highly selective and the honors college supports double majors. If she’s studying biology because she wants to go to med school, Utah is a very good choice.
The stats you cited are not impressive. Note the 80% acceptance rate. Also highly LDS.
Anonymous
09/29/2023 09:05
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
If she’s willing to go to CA also consider usc
Anonymous
09/29/2023 08:54
Subject: Re:Colleges for a strong dancer and student
I haven’t read the prior posts and you won’t get merit and it’s far but UCLA doesn’t look at test scores, cap the number of AP courses considered and its dance program is amazing. Something to think about.
Anonymous
09/29/2023 08:48
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
Dickinson has merit and a Cpyb scholarship.
Anonymous
09/29/2023 08:04
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
Anonymous wrote:OP here. Yes, DD is looking for a BA program, not BFA, on the mid-Atlantic coast. She dislikes big cities so won’t consider Baltimore, New York, etc. She would be okay with DC but AU not GWU. DH and I disagree on the right approach. He feels that UMDCP is the only school that meets all her needs - and our budget - and that if she doesn’t get in as a freshman, she should go to MC and try again until she does. I agree that UMDCP is the perfect combination but I want her to have other options. I appreciate all the suggestions.
Muhlenberg has merit and performing arts scholarships.
Anonymous
09/29/2023 07:55
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
Very small department in terms of teaching - most of the instructors are p/t
which points at under-funding
Anonymous
09/29/2023 07:48
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
Anonymous
09/29/2023 07:46
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
If willing to go to MA, I think the five colleges are really worth checking out. UMass-Amherst has a really nice dance program and the consortium there is just such a unique opportunity.
Anonymous
09/29/2023 07:44
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The University of Utah has a very strong dance program; the honors college is solid; programs for biology or environmental college are good; and tuition even for out of state is a bargain. Unfortunately not close to home, but I think it'd be a mistake not to include it on the list for a dancer interested in biology.
Yes, don’t rule out Utah. I’m on the west coast and dancers with your daughter’s profile from my child’s school and studio go to Utah every year. SMU is another one that she should not take off the list. I think dance is an area where you really should focus on getting acceptances first and deciding based on geography second.
But with her stats she could do much better.
http://www.ivycollegeprep.net/articles/2015/12/17/the-university-of-utahs-bargain-honors-program.html#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Utah%20typically,in%20large%20land%2Dgrant%20university.
The dance program is also highly selective and the honors college supports double majors. If she’s studying biology because she wants to go to med school, Utah is a very good choice.
She wants to go into conservation work. Utah is too far and too conservative for her but I agree it looks like a great program. One of DD’s dance mentors was on the faculty at Utah and left due to the lack of diversity and inclusion. That was many years ago though so it may be different now.
It’s different now. It’s not New York, but it’s also far from BYU. The honors college and the dance program have a national draw and neither are politically or culturally conservative. That element can be found if you seek it out, but it’s not the dominant culture.
Anonymous
09/29/2023 07:35
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The University of Utah has a very strong dance program; the honors college is solid; programs for biology or environmental college are good; and tuition even for out of state is a bargain. Unfortunately not close to home, but I think it'd be a mistake not to include it on the list for a dancer interested in biology.
Yes, don’t rule out Utah. I’m on the west coast and dancers with your daughter’s profile from my child’s school and studio go to Utah every year. SMU is another one that she should not take off the list. I think dance is an area where you really should focus on getting acceptances first and deciding based on geography second.
But with her stats she could do much better.
http://www.ivycollegeprep.net/articles/2015/12/17/the-university-of-utahs-bargain-honors-program.html#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Utah%20typically,in%20large%20land%2Dgrant%20university.
The dance program is also highly selective and the honors college supports double majors. If she’s studying biology because she wants to go to med school, Utah is a very good choice.
She wants to go into conservation work. Utah is too far and too conservative for her but I agree it looks like a great program. One of DD’s dance mentors was on the faculty at Utah and left due to the lack of diversity and inclusion. That was many years ago though so it may be different now.
Anonymous
09/29/2023 07:22
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The University of Utah has a very strong dance program; the honors college is solid; programs for biology or environmental college are good; and tuition even for out of state is a bargain. Unfortunately not close to home, but I think it'd be a mistake not to include it on the list for a dancer interested in biology.
Yes, don’t rule out Utah. I’m on the west coast and dancers with your daughter’s profile from my child’s school and studio go to Utah every year. SMU is another one that she should not take off the list. I think dance is an area where you really should focus on getting acceptances first and deciding based on geography second.
But with her stats she could do much better.
http://www.ivycollegeprep.net/articles/2015/12/17/the-university-of-utahs-bargain-honors-program.html#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Utah%20typically,in%20large%20land%2Dgrant%20university.
The dance program is also highly selective and the honors college supports double majors. If she’s studying biology because she wants to go to med school, Utah is a very good choice.
BFA, highly selective. Can you double with a BFA? I mean, it’s possible, but most have to kill themselves to do it-maxing credits, summer school, etc. Plus, doubles in dance BFA and a science are even harder because rehearsals and labs conflict frequently
Anonymous
09/29/2023 07:17
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
Goucher and UMBC are suburban Baltimore, so not right in the city
I had mentioned Drexel, but that is in Philly downtown, so maybe nix that.
Towson has a very strong dance program, but is BFA only. Too bad, as it would be in state.
I really think the liberal arts schools are your best bet - many of them are test optional and their merit is based on GPA.
If I were you, I’d look closely at Hofstra and Muhlenberg. I have heard Hofstra is actually pretty generous with merit aid.
I had mentioned Drexel, but that is in Philly downtown, so maybe nix that.
Towson has a very strong dance program, but is BFA only. Too bad, as it would be in state.
I really think the liberal arts schools are your best bet - many of them are test optional and their merit is based on GPA.
If I were you, I’d look closely at Hofstra and Muhlenberg. I have heard Hofstra is actually pretty generous with merit aid.
Anonymous
09/29/2023 07:15
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:The University of Utah has a very strong dance program; the honors college is solid; programs for biology or environmental college are good; and tuition even for out of state is a bargain. Unfortunately not close to home, but I think it'd be a mistake not to include it on the list for a dancer interested in biology.
Yes, don’t rule out Utah. I’m on the west coast and dancers with your daughter’s profile from my child’s school and studio go to Utah every year. SMU is another one that she should not take off the list. I think dance is an area where you really should focus on getting acceptances first and deciding based on geography second.
But with her stats she could do much better.
http://www.ivycollegeprep.net/articles/2015/12/17/the-university-of-utahs-bargain-honors-program.html#:~:text=The%20University%20of%20Utah%20typically,in%20large%20land%2Dgrant%20university.
The dance program is also highly selective and the honors college supports double majors. If she’s studying biology because she wants to go to med school, Utah is a very good choice.
Anonymous
09/29/2023 07:08
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
OP here. Yes, DD is looking for a BA program, not BFA, on the mid-Atlantic coast. She dislikes big cities so won’t consider Baltimore, New York, etc. She would be okay with DC but AU not GWU. DH and I disagree on the right approach. He feels that UMDCP is the only school that meets all her needs - and our budget - and that if she doesn’t get in as a freshman, she should go to MC and try again until she does. I agree that UMDCP is the perfect combination but I want her to have other options. I appreciate all the suggestions.
Anonymous
09/29/2023 06:54
Subject: Colleges for a strong dancer and student
Anonymous wrote:Dance sounds even worse than theater.
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What a strange contribution to this thread. Feel better?