I’m a sophomore in high school right now, and only last year did I really start learning about drama, but I really love it and would like to pursue it in college. As far as I know, Tisch is one of the best schools for film and theatre but it’s very competitive to get in. I’m worried that I don’t have enough experience. As far as academics are concerned, I think I’m set. I’m taking all honors and AP, and my GPA is almost 4.0, 99.3 on a 100 pt. scale. Is there anything else I should do academically? I’m also very involved in music and band and compete regularly – does that help?
I am in theatre and drama club at school, and so far I have been in five plays and musicals either at school or at the community theatre downtown, but nothing huge and so far no leading roles. I also did a few videos for an insurance company when I was little for marketing purposes. I know I still have two more years to establish a more impressive resume, but mainly:
I want to know if I have a chance starting as late as I have in theatre or if I’ll be completely overshadowed by more experienced actors if I apply to NYU for drama. What is most important when auditioning (and applying)?
I think you are fine as the academic stand point. You may want to have something that makes you stand out from the crowd. You are right to be worried about NYU for drama. It’s very hard to get into it, and acting itself may not be for you. I have been acting since I was 6, and have been in more than 20 plays. I now for the past 3-4 years have been getting a film actor, and have two talent agents. Acting is really not about how good looking you are, or how talented you are. It is just about timing and luck! You can see all of those stars getting discovered in restaurants, at banks, and on accident. The good think about NYU is that they need to have people who have potential and not pro actors, but experience does help. You may have a shot, but you need to start getting real training at an acting studio. You don’t even have to live in a major city, but just don’t go into things which are scams. Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Nashville, Milwaukee, and etc are all city’s which have may have a market for you. It may be too late, but you need practice on those monologues. You may also need to have a back up plan. I would double major in something else, and know for a fact NYU lets you do this. I want to do print journalism and film acting. You also need to find out if you want to do theater or film acting. There both very different. You may or not get in, but don’t feel bad if you don’t. There people who have been acting since 5, and still don’t get in. Good Luck!
I think you are fine as the academic stand point. You may want to have something that makes you stand out from the crowd. You are right to be worried about NYU for drama. It’s very hard to get into it, and acting itself may not be for you. I have been acting since I was 6, and have been in more than 20 plays. I now for the past 3-4 years have been getting a film actor, and have two talent agents. Acting is really not about how good looking you are, or how talented you are. It is just about timing and luck! You can see all of those stars getting discovered in restaurants, at banks, and on accident. The good think about NYU is that they need to have people who have potential and not pro actors, but experience does help. You may have a shot, but you need to start getting real training at an acting studio. You don’t even have to live in a major city, but just don’t go into things which are scams. Atlanta, Miami, Chicago, Nashville, Milwaukee, and etc are all city’s which have may have a market for you. It may be too late, but you need practice on those monologues. You may also need to have a back up plan. I would double major in something else, and know for a fact NYU lets you do this. I want to do print journalism and film acting. You also need to find out if you want to do theater or film acting. There both very different. You may or not get in, but don’t feel bad if you don’t. There people who have been acting since 5, and still don’t get in. Good Luck!
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Tisch gets 5 applications for every 1 opening. So it is discouraging. This year may be different due to the global economic crisis. If you can pay for your schooling, you may get accepted since so many need financial aid..
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