The Performing Arts Application

Working with students pursuing performing arts majors has special demands. These high energy creative students have very demanding schedules as well as lofty dreams and aspirations. It is important that counselors help students review their options and make a plan for application. The application procedure often varies from the norm. Possible supplemental applications, early deadlines and auditions require due diligence on the part of both the student and counselor. To complicate the process further these students usually apply to a larger than normal number of colleges. Below are four important factors to keep in mind when working with these students:

1. Determine the type of college that best meets the needs of the student. Consider the following factors: admission audition vs. non audition, B.F.A. vs. B.A., conservatory, arts college, or traditional college.

2. Start early. Allow time to research the type of program desired and if the student will be applying to programs that require an audition, time is needed to complete applications early and prepare for auditions.

3. Apply broadly. Audition based programs are subjective. Often students will apply to a combination of audition and non-audition programs.

4. Get organized. Supplemental applications, scheduling and preparing for auditions, and busy schedules make calendaring and planning indispensible.

Shan Schumacher

Higher Applications

PLEASE JOIN US FOR AN ONLINE SEMINAR WED. APRIL 27 & MAY 18 ABOUT WORKING WITH PERFORMING ARTS STUDENTS.  USING TAGGED LISTS WILL BE FEATURED AS ONE OF THE TOOLS AVAILABLE TO USE WHEN WORKING WITH PERFORMING ARTS STUDENTS.  CLICK HERE FOR THE SEMINARS PAGE