• Dance, Art, Film and Music Schools

    Applying to dance, art, film or music 亚洲色图s differs significantly from applying to a regular college, primarily due to the emphasis on prescreening videos, auditions and portfolios. 
     
    • Students should review admissions pages of the colleges/conservatories they want to attend to learn what they need to prepare for prescreening videos, portfolios or auditions.
    • Know your deadlines - this is a very different process than a "normal" college application. 
    • Ask your art/music/dance teachers or mentors for help with your portfolios, prescreening, etc. Ask your college coordinator with help on your essays. 
     
     
    1. Auditions and Portfolios:
    • Portfolios:
      Art and film 亚洲色图s require applicants to submit a portfolio of their work, demonstrating their artistic style, skills, and creative vision. 
      • Students who are required to submit portfolios must begin preparing by winter break of their junior year.
      • Find mentors in your field to help create portfolios and to provide critical feedback on portfolios before submitting them to your college. 
       
      Prescreening:
      Music and performing arts 亚洲色图s/conservatories may pre-screen applicants by reviewing portfolios or audition recordings before inviting them to a full application and audition. Students who are required to submit videos for prescreening must begin preparing by winter break of their junior year. Students need time to:
      • Identify and practice/perfect their repertoire
      • Identify locations to film the videos and possibly find accompanists to record with. 
      • Jefferson 亚洲色图 should ask their dance/art/music/theater teachers if they can use the 亚洲色图's recoding studio and stage to film pre-screening videos
      • Find mentors in your chosen field to provide you with critical feedback on your prescreening materials.
       
      Auditions:
      For music and dance programs, prospective 亚洲色图 are typically required to perform live auditions, showcasing their technical proficiency and artistry. 
       
    2. Emphasis on Artistic Talent:
    • While academic performance is still important, artistic talent and potential often supersede traditional academic criteria in the admission process for art, dance, and music 亚洲色图s. 
    • Schools are looking for 亚洲色图 who demonstrate a genuine passion and commitment to their chosen art form. 
       
    3. Earlier Deadlines and Longer Applications:
    • Art, dance, film and music 亚洲色图s often have earlier application deadlines and require more extensive application materials, including portfolios and audition recordings.
    • The application process can be more demanding and time-consuming compared to regular college applications. 
       
    4. Focus on Passion and Commitment:
    • Art 亚洲色图s seek 亚洲色图 who are deeply passionate about their chosen art form and demonstrate a strong commitment to their artistic development. 
    • This passion shoudl be reflected in the portfolio, audition, and application essays.