Navigating College Options: A Comprehensive Guide

 
COLLEGE
SELECTION “101”
 
How do I pick a college??
 
 
SO MANY CHOICES!!
 
There are over 3,700 two and
four years colleges in the
United States.
 
How do I find 
my
school??
 
OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL
 
4 year college/university
 
2 year community/junior college
 
Technical/Trade  School
 
Military
 
Employment
 
 
4 YEAR COLLEGES
 
In-State or Out-Of-State
 
Public vs Private
 
Conservatory vs Liberal Arts or Hybrid
 
Credited vs Unaccredited
 
 
IN STATE VS OUT OF STATE
 
Truman State
  
$16,014
 
$22,489
Northwest Missouri State
 
$18,791
 
$25,111
Mizzou
   
$26,140
 
$41422
Missouri State 
  
$15,586
 
$22,346
Lindenwood
  
$25,132
Webster
   
$37,615
SIUE 
    
$18,520
 
$29,463
Carnegie Mellon (PA)
 
$65,580
Columbia College (IL)
 
$37,888
Tulane (LA)
   
$64,854
AMDA (NYC)
  
$40,820
NC School of Arts
  
$12,400
 
$27,985
Central Florida
  
$6,550
  
$16,180
 
TUITION DISCOUNTS
 
MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Provides more affordable opportunities for students to
attend out-of-state institutions
Public institutions agree to charge no more than 150%
of in-state resident tuition rate
Private institutions offer a 10% reduction on tuition rates
Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, North Dakota & Wisconsin
 
PUBLIC VS PRIVATE
 
PUBLIC
Size: typically larger
Tuition: State funded = lower
tuition
Scholarships: less
Degrees: wide variety;
traditional liberal arts and
specialized technical fields
Class size: large (200)
Demographics: more instate
students (lower cost)
Admission: less selective
 
 
PRIVATE
Size: typically smaller (few
thousand sometimes)
Tuition: Private
Contributions= higher tuition
Scholarships: more
Degrees: smaller variety with
academic focus (fine arts,
engineering, computer
science, liberal arts)
Class size: small (15)
Demographics: more
diverse
Admission: more selective
 
 
 
 
 
PUBLIC VS PRIVATE COMPARISON
 
MISSOURI STATE University
$15,586
Scholarships - $2000
18,980 undergrads
 
NORTHWEST MO STATE
$18,791
Scholarships - $3000
5,618 undergrads
 
LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY
$25,132
Scholarships - $10,000
8,285 undergrads
 
WEBSTER UNIVERSTY
$37,615
Scholarships-
2,766 undergrads
 
CONSERVATORY VS LIBERAL ARTS
 
 
CONSERVATORY
Shorter program
More specialized
Degree in Scenic Design
BFA
Few General Ed Courses
100% focused on
performance
More Expensive
Audition to stay in Program
Selective process to casting
 
 
LIBERAL ARTS
4 year program
Generalized
Degree in Technical Theatre
A lot of General Ed Courses
Focused split; academic and
performance
Less Expensive
Everyone stays in program
More opportunities to be cast
 
HYBRIDS
 
WHAT IS A HYBRID?
Liberal Arts colleges that house their own conservatories
 
NY University’s Tisch School of the Arts
University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre &
Dance
 
CREDITED VS NON-ACCREDITED
 
CREDITED
Associate’s Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master’s Degree
Doctoral Dregree
 
NON-ACCREDITED
Certificates and Degrees
Advantages:
1. Cheaper
2. Shorter
3. Easier
Disadvantages:
1. Not applicable for
Grad school admission
2. Risk not being hired
 
FACTORS WHEN CHOOSING A COLLEGE
 
Distance from home
Setting (urban, suburban, rural)
Campus Life
Opportunity to participate
Size of School
Academics-majors
Admission Criteria
Cost-Scholarships/Financial Aid
 
SIZE OF SCHOOL
 
The “Big” school-pros and cons
 
The “Small” school-pros and cons
 
Is there a “middle-sized” school?
 
 
ACADEMICS/MAJORS
 
What majors does the college offer? BA or BFA or BSED
 
What if I am undecided?
 
Do I have to apply for general admission 
and
 for my
specific major?
 
Can I graduate college in 4 years?
 
 
TYPES OF DEGREES
 
BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA)
Type: academic
Length: 4 yrs
Coursework: Liberal Arts
2/3 -general edu, liberal
arts, electives
1/3- specialty
Adv:
1. Provides room for a 2
nd
major
2. more well rounded
individual = greater career
options
 
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA)
Type: Professional
Length: 4 yrs
Coursework: FA major
1/3– gen ed
2/3– specialty
Adv: Students have more
experience in specialized area
 
COMPARE PROGRAMS
 
Missouri State
BFA – Acting
78 hours
Theatre Technology
Costume Construction
Make-Up
2 Technical Electives
Script Analysis
Directing
2 Theatre History
Acting 1, 2, 3 & 4
Tools of the Actor
Intermediate Voice
Singing for the Actor
Advanced Movement
Stage Combat
Dialects
Auditions
Shakespeare
Acting for the Camera
2 Theatre Electives
Senior Seminar
 
Lindenwood
BFA Acting
76 hours
Acting 1 & 2
Stage Movement
Stage Voice
Tech Theatre 1
Stage Management
Make-Up
Script Analysis
Directing
Modern Drama
Survey of Dramatic Lit
Theatre History 1 & 2
Voice Lessons
Acting Studio
2 Theatre Electives
Senior Seminar
 
Drury University
BA – Theatre
(Acting Emphasis)
36 hours
Acting 1 & 2
Practicum
Stagecraft
Directing
Research
1 Dance
1 Design
3 Theatre History
2 Electives
 
Northwest MO
BS – Performance
60 hrs
3 Technical skills
Practicum
Directing
2 Theatre History
Voice/Movement
Make-Up
Advanced Acting
Acting Periods/Styles
Interpreter’s Theatre
Performance Elective
Senior Seminar
 
Advantages:
2yr program:
LA and NY campus
Performance based training
Industry-focused education
experience
Disadvantages
Cost:  $40,000
Reputation
Audition to get into program
Cuts to stay into program
MYTH
Yes, it is accredited
 
 
 
BFA Degree
(New School University)
Acting
Musical Theatre
Dance
Performing Arts
 
Conservatory Program
The studio program; Acting
for the stage, film & TV
Integrated program; acting,
dance & M. Thtr
Dance Theatre
 
MY FAVORITE PICK
 
PRIVATE – Liberal Arts
8,608 undergrads
Medium-sized - urban
$37,888 (T,R,B)
Avg inst aid: $8,200 + state/fed aid
Bachelor of Arts:
 Acting
Acting w/ Int. Per Study
Comedy writing & Perf
Musical Thtr Perf
Theatre
Theatre Design
Theatre Technology
Writing for Performance
4 different minors
 
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Comedy Studies – a
semester at The Second City
Main stage Shows – 4
theaters, guest artists,
student designers
Semester in LA
International Theatre
Program
Student-Directed Shows
NewStew Shows
Work in Chicago and get
equity points!!
 
 
 
 
ADMISSION CRITERIA
 
QUESTIONS
How many schools should I apply to?
Know admission requirements
What does “highly selective” mean?
Requirements to transfer later.. Have a plan
School admission requirements vs. Program admissions
 
TIMELINE
Feb-May: College visits  (view campus life)
June-Aug: Write essays
Aug-Oct: Apply to schools  (most deadlines Nov.1)
Oct 1: Apply for FAFSA
 
COST – FINANCIAL AID - SCHOLARSHIP
 
COST
Tuition – “sticker shock”
Room and Board are
separate cost
Look for hidden “Fees”
 
AID
FAFSA  (
oct 1)
Need-based 
vs merit-based
Get a a tutor! Higher ACT =
more money
 
SCHOLARSHIPS
Research scholarships now
PCH Theatre Scholarship
MO Thespians &14,000
PTO Scholarship
Parkway NEA (education)
Jean Olson (education)
Elks
Coke-Cola
Employer
 
 
FINANCIAL AID COMPARISON
GPA 3.2/ACT 24/EFC $15,000
 
Public
(4 Yr)
$18,000
 
(R,B,T)
- $4,000 (Inst. Aid)
Out of Pocket Expense
$14,000 (family
 
Private (4 Yr)
$32,500  (R,B,T)
- $15,000 (Inst. Aid)
Out of Pocket Expense
$17,000 (family)
 
Is the $3,000 differential worth the investment for the
student and family?
 
EFC = Expected Family Contribution (term that the college financial aid process uses to
determine an applicant’s eligibility for need-based federal student aid and/or state
and college aid
 
THE CAMPUS VISIT  -  WHAT SHOULD I ASK?
 
Who teaches your classes: graduate assistants or 
professors?
What is the average class size for freshman?
Does tuition include fees? Books-labs-graduation-tech...?
Are there sororities/fraternities on campus? Annual cost?
What is the diversity of the student body?
Can freshmen drive? Parking permit cost?
Do meal plans carry over? Used off campus?
Does it cost to do laundry? How much?
1818 classes transfer? AP credits?
What scholarships are available?  ACT/SAT and GPA stats
What are the specific admission requirements for both the
school and the program?
 
KEEP GOOD RECORDS!
 
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ruvpk4Iy-wRLDEFH9CCh5JoRtWKd-k1tnvYl2cSuC0o/edit#gid=0
 
FINAL THOUGHTS
 
Pick a college that fits your educational and social
interests and goals. It’s all about 
fit
!
Do not pick a college because
My girlfriend/boyfriend goes there
Mom/Dad went there
Because Sutton Foster or John Goodman went there
 
Conservatory vs. Liberal Arts
Missouri vs. Out of State
 
vs. NY
Theatre Education vs. Performance
 
COLLEGE SEARCH WEBSITES
 
 
EASY ACCES WEBSITES
 
FASTWEB.COM
 
PETERSONS.COM
 
COLLEGEVIEW.COM
 
BIGFUTURE.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG
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  1. COLLEGE SELECTION 101 How do I pick a college??

  2. SO MANY CHOICES!! There are over 3,700 two and four years colleges in the United States. How do I find my school??

  3. OPTIONS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL 4 year college/university 2 year community/junior college Technical/Trade School Military Employment

  4. 4 YEAR COLLEGES In-State or Out-Of-State Public vs Private Conservatory vs Liberal Arts or Hybrid Credited vs Unaccredited

  5. IN STATE VS OUT OF STATE Truman State Northwest Missouri State $18,791 Mizzou Missouri State Lindenwood Webster SIUE Carnegie Mellon (PA) Columbia College (IL) Tulane (LA) AMDA (NYC) NC School of Arts Central Florida $16,014 $22,489 $25,111 $41422 $22,346 $26,140 $15,586 $25,132 $37,615 $18,520 $65,580 $37,888 $64,854 $40,820 $12,400 $6,550 $29,463 $27,985 $16,180

  6. TUITION DISCOUNTS MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM Provides more affordable opportunities for students to attend out-of-state institutions Public institutions agree to charge no more than 150% of in-state resident tuition rate Private institutions offer a 10% reduction on tuition rates Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota & Wisconsin

  7. PUBLIC VS PRIVATE PUBLIC Size: typically larger Tuition: State funded = lower tuition Scholarships: less Degrees: wide variety; traditional liberal arts and specialized technical fields Class size: large (200) Demographics: more instate students (lower cost) Admission: less selective PRIVATE Size: typically smaller (few thousand sometimes) Tuition: Private Contributions= higher tuition Scholarships: more Degrees: smaller variety with academic focus (fine arts, engineering, computer science, liberal arts) Class size: small (15) Demographics: more diverse Admission: more selective

  8. PUBLIC VS PRIVATE COMPARISON MISSOURI STATE University $15,586 Scholarships - $2000 18,980 undergrads LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY $25,132 Scholarships - $10,000 8,285 undergrads NORTHWEST MO STATE $18,791 Scholarships - $3000 5,618 undergrads WEBSTER UNIVERSTY $37,615 Scholarships- 2,766 undergrads

  9. CONSERVATORY VS LIBERAL ARTS CONSERVATORY Shorter program More specialized Degree in Scenic Design BFA Few General Ed Courses 100% focused on performance More Expensive Audition to stay in Program Selective process to casting LIBERAL ARTS 4 year program Generalized Degree in Technical Theatre A lot of General Ed Courses Focused split; academic and performance Less Expensive Everyone stays in program More opportunities to be cast

  10. HYBRIDS WHAT IS A HYBRID? Liberal Arts colleges that house their own conservatories NY University s Tisch School of the Arts University of Michigan s School of Music, Theatre & Dance

  11. CREDITED VS NON-ACCREDITED CREDITED Associate s Degree Bachelor's Degree Master s Degree Doctoral Dregree NON-ACCREDITED Certificates and Degrees Advantages: 1. Cheaper 2. Shorter 3. Easier Disadvantages: 1. Not applicable for Grad school admission 2. Risk not being hired

  12. FACTORS WHEN CHOOSING A COLLEGE Distance from home Setting (urban, suburban, rural) Campus Life Opportunity to participate Size of School Academics-majors Admission Criteria Cost-Scholarships/Financial Aid

  13. SIZE OF SCHOOL The Big school-pros and cons The Small school-pros and cons Is there a middle-sized school?

  14. ACADEMICS/MAJORS What majors does the college offer? BA or BFA or BSED What if I am undecided? Do I have to apply for general admission and for my specific major? Can I graduate college in 4 years?

  15. TYPES OF DEGREES BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA) Type: academic Length: 4 yrs Coursework: Liberal Arts 2/3 -general edu, liberal arts, electives 1/3- specialty Adv: 1. Provides room for a 2nd major 2. more well rounded individual = greater career options BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS (BFA) Type: Professional Length: 4 yrs Coursework: FA major 1/3 gen ed 2/3 specialty Adv: Students have more experience in specialized area

  16. COMPARE PROGRAMS Drury University BA Theatre (Acting Emphasis) 36 hours Acting 1 & 2 Practicum Stagecraft Directing Research 1 Dance 1 Design 3 Theatre History 2 Electives Missouri State BFA Acting 78 hours Theatre Technology Costume Construction Make-Up 2 Technical Electives Script Analysis Directing 2 Theatre History Acting 1, 2, 3 & 4 Tools of the Actor Intermediate Voice Singing for the Actor Advanced Movement Stage Combat Dialects Auditions Shakespeare Acting for the Camera 2 Theatre Electives Senior Seminar Northwest MO BS Performance 60 hrs 3 Technical skills Practicum Directing 2 Theatre History Voice/Movement Make-Up Advanced Acting Acting Periods/Styles Interpreter s Theatre Performance Elective Senior Seminar Lindenwood BFA Acting 76 hours Acting 1 & 2 Stage Movement Stage Voice Tech Theatre 1 Stage Management Make-Up Script Analysis Directing Modern Drama Survey of Dramatic Lit Theatre History 1 & 2 Voice Lessons Acting Studio 2 Theatre Electives Senior Seminar

  17. Advantages: 2yr program: LA and NY campus Performance based training Industry-focused education experience Disadvantages Cost: $40,000 Reputation Audition to get into program Cuts to stay into program MYTH Yes, it is accredited BFA Degree (New School University) Acting Musical Theatre Dance Performing Arts Conservatory Program The studio program; Acting for the stage, film & TV Integrated program; acting, dance & M. Thtr Dance Theatre

  18. MY FAVORITE PICK PRIVATE Liberal Arts 8,608 undergrads Medium-sized - urban $37,888 (T,R,B) Avg inst aid: $8,200 + state/fed aid Bachelor of Arts: Acting Acting w/ Int. Per Study Comedy writing & Perf Musical Thtr Perf Theatre Theatre Design Theatre Technology Writing for Performance 4 different minors SPECIAL PROGRAMS Comedy Studies a semester at The Second City Main stage Shows 4 theaters, guest artists, student designers Semester in LA International Theatre Program Student-Directed Shows NewStew Shows Work in Chicago and get equity points!!

  19. ADMISSION CRITERIA QUESTIONS How many schools should I apply to? Know admission requirements What does highly selective mean? Requirements to transfer later.. Have a plan School admission requirements vs. Program admissions TIMELINE Feb-May: College visits (view campus life) June-Aug: Write essays Aug-Oct: Apply to schools (most deadlines Nov.1) Oct 1: Apply for FAFSA

  20. COST FINANCIAL AID - SCHOLARSHIP COST Tuition sticker shock Room and Board are separate cost Look for hidden Fees SCHOLARSHIPS Research scholarships now PCH Theatre Scholarship MO Thespians &14,000 PTO Scholarship Parkway NEA (education) Jean Olson (education) Elks Coke-Cola Employer AID FAFSA (oct 1) Need-based vs merit-based Get a a tutor! Higher ACT = more money

  21. FINANCIAL AID COMPARISON GPA 3.2/ACT 24/EFC $15,000 Public (4 Yr) $18,000 - $4,000 (Inst. Aid) Out of Pocket Expense $14,000 (family Private (4 Yr) $32,500 (R,B,T) - $15,000 (Inst. Aid) Out of Pocket Expense $17,000 (family) (R,B,T) Is the $3,000 differential worth the investment for the student and family? EFC = Expected Family Contribution (term that the college financial aid process uses to determine an applicant s eligibility for need-based federal student aid and/or state and college aid

  22. THE CAMPUS VISIT - WHAT SHOULD I ASK? Who teaches your classes: graduate assistants or professors? What is the average class size for freshman? Does tuition include fees? Books-labs-graduation-tech...? Are there sororities/fraternities on campus? Annual cost? What is the diversity of the student body? Can freshmen drive? Parking permit cost? Do meal plans carry over? Used off campus? Does it cost to do laundry? How much? 1818 classes transfer? AP credits? What scholarships are available? ACT/SAT and GPA stats What are the specific admission requirements for both the school and the program?

  23. KEEP GOOD RECORDS!

  24. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ruvpk4Iy-wRLDEFH9CCh5JoRtWKd-k1tnvYl2cSuC0o/edit#gid=0https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ruvpk4Iy-wRLDEFH9CCh5JoRtWKd-k1tnvYl2cSuC0o/edit#gid=0

  25. FINAL THOUGHTS Pick a college that fits your educational and social interests and goals. It s all about fit! Do not pick a college because My girlfriend/boyfriend goes there Mom/Dad went there Because Sutton Foster or John Goodman went there Conservatory vs. Liberal Arts Missouri vs. Out of State vs. NY Theatre Education vs. Performance

  26. COLLEGE SEARCH WEBSITES EASY ACCES WEBSITES FASTWEB.COM PETERSONS.COM COLLEGEVIEW.COM BIGFUTURE.COLLEGEBOARD.ORG

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