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Interview 169: Andy Borst on "How AI is impacting admissions offices"Interview 168: Scott Barnhardt on “Admissions Advice for Performing Arts Majors”
- Lisa shares Scott’s impressive biography including his time on Broadway in productions like the Book of Mormon
- Scott shares how a disappointment turned out to be a blessing in disguise
- Scott says the most common question he is asked is, what is the difference between a BA and a BFA, so he answers that question for us with some depth.
- Scott talks about how creative applicants have to do an art supplement and a prescreen, and sometimes a second round of auditions, so their application process is different.
- Scott talks why rejections for performing arts majors are so painful
- Scott talks about how hyper competitive the applications process is performing arts majors
- Lisa asks Scott how he builds a college list for musical theater majors and for performing arts majors
- Scott shares the biggest mistake he sees families make
- What goes into preparing for auditions?
- Scott gives a timeline of when everything needs to be complete for performing arts majors.
- Scott answers the question, do BA programs require additions.
- Scott tells our listeners when do students admitted into actual program.
- Scott shares some of the hidden gem schools that students should consider.
- Scott shares his 80/20 rule
- Scott shares his best advice for parents and students and college counselors.
