What should I know about Juilliard?

Question

I'm an Actress. Not trained. I never took an acting class in my life but I will like to be an Actress and I will like to train myself well and I'm considering Juilliard for Drama. But what should I know about this school on getting in? I am definately preparing myself very well. I can sing, I'm very friendly, I got a good sense of humor I can work with anyone... those things are not hard for me to accomplish but what should I know how to do to even be accepted what exactly are they looking for?

Answer 1

i also want to go to juilliard. i'v looked at the resumes of the people in the drama program and they are very impressive. only 2 people make the cut for the drama program a year and you have to audition to get in.
if i were you, i would take acting classes and get as much expeiriance as you can. they are looking for people that are dedicated to drama and that have a lot of expeirience.

Answer 2

The web location for the Juilliard School is listed below in my sources. It’s filled with information for prospective students, but the “Admissions” link would be of interest to you. There, you’ll learn about the application procedure, entrance audition requirements, deadlines, college fairs, and financial information, including financial aid. You can also complete an “Online Inquiry Form” from this link. Here are some quick basics from Juilliard's web site that apply to your situation:

Juilliard’s drama degree is a four year Bachelor of Fine Arts that begins in the fall only. In order to apply, you have to have a high school diploma or be on track to graduate before enrolling in Julliard, and you have to have a letter of recommendation, preferably from a high school teacher in a core subject area. SAT/ACT test scores are not required, but encouraged. The application deadlines vary depending on which Juilliard branch you attend, but in New York, it’s December 1st. The fee for application is $100. Drama auditions are held during the following two months. Detailed acting audition requirements, which include four memorized monologues and sixteen bars from a song sung a cappella, can be downloaded in a .pdf file, http://www.juilliard.edu/pdf/Drama.pdf. The audition process, criteria for acceptance and application checklist can also be found on this document.

The estimated budget for a year at Juilliard is $41,830, which includes tuition, fees, a shared dorm room, a meal plan, books, supplies, and personal expenses. Information on financial aid, loans, scholarships, and jobs can be found through the Admissions-Financial Aid links. Links to financial aid applications are also provided.

You can arrange for an in-person tour of the Juilliard campus by filling out the “Online Tour Reservation Form;” a virtual tour is also available online.

One thing to consider is that Juilliard is not the only drama program around. You might want to do some research to see what else is out there; you may find a program that more tailored to your needs—and less expensive—than Juilliard. A good place to start is Ravikanth Nandigam’s list of drama programs in the United States, http://www.univsource.com/thea.htm. This lengthy list is three years old, but really, that’s a good thing—you’d rather choose to attend an established program. Some books on arts programs exist, too. One is called _Visual & Performing Arts: 2005 Guide to Professional Degree Programs in the Visual and Performing Arts_ (ISBN: 978-0768913811). It was first published in 1995 by a company that is a leader in education information and advice; it has been revised and updated each year since. The book covers all the theater programs, profiles of selected schools, how to cover your costs, and Internet references.

You can start learning about the other programs by searching their home sites, which contain a wealth of information, and if any of them appeal to you, you can check out their rankings on “America’s Best Colleges 2007,” which is a service of _U.S. News & World Report_ (see source below). Not only does this site give you a different perspective on a program, but it has a great resource called “Student Center,” where you can find articles written about colleges, information on scholarships, college directories, and a toolbox, which provides worksheets for keeping track of information and working out finances. Good luck!

Answer 3

You have a good answer all ready. It would take a miracle for you to get into Julliard. So what do you do instead? Act. Take advantage of evey possible opportunity to get more and more experience. The nearly $200,000 it would take to get you through Julliard would be better spent getting experience and following a plan to become an actress. I can help you do that for free, if you have the true desire to be an actress. I mentor aspiring actors. Write me for more info and with more questions at [e-mail]

Answer 4

All I know that there aren't many spots and those spots are extremely hard and almost impossible to get. So work work work. You may also want to take some acting classes because you may need more expierience.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Write call and ask for a brochure.