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My Kid’s a Senior, Now What?
Timeline: Now-AugustResearch schoolsCreate list of 10-20 schools, including at
least 2 Georgia schoolsSchool Requirements
NOTE: Deadlines for main school and selected majors are not always the same
Open online accounts with each selected school
Visit schools ….
School selection 2-4 stretch schools 6-8 medium schools 2-4 safety schools
Selection of schools based on realistic situations of: Academic quality Merit Affordability
Timeline: July-August
Timeline: September-OctoberApplications
Individual schools Common Application Is Early Decision part of your algorithm?
SAT/ACT examsRecommendations:
Process Teacher/counselor/personal Deadlines
Transcripts Official, sealed $2.00 each Note: request deadlines
Schedule auditions Live
PebblebrookCollegeUnified (Musical Theatre and Drama)
Recorded
Timeline: September-October
Timeline: September-OctoberCoordinated folders containing:
Checklist Resume Repertoire Headshot Activities sheet
Consider campus visits if not already done.
Add’l Points - Vocal Major
When going to school, Contact Dean of Music to set up meeting, tour & sit in on classes if can
Contact existing student(s) to find voice teacher recommendations
Contact 1st choice to set up trial lesson Have questions ready/Know your stuffPre-screening DVDs very important!!!!!! –
send note to Dean & Teacher met
Add’l Points - Musical Theatre
Know each school’s audition requirements, i.e. song types and monologue.
Check schools for fit: size of program, cut policy, BA or BFA, performance limitations.
Set up campus visit, take a few classes and see a show.
Timeline: November-December
Most schools have deadlines in November and December
Some schools need completed application or pre-screening DVD/CDs before an audition will be scheduled
Schedule auditions
Timeline: January/February
Finalize and submit any applicationsSchedule auditions (Voice all ready set)Financial aid
FAFSA – Feb 15 firm deadline CSS profile Know each school’s deadline. Get in as
early as possible. Some schools have first come first served on some dollars
Timeline: March-April
DecisionsFinancial Aid
ScholarshipsAcademicMeritPrivate
Government/Student Loans