How do you get into a performing arts school?

How can I get a scholarship to any performing arts school in NY?

• I'm a Junior in Texas and I would LOVE to get a scholarship for either singing, acting or dancing mainly in a school in New York, doesn't matter where really. How much would it cost and HOW can I get a scholarship or even accepted?? Please help!!

• Answer:

  There are a lot of very good performing arts schools in the New York area, but they are also very competitive. In order to get a scholarship, you'll need a very strong application including a great audition, strong recommendations, and an outstanding transcript. Also consider State schools in and around New York. SUNY Purchase is one of the best schools in the country for acting and dance, and the tuition rate is very low- even for out-of-state students.It's also very hard to get accepted, so there's no guarantee that you'll get in, let alone get a scholarship- but if you're really really good, it's possible. Often private schools will offer partial scholarships, but the tuition is so high to start with that you end up paying more for a private school with a scholarship than a state school without a scholarship. So you should really apply to as many as possible and see what they offer you and make the right choice for you.