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APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Applications for admission and complete instructions may be obtained
from the AMDA Admission Office. The application reviewing fee is $50 (payable
in U.S. funds only) and is non-refundable.
All applicants must submit official high school transcripts and
official academic and financial aid transcripts for all post-secondary
institutions attended (if applicable). High school seniors must submit a final
official high school transcript verifying date of graduation prior to beginning
AMDA classes. Students may not attend AMDA without a high school diploma or the
equivalent of a high school diploma.
Each applicant must submit two AMDA Recommendation Forms, completed
by teachers and/or directors, which comment on the applicant's work as
an actor, singer, and/or dancer.
Character references may be substituted if professional recommendations
are not available.
Although standardized tests are not required, students may submit their
test scores. Our ACT code is 2671. Our SAT code is 2103.
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:
All applicants must audition for admission to AMDA. Auditions are held at
AMDA on a regular basis. In addition, regional auditions are held annually
throughout the country. An appointment is required for all auditions. Audition
schedules and information regarding an audition appointment may be obtained from
the Admission Office. Applicants from abroad may audition by videotape.
The audition requirements for the Integrated and Studio Programs
follow. Applicants wishing to discuss their interest in either program
may call the Admission Office.
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Integrated Program: The performance
of one two-minute monologue (contemporary and/or classical) and one verse
and one chorus of a song from the musical theatre or classical repertoire.
(Applicants are required to bring sheet music in their key to the audition and should be prepared to
meet with the accompanist prior to the audition. AMDA will provide a pianist. Tapes may not be used
as accompaniment).
Studio Program: The performance
of two two-minute contrasting monologues (contemporary or classical).
The audition performance should not exceed four minutes in total.
Monologues must be from published plays. Original material may not be used.
All auditions are reviewed by AMDA faculty and/or staff.
CALENDAR
Summer Semester: July - October
Fall Semester: October - February
Spring Semester: February - May
In addition to winter, and spring recesses, the following public
holidays are observed:
Independence Day, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving.
ENROLLMENT SEQUENCES
Students may begin the program in the Summer(July), Fall(October), or Spring(February).
If enrollment begins in the summer, the enrollment sequence is
as follows:
Summer, Fall, Spring, Summer
If enrollment begins in the fall, there are two options for the
enrollment sequence:
Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall
or
Fall, Spring, Fall, Spring
If enrollment begins in the spring, the enrollment sequence is
as follows:
Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:
AMDA is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien
students. Candidates for admission from non-English speaking countries
maybe asked to complete level 107 at an ESL Language Center to satisfy
the English language
requirement for admission and must include certified English translations
of all submitted transcripts and documents. The Certificate of Eligibility
(1-20 form) will be issued after the
student has been accepted, paid the tuition deposit, and made financial
arrangements for the tuition balance. All payments from abroad must be
made in U.S. dollars. International applicants should be realistic about
living costs in the U.S. and not anticipate working in this country to
cover expenses.
HOUSING:
AMDA offers housing to all enrolled students. Although students are not
required to live in housing facilitated by AMDA, many do choose to take
advantage of this service. Students are placed in fully furnished residences
located in AMDA's neighborhood on the Upper West Side. While non-AMDA
tenants do live in these buildings, only AMDA students are placed together as
roommates. Additionally, Resident Assistants, hired by AMDA, live in the
buildings and are a resource for students.
STUDENT HEALTH:
The training at AMDA is highly demanding. All accepted applicants must submit
a completed health report attesting to his/her ability to meet the rigorous nature
of the program before enrollment. The form may be obtained from
the Admission Office. AMDA may require an accepted applicant to address
specific health concerns or issues before enrolling in classes.
STUDENT SERVICES:
The faculty and staff at AMDA are committed to assisting students.
Students may make appointments with staff in the student Services
offices or with faculty members at any time.
VETERANS:
AMDA is approved by the New York
State Education Department for the training of veterans. For additional
information, call or write the Financial Aid Officer.
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
Through AMDA's financial planning service, an individually tailored
financial plan is provided for each student. AMDA is approved
by the U.S. Department of Education to
offer federally-funded student aid programs to all eligible students.
The programs currently offered include: the Federal Family
Education Loan Programs (subsidized and unsubsidized student loans, and
PLUS Loans for parents of dependent students), Federal Pell Grant Federal
SEOG, and Federal Work Study. An application for financial aid is given
to all applicants at the audition for admission and upon application to
the second year.
AMDA does not discriminate against applicants for financial aid on the
basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethic origin,
sexual orientation or disability.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year select applicants are awarded scholarships to attend AMDA.
Awards vary and may range from $1,000 to $10,000 per academic year.
AUDITION LOCATIONS
Auditions for admission to AMDA are held in cities throughout the
United States and Canada and have included: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago.
Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Kansas city, Los Angeles, Minneapolis,
Nashville, New York city, Phoenix, Portland, Raleigh, San Francisco.
Seattle, Tampa, Toronto, and Vancouver
EXPENSES:
For current tuition and housing rates call the Admission Office.
