How to apply

Are you applying from outside the United States? You are just a few short steps away from beginning your professional career at AMDA. Follow the links below to schedule an audition and apply online. Then review the checklist to make sure your application is complete. Please note that international students must include certified English translations of all submitted transcripts and other documents.

schedule an audition

You must audition for admission to AMDA. An appointment is required for all auditions, which are held at AMDA periodically. We also hold regional auditions annually throughout the country and several international auditions each year. Just click here to submit your request to schedule an audition.

apply online

The fastest and easiest way for international students to apply to AMDA is by completing our online application form. Click here to access it.

Don't Forget, For your application to be complete you must:

Submit Application Essays

Submit your essays to the AMDA Campus where you plan to begin studying. Click here to download the essay questions and template. Please skip this step if you submitted your essays electronically when you completed your online application.

Request Recommendations

Download two AMDA Recommendation Forms. Complete the upper portion of each AMDA Recommendation form and give them to two references. Acceptable references include teachers, directors, guidance counselors or anyone familiar with your work and potential as an actor, singer or dancer. Make sure your references mail the form to the AMDA Campus where you plan to begin studying. Complete the Signature Page form and mail it to the AMDA Campus where you plan to begin studying.

Request Official Transcripts

Send an official transcript or transcripts from your high school and college (if applicable). Official transcripts from every educational institution that you listed in your application must be forwarded to AMDA. If they are in any language other than English, you must obtain certified English translations. Contact your guidance counselor or transcript office and tell them to send your transcript(s) to the AMDA Campus where you plan to begin studying. Click here to download the transcript request form.

International transcripts must be completely translated into English and submitted with an evaluation on a U.S. grading scale by an accredited Credential Evaluation Agency (see list of agencies below), including a U.S. grade point average. High School Transcript evaluations must indicate that the student has received the equivalency of a U.S. High School Diploma.

Submit TOEFL Score

If English is not your native language, you will be required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) which is administered by the Educational Testing Service. You should request that your test result be sent to AMDA, School Code: 8571.

Pay the Application Fee

The application reviewing fee is $50 (payable in U.S. funds only) and is nonrefundable. After completing your online application, you will be prompted for your credit card information.

Need More Help? Call: 1-800-367-7908

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