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Getting into Guildhall School of Music

Hey there! I'm a 21-year-old Graphic Design student from Croatia. I take acting classes over the weekend and work and study the rest of the time to afford any acting courses I can as well as also learning everything I can myself after hours. I have one more year until I get my degree in bacc. art. The big dream has always been to become an actress. You know how it goes. Anyway, the Guildhall has always been my first choice because it is first and foremost one of the best UK drama schools, secondly my country (like many other small countries) has a horrid acting scene and almost no opportunities even with the drama school, and thirdly all the successful stars went there including Ewan McGregor whom I really admire as an actor and try to learn as much from their performances. I always had in mind to go to the UK when it comes to acting. My English is pretty good and I am constantly working on my accent to make it better and less... Balkan.Now my question is... Is it possible to get in as a European student? I know they are highly particular about who they pick and how they only allow two auditions. However, I've heard from my acting Professor (who's also quite a famous Croatian Actress) that they don't accept European students (despite them claiming they do) since she tried working with another student a few years back to help her get in (the student ended up getting in a different drama school in the UK). Now, I am ready to work my ass off. I'm already killing myself by trying to afford anything to save up for school and get any acting experience. And I'm willing to work as hard as I need to to get in.I'd be very grateful for any tips, knowledge about financial aid (I am broke currently, but I'm willing to save every penny or take a student loan), scholarships, or shared experiences you can give me. Now if it's possible (even if the odds are similar to winning a lottery) I'd be very grateful to learn as much as I can about it, learn how to apply, how the auditions work and what the requirements are. If not, I'd gladly accept any suggestions about any substitute drama schools in the UK. Thank you guys in advance! :smile:

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by mila_milchy
Hey there! I'm a 21-year-old Graphic Design student from Croatia. I take acting classes over the weekend and work and study the rest of the time to afford any acting courses I can as well as also learning everything I can myself after hours. I have one more year until I get my degree in bacc. art. The big dream has always been to become an actress. You know how it goes. Anyway, the Guildhall has always been my first choice because it is first and foremost one of the best UK drama schools, secondly my country (like many other small countries) has a horrid acting scene and almost no opportunities even with the drama school, and thirdly all the successful stars went there including Ewan McGregor whom I really admire as an actor and try to learn as much from their performances. I always had in mind to go to the UK when it comes to acting. My English is pretty good and I am constantly working on my accent to make it better and less... Balkan.Now my question is... Is it possible to get in as a European student? I know they are highly particular about who they pick and how they only allow two auditions. However, I've heard from my acting Professor (who's also quite a famous Croatian Actress) that they don't accept European students (despite them claiming they do) since she tried working with another student a few years back to help her get in (the student ended up getting in a different drama school in the UK). Now, I am ready to work my ass off. I'm already killing myself by trying to afford anything to save up for school and get any acting experience. And I'm willing to work as hard as I need to to get in.I'd be very grateful for any tips, knowledge about financial aid (I am broke currently, but I'm willing to save every penny or take a student loan), scholarships, or shared experiences you can give me. Now if it's possible (even if the odds are similar to winning a lottery) I'd be very grateful to learn as much as I can about it, learn how to apply, how the auditions work and what the requirements are. If not, I'd gladly accept any suggestions about any substitute drama schools in the UK. Thank you guys in advance! :smile:

https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/study-with-guildhall/apply-to-guildhall/international-admissions

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by mila_milchy
Hey there! I'm a 21-year-old Graphic Design student from Croatia. I take acting classes over the weekend and work and study the rest of the time to afford any acting courses I can as well as also learning everything I can myself after hours. I have one more year until I get my degree in bacc. art. The big dream has always been to become an actress. You know how it goes. Anyway, the Guildhall has always been my first choice because it is first and foremost one of the best UK drama schools, secondly my country (like many other small countries) has a horrid acting scene and almost no opportunities even with the drama school, and thirdly all the successful stars went there including Ewan McGregor whom I really admire as an actor and try to learn as much from their performances. I always had in mind to go to the UK when it comes to acting. My English is pretty good and I am constantly working on my accent to make it better and less... Balkan.Now my question is... Is it possible to get in as a European student? I know they are highly particular about who they pick and how they only allow two auditions. However, I've heard from my acting Professor (who's also quite a famous Croatian Actress) that they don't accept European students (despite them claiming they do) since she tried working with another student a few years back to help her get in (the student ended up getting in a different drama school in the UK). Now, I am ready to work my ass off. I'm already killing myself by trying to afford anything to save up for school and get any acting experience. And I'm willing to work as hard as I need to to get in.I'd be very grateful for any tips, knowledge about financial aid (I am broke currently, but I'm willing to save every penny or take a student loan), scholarships, or shared experiences you can give me. Now if it's possible (even if the odds are similar to winning a lottery) I'd be very grateful to learn as much as I can about it, learn how to apply, how the auditions work and what the requirements are. If not, I'd gladly accept any suggestions about any substitute drama schools in the UK. Thank you guys in advance! :smile:

https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/study-with-guildhall/apply-to-guildhall/international-admissions.

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by mila_milchy
Hey there! I'm a 21-year-old Graphic Design student from Croatia. I take acting classes over the weekend and work and study the rest of the time to afford any acting courses I can as well as also learning everything I can myself after hours. I have one more year until I get my degree in bacc. art. The big dream has always been to become an actress. You know how it goes. Anyway, the Guildhall has always been my first choice because it is first and foremost one of the best UK drama schools, secondly my country (like many other small countries) has a horrid acting scene and almost no opportunities even with the drama school, and thirdly all the successful stars went there including Ewan McGregor whom I really admire as an actor and try to learn as much from their performances. I always had in mind to go to the UK when it comes to acting. My English is pretty good and I am constantly working on my accent to make it better and less... Balkan.Now my question is... Is it possible to get in as a European student? I know they are highly particular about who they pick and how they only allow two auditions. However, I've heard from my acting Professor (who's also quite a famous Croatian Actress) that they don't accept European students (despite them claiming they do) since she tried working with another student a few years back to help her get in (the student ended up getting in a different drama school in the UK). Now, I am ready to work my ass off. I'm already killing myself by trying to afford anything to save up for school and get any acting experience. And I'm willing to work as hard as I need to to get in.I'd be very grateful for any tips, knowledge about financial aid (I am broke currently, but I'm willing to save every penny or take a student loan), scholarships, or shared experiences you can give me. Now if it's possible (even if the odds are similar to winning a lottery) I'd be very grateful to learn as much as I can about it, learn how to apply, how the auditions work and what the requirements are. If not, I'd gladly accept any suggestions about any substitute drama schools in the UK. Thank you guys in advance! :smile:

Hi - it might be worth you looking at the 2025 drama school applications thread. There a number of very good drama schools in the U.K., all of which accept international students (including Guildhall). It can take several years of applying to get an offer (my daughter is on year three - and all have at least two rounds to get through, the bigger schools having 3 or 4).
It’s a tough process so resilience is needed and best to cast the net as wide as possible (ie don’t limit to just one school)
Wishing you the best of luck x

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by buzzardorchard
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