York: BA in Writing, Directing & Performance

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I have exactly the same problem, although for Directing. I got through to the final stages of Drama Centre, and although I didn't get in they said I should get some experience and try again next year. So that's what I'm going to do! it totally depends on you really. Personally I'd hate to go away to do a university course for three years (not to mention fees) without knowing I've done everything possible to get a place, and for me that includes trying for at least another year..

On one hand you have the comfort of knowing you are good enough to become an actor, very very few people get through to the final rounds of drama schools, particularly ones as over subscribed as RADA. On the other you sound unsure as to wether you know what you want to do, so maybe a year out will give you time to consider things more thoroughly and give you new ideas of things you may like to try.

But as I said, without properly knowing you, it's difficult to give anything other than general advice... I hope everything works out for you!

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masakijia

Is anyone familiar with MA cinema TV&society programme? I heard about there is only 8 students each year... Is it good or bad?

Reply 22

angelsloveyou111

I've applied to writing, directing and performance and got an interview which I couldn't attend because I had an exam :frown:

. They are supposed to be rearranging it but I haven't heard anything yet. I know some of you didn't do interviews but if you did, do you have any tips? Also your personal statements must have been really good. I've been worried I don't do the right subjects (Performance Studies, Eng lit and Lang) but now I don't think thats the problem at all and I think it was my personal statement.
Should I ring them again and ask if they are still going to arrange an interview or should I wait? I live 7 hours away from York so it will take a while to arrange :s-smilie:

It would be my first choice because I think the course sounds perfect! X

Reply 23

SarahDylan

Yeah I haven't heard back for this course yet but it's my first choice so hopefully... I mean an offer without an interview would be fantastic! I mean I did really well in my last interview but judging by this thread the head of department won't be quite as relaxed and friendly as the Manchester one. so a bit scared about that. Does anybody know how many people apply?

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gemnomnom

Anyone going for an interview on 1st February?

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Charles_

Original post by SarahDylan

Thinking about 500 apply, and there's about 50 places

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cardboardkid

Hi! I just found out I've gained a place on the course, after fulfilling my conditional offer of AAB. It's a pretty competitive course I think, there were so many people on my interview day they had to skip the practical workshop and go to the interviews.

If you've gained an interview, it obviously means they are interested in you, and were impressed with your personal statement. Be ready to back up and elaborate on things you have talked about, and try to sell yourself and prove why you would be right for the course. RESEARCH the course so you can be specific!

I personally found my interview fairly casual (for an interview, anyway) and no-one was trying to "catch me out" or anything! I was asked about plays I had studied, written work I had done (and handed in to them on the day) and my extra-curricular credits, but you need to prepared for anything really. I felt the interview went pretty well but had no idea whether I had got in because of the sheer amount of people applying. Don't be afraid to stand out, ask intelligent questions, be polite, show and apply your knowledge to whatever question/task set, and you're bound for success.

Feel free to email me (DM?) if you need more specifics on the application process!

Polly

York: BA in Writing, Directing & Performance

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