November 21, 2017
By Simrin Player and Matthew Perko
High school seniors and potential USC Kaufman applicants: we know there’s a lot on your plate right now. When filling out college applications feels overwhelming, know that all of USC Kaufman’s BFA students went through the same process, and they’re here to help.
November 21, 2017
Because our faculty don’t review your Common Application, they don’t have the benefit of reading your personal statement and USC short answers. This is why we ask you for one writing sample. Since you’ve already written 10,000 essays by the time you get to our portfolio, we kept our short response very short.
November 1, 2017
By Rachel Walton
Applying to college in general is a stressful time as a high school senior–add multiple dance auditions to the mix, and it can become incredibly overwhelming. I remember being so grateful to my parents for supporting me through such a stressful time.
October 20, 2017
The video response is perhaps the most unique part of the USC Kaufman Portfolio, asking you to address what community means to you via video.
October 4, 2017
By Rachel Walton
The absolute first thing to understand when researching college dance programs is this: it’s about finding a school that will be your best fit. You can spend hours looking at top lists, researching the status of schools’ alumni, and visiting schools’ social media sites, but nothing can compare to finding a college that feels like your second home.
September 20, 2017
In this episode of our Admission Advice series, get vital tips on how to best complete the video audition portion of your application from current USC Kaufman students.
September 8, 2017
Anne Aubert-Santelli, USC Kaufman’s Director of Admissions and Student Services, recently spoke to DanceSpirit Magazine about the best ways to stand out in the college application process.
“We’re looking at technique and artistry—not just mastery but also potential,” Aubert-Santelli explained.
Read the full article at DanceSpirit online.
September 6, 2017
By Kaylin Sturtevant
Applying to college means that you are about to embark on a new chapter in your life. This is a big decision, and I found that compiling a thorough amount of information from various schools helped me choose which schools to send applications. USC has several opportunities for prospective students to learn about the school before applying; I participated in some of these when making my decision.
August 18, 2017
You’re ready to apply to USC Kaufman… So what do you actually need to do? To make things a bit easier, we’ve put together a quick collection of our best admission advice for each step of the process. Up first – The Common Application.
August 3, 2017
By Whitney Hester
August is almost here, which means the start of a new school year. New students going into college or getting ready to apply for colleges: you may think that you are completely prepared for life in a BFA program. Coming from a performing arts high school, I assumed I was completely prepared! However, listed below are ten things I wish I had known before applying to college dance programs.