what is the best college in the us to study drama?
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Besides the obvious schools of the arts (Julliard, etc.), Northwestern, Yale, and Vassar have extremely well regarded programs in theatre.  Google the alumni/ae of these schools currently working in the performing arts, and you'll get lists of the best in the business.
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Get yourself involved with community theatre asap so you get used to auditions. If you can, get involved in the Thespian organization. They are amazing. \n\nSign up for an account at Princeton Review and then go to this site. They list the Best College Theatre programs.\n\nhttp://www.princetonreview.com/college/research/rankings/rankingDetails.asp?categoryID=7&topicID=58
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You should check out Syracuse, although it's in upstate NY, and not very close to NYC. It's journalism/media studies program is superb, and it's theatre program is quite good.  NYU might also be a good choice for you; its Tisch school of the arts (including theatre) has an especially good reputation.  And of course, it's right in NYC.\n\nIf your GPA and SAT scores are really outstanding, Vassar and Yale might be worth looking into as well.  Both are just a very short train ride away from NYC.
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In no specific order, some good film schools in the US:\nFlorida State University (Industry, Hands-On, 100% Prod. Costs)\nNew York University (Location, More theory, Indie)\nUniversity of Southern California (Location)\nUniversity of California Los Angeles (Location)\nUniversity of Texas Austin (Indie, Indie-Location)\nNorth Carolina School of the Arts (BFA only)\n\nStart looking there. There are others!
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Any Ivy League School will be great. Undergrad at SMU or Yale and Grad at Harvard, Yale, or Columbia will give you the best in what you want.
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If you are referring to Cal State University, in my opinion the best one is San Luis Obispo. Its even harder to get into than some UC's.
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Ask your drama instructor.
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there used to be an acting school at casa manana theater in ft worth, texas.  don't know where you live.  check it out!
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Carnegie Mellon University (Pennsylvania)\n\n-Ranked top 20-25 nationwide\n-Really good theatre/music program (good program in engineering and computer science as well)\n\nAcceptance rate: about 40%, and 53%  if you apply ED (Early Decision)\n\nWebsite: http://www.cmu.edu
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In CA, the best would be USC or UCLA.\n\nHowever, there are a lot of other good schools not in California if you would be interested, including Columbia University, NYU, Ithaca College, and Weseleyan University.  Hope these names are something different than what you've been hearing. Vote me for best answer! :)
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Try Goshen College, Ohlone College, or San Antonio College for starters. They all have really good programs, its just a matter of what exactly you want.
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http://www.tisch.nyu.edu/page/home  \n\nThe full name is Tisch School of the Arts, New York University. Their theatre program has a great reputation, given its ties with Broadway, off and off-off Broadway. Their faculty and showcase attendees are made up of agents and established professionals (producers, directors, etc.)--plus if acting is what you're interested in, you would also be meeting students and mentors in the prestigious film program as well.  \n\nGood luck!
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Middlebury and Bennington are the best colleges in Vermont.\nBoth are highly selective, and applicants should be in the top tenth of their class, have outstanding SAT scores and GPAs, superb letters of recommendation, and special qualities or skills that set them apart from the crowd.\n\nUVM (University of Vermont) is also a great school, and while still selective in terms of admission, will admit students with slightly lower GPAs and SATs.\n\nBest wishes to your niece.
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SCAD is a wonderful school. I am a freshman and major in Film and TV. You should really look into this school. I recommend taking a tour of the school. All the departments at the school are great.
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I would say that the best comedians take their material  from real life. Kelsey Grammer went to Julliard.  Will Ferrell went to USC(southern california).  Where isn't as important as how much you experience there.  I would just practice, but I would suggest that you major in performance, theater or movies, with a minor in business, because it is very important that you learn how to manage yourself.  And experience as much in life as possible, the harder you struggle, the funnier it will be.
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NY School Of Film, NYU School of arts...either NYC or L.A.
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New York University's Tisch School of Arts\n\nIt's an amazing program and Spike Lee teaches classes. Anyone who is accepted should feel honored.\n\nI've also heard that Stanford University has the best on the west coast.