For Student Artists & Musicians

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Arts Program

Whether you're auditioning for a BFA Musical Theater program, applying to a music conservatory, or searching for the best film school — CollegeFit helps you discover schools where you can create, grow, and thrive.

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50+
Arts Schools in Database
7
Program Types
12+
Conservatories
Music · Theater · Dance · Film
Disciplines Covered

Browse by Discipline

7 disciplines covered
Musical Theater
BFA programs, conservatories, Broadway-track training
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Music Performance
Classical, jazz, contemporary — conservatories & university schools of music
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Music Education
K-12 teaching certification with a music focus
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Theatre / Acting
BFA or BA acting, directing, stage management, theatre design
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Visual Art & Design
Fine arts, graphic design, illustration, art history
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Film & Media
Screenwriting, directing, cinematography, media production
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Dance
Ballet, modern, contemporary, choreography
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Built for Student Artists

Personalized Arts Matching

Our AI-powered survey asks about your discipline, experience level, audition format, and program type to find schools that fit your artistic goals.

Audition Timeline Tracker

Track pre-screening deadlines, audition dates, and decision dates for every school on your list — with color-coded urgency alerts.

Arts Programs Browse

Filter 50+ schools by program type — Music, Musical Theater, Dance, Film, Theatre — and sort by arts ranking or acceptance rate.

Save & Compare

Save arts schools to your list, generate fit scores, and compare programs side by side to make the right choice.

Notable Arts Programs

Conservatory
Juilliard School
Music & Dance
University
Carnegie Mellon University
Musical Theater & Drama
Conservatory
Berklee College of Music
Music Performance
University
University of Michigan
Musical Theater & Music
University
NYU Tisch School of the Arts
Film, Drama & Dance
Conservatory
Curtis Institute of Music
Classical Music
Conservatory
Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Musical Theater & Dance
Conservatory
Eastman School of Music
Music Performance

Audition & Application Tips

Start Early
  • •Most BFA pre-screening deadlines are November–December
  • •Live auditions typically run January–February
  • •Decision letters arrive March–April
Pre-Screening Requirements
  • •Video recordings (2–3 contrasting pieces)
  • •Headshot and resume
  • •Some programs require a written statement
Audition Day Tips
  • •Prepare 2–3 contrasting monologues or pieces
  • •Research each program's specific requirements
  • •Follow up with a thank-you email

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