Visit to Emerson Today

Today we visited Emerson. I was really impressed with the makeover they have done to the campus over the past 10 years. They have consolidated the whole thing into three or four buildings on Boylston St. Performance and production facilities are first rate.

They have a range of majors. Their philosophy is to provide with a wqy to earn a living while auditioning that isn't waiting tables. Dorms are either suites ( Piano Row) or traditional ( Little Building), which has a better community feel. Security is good, everyone has to swipw in and out. If you dont live on campus, you dont get in They have 2 programs BFA - 72 credits, which is intensive and small,. You are with a group of 16 for four years and a BA, which gives you more flexibility to minor or double major. There are less required credits for a BA and you can take the same classes as the BFA. Community is supportive..kids are a bit odd. They have any productions, Emerson Stage, which are the official ones, and many clubs that put on productions where there is an opportunity to perform. Will be opening the Paramount building this year with 9 performance spaces and 700 students

I really liked the opportunities that are provided if you do decide to change your major, which include writing, communications, dance. You can take classes at Berklee, NEX, Conservatory etc. You can also take summer classess at 5 accredited community colleges. First two years you study a writing core. Depending on HS performance, you can opt out of these courses.


Looks like early decision is the way to go and it is non binding...you can apply elsewhere. They accept 60% who go early action. Need to audition there in fall, For acting monologue. for MT, dance and signing also,.

Spoke with coach. Knew L from Bentley camp. He stresses that this is D3 and they make accommodations for kids. Had a PG who took a month off for an internship. Wants to continue to transform the program from more of an intramural to collegiate. Season starts in October 15, first game 11/15, two weeks off at Xmas and then ends in March. 2 1/2 hr practices in preseason, 2 hours in season 1 hour as tournament time approaches. Similar to Cushing. Most schools are local farthest one in Norwich alternate home and home and do overnight. They will travel for Xmas tournament but it is for break. Top 3 Tough, knows game and has a transferable skill for college,. If you have more than one great. Asked L idf she can play with D1 folks, she says she does. Asked her her skills, Defense, rebounding and tenacious player, works hard, great encouraging teammate. He wants see her play and will tell us if he is interested. ( or game tape I prefer to have him see her. If he is interested, she will have a visit day with team and overnight.

Luciana got a great feeling about the school and it is now her #1 choice. Grades and SAT were good for the coach. She needs to fill out athlete form and follow up with coach and sign up for his post player camp!