1. What is the difference between the Molloy BFA Program and the 2-Year Professional Program?
2. How do I apply to the Molloy BFA Program?
3. How do I apply to the 2-Year Professional Program?
4. Should I audition online or in person?
5. What does CAP21 look for in an audition?
6. Does CAP21 pre screen?
Additional FAQ's
1. When is my application complete?
2. Do you accept the Common Application?
3. When will I receive an admission decision?
4. How many letters of recommendation do I need?
5. When can I visit CAP21?
6. Is an interview required?
7. Do you offer scholarships? Am I automatically considered for scholarships?
8. What is the scholarship deadline?
9. How much is the application fee?
10. When should I apply?
11. What standardized tests does CAP21 accept?
12. Does CAP21 accept AP/IB credits?
13. How can I request information?
14. What do I need to do after I am accepted to enroll?
15. How do I pay my tuition deposit?
16. How does housing work?
Dance Audition FAQ's
What should I expect at a dance audition?
2. Is the dance audition right for me?
What does CAP21 look for in a dance audition?
What are some dance audition tips?
How To Apply FAQ's:
1. How do I apply to the Molloy BFA Program?
2. How do I apply to the 2-Year Professional Program?
3. Should I audition online or in person?
4. What makes a great audition?
Additional FAQ's
1. When is my application complete?
Your application is complete when we have received the following items: the written application, application question responses, two recommendation letters and your official high school or college transcript either in the mail or electronically via acceptd.com. Not all of these items are required for all programs. Please visit the individual program pages for specific information.
2. Do you accept the Common Application?
Not at this time.
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3. When will I receive an admission decision?
It usually takes 30 days for an admissions decision to be made once your audition is complete.
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4. How many letters of recommendation do I need?
CAP21 requires two letters of recommendation. If you would like to submit additional recommendations you may; but it will not affect your application standing.
5. When can I visit CAP21?
CAP21 arranges visits year round. Please call 212-807-0202 ext. 21 to arrange a tour.
6. Is an interview required?
Phone interviews are not required for all programs. If you are applying to a program that does require a phone interview you will be contacted by a CAP21 staff member once we have received your complete application.
7. Do you offer scholarships? Am I automatically considered for scholarships?
Applicants are not automatically considered for scholarships. CAP21 currently offers a Need-Based/Workstudy Scholarship and a Merit Based Scholarship for those applicants applying to the 2-Year Professional Musical Theatre Training Program and the Industry Musical Theatre Practicum and Showcase. Applicants must submit the scholarship applications and the general application before auditioning.
8. What is the scholarship deadline?
Scholarship funds are limited. Applicants interested in applying for scholarships should do so as soon as possible.
9. How much is the application fee?
The application fees range from $35 - $100 depending on the program. If applying/auditioning electronically via acceptd an additional $25 fee is also required.
10. What standardized tests does CAP21 accept?
CAP21 does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. The Admissions Department is more interested in your Cumulative GPA and how you have performed academically over a period of 3 or more years.
11. Does CAP21 accept AP/IB credits?
CAP21 does not accept AP and IB credits.
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12. How can I request information?
To request information about any one of our training programs please send an e-mail to admissionsinfo@cap21.org with your first name, last name, address, phone number, and the name of the program in which you are interested. You may also call the main number 212-807-0202 and ask to speak with an Admissions Representative.
13. What do I need to do after I am accepted to enroll?
In order to attend CAP21, the next step after you are accepted is to send us your non-refundable tuition deposit along with the rest of your signed paperwork that will be included in your acceptance packet.
14. How do I pay my tuition deposit?
You can pay by check, money order or credit card. If you want to pay by check or money order, just enclose them with your signed paperwork and mail to:
CAP21 18 West 18th Street 6th Floor
New York, NY, 10011
Attn: Admissions Department.
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15. How does housing work?
Students that study at CAP21 provide their own housing. Upon receipt of your deposit accepted students are given CAP21's Housing Resource list which contains several different types of living arrangements. CAP21 staff members are available to make recommendations and help with this process.
