Freshman - Dramatic Writing

Incoming Status: Freshman
Area of Interest: Dramatic Writing
Entry Semester Available: Fall 2008
Application Deadline: April 2, 2008

Follow these instructions when applying to Purchase College as a Freshman Dramatic Writing applicant.

Note: International Applicants must follow the international application instructions.

Note: Students who have not reached their academic potential because of limited financial resources and inadequate academic preparation should review the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at Purchase College.

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Step 1: Submit your completed application by April 2, 2008

Send your completed application(after it is reviewed by your guidance counselor), a check for $40 (payable to "SUNY APC"), and your Official Transcripts to:

SUNY Applications Processing Center
State University Plaza
PO Box 22007
Albany, New York 12201-2007

Note: International Students need to mail the completed international application to the Office of Admissions at Purchase College. International Students should review the international application instructions.

Step 2: Request for official High School transcripts or GED scores, and SAT or ACT scores.

Have scores sent to Albany with your application or sent directly to:

Office of Admissions
Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577-1400

Step 3: Submit your portfolio
Students applying to the Dramatic Writing Program are required to submit a portfolio to:

Office of Admissions
Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Road
Purchase, NY 10577-1400

The portfolio must contain:
• A critical writing sample, 1 to 3 pages in length.

• A creative writing sample, preferably a short play, screenplay, or television play that is 1 to 3 pages in length.

• A 1 to 2 page essay explaining your reasons for wanting to enter the program. Include an assessment of your strengths and weaknesses.

• Two letters of recommendation are required.

Step 4: Interviews may be requested by faculty.