What does getting rejected from drama school ACTUALLY mean?

[@GM_Joe]

I got rejected on my first audition last fall...I am re-auditioning spring 2025

[@bunbun2001]

I have a question. I want to apply for schoolarships yet, for the tapes that I have to present. Do they have to be monologes or could they be short films. Also, have you considered (or already done) a video for ppl qho want to apply for schoolarships ro dramma school?

[@lmccoachinguk]

Hey! Usually if you're sending in an application for something they will give you instruction about whether they want a monologue or short film. Make sure to read the instructions fully and if you have doubts then contact them directly. I haven't thought about doing a video about applying for scholarships as thats not really something I know very much about sadly.

[@danielmihaly9146]

Hey, I just found you:D Could you make/recommend content (watchable or readable) for international students wanting to go to an acting uni in the uk? I’ve been on most of the great schools sites but my head spins and I don’t know if I’m missing something or not

[@lmccoachinguk]

Hey! I'll definitely look into doing a video on applying as an international student.

[@danielmihaly9146]

Thanks a lot! Appreciate your work:D

[@MK_2023.]

You mentioned that they might not take people who are too young. I’m 36 and applying for pretty much every drama school for the 2025 intake. I’m just worried that I’m too old and that they’ll over look me because of my age (even though they say there’s no upper age limit on all their websites). Do you have any advice for older students wanting to get in? Is it actually possible or am I giving myself false hope?

[@lmccoachinguk]

Never be discouraged on being a more mature student - if the talent, ability and work ethic are there, age is but a number. I've had students in the same age bracket and they can be a joy to work with. The benefits of training and graduating a little older is that you will be in a completely different casting bracket to the people you train alongside and everyone else in the country that is graduating at the same time - you have an edge and a USP, lean into it. Consider the fact that you will be spending 3 years with a cohort who will likely be younger than you and although the school will have no issue with that at all, you may feel that connecting with a group who are at a different stage in life might be something to think about.

[@MK_2023.]

@@lmccoachinguk Thank you for taking the time to fully respond to me, that's super kind of you! I managed to get in touch with most of the big drama schools in London, and they pretty much said the same thing as you. Guildhall has someone in their BA at the age of 33, and another guy who graduated last year at the age of 43, it's incredible. I love that they're so open to older students. I look at it from the perspective that we're all there to train and learn together, regardless of age. Plus, it adds to the overall dynamic of each performance. I don't mind that they'd be younger than me, I always go into things with an open mind because we all come from different walks of life. Thank you again! :)