Q :: When are "Applications" REALLY due?
This year, FAP has a Registration Process instead of an Application Process, however, we take the due date seriously. You may see references to an "Application" since most of the other Pre-O programs do have an application. Registrations coming after the due date may be considered for a wait list. If you have a problem getting us some materials before the due date, send us an e-mail. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us!
Q :: Why are there still questions and opportunities to share arts resumes with FAP if it's not an application?
Basically, we want to get to know more about you! Every student participant in FAP comes from a different background with different experiences, and access to experiences. We don't care how much or little artistic experience you have, but we do want to know about how and why you choose to engage with the arts, so we can help shape an accessible program for everyone. We want to know about you as a person, and how art plays a role in your life.
Q :: I want to go to FAP, does everyone get accepted?
This year, YES! FAP will accept all students to choose to register with our program as their first choice. Based on availability, we will also try to take in those who express an interest in our program after the application/registration deadline, but we cannot necessarily guarantee it.
Q :: How does tuition and financial aid work?
I left this question in for this year since this is the FIRST year we will be TUITION FREE.
Q :: When do we arrive?
FAPers are asked to arrive between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Thursday, August 22. We will all go to dinner together at 5. If you are accepted and it is truly impossible for you to arrive within that window, call or write us, but we really prefer you to arrive on time.
Q :: Where do we live?
In your term-time housing! We do encourage FAPpers to wait until ALL roommates have arrived before final decisions are made on rooms and beds. This may require waiting for roommates to arrive who are not participating in Pre-O, or for roommates participating in camping excursions with FOP. Of course, you can set up in a bed during FAP, but we want all roommates to have an equal role in the permanent decision making.
Q :: What will we be doing?
FAP consists of a wide range of activities. We have many learning opportunities offered in small form workshops of 15-16 students for hands on activity across all of our art forms. We will have arts-related social activities that create opt-in chances to get to know students in fun ways, such as jam sessions, dance parties, karaoke, museum visits, scavenger hunts, etc. We will also have opt-in opportunities to collaborate in small groups to create fully original work in a variety of art forms. Finally, we conclude with the FAP Showcase, where we can perform and display much of the work YOU create! It is written, composed, filmed, performed, designed, and choreographed all by our FAPpers.
Q :: Are we fed?
Yes. We all eat together in Annenberg Hall, the First-Year dining hall. Breakfast is on your own, but lunches and dinners we'll all do together. If you have special food needs (restricted diet, allergies, etc.) you will be given the chance to register those with us after you are admitted and you are confirming your placement.
Q :: When should parents visit?
Parents are welcome to drop FAPers off on arrival day, Thursday, August 22. Once you are dropped off, you should plan to spend the duration of FAP with the Program. If you are within driving distance, we encourage your parents to visit for the FAP Showcase. (It is free, but get them tickets to be sure they have seats. It always sells out.)