Admissions
To enter Ruth Asawa SOTA, prospective students must pass a rigorous audition into one of ten disciplines. The audition process varies between disciplines, and may change from year to year. Some departments, such as Visual Arts and Tech require students to bring a portfolio of their work to be presented before a panel of judges. The Media department requires prospective students to bring in a short film, or a storyboard. Theatre, Dance, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music departments require live performances by prospective students as part of their auditions. Creative Writing requires students to complete a set of prompts on SOTA campus and there is a brief, one on one interview with the department head. Prospective students are encouraged to attend school shows and events and may attend admissions info sessions. It is suggested that they shadow for a day, all admissions info is on the website. There are several parent ambassadors through the Parents for Public Schools Ambassador network. Www.ppssf.org
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