FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

STUDENTS, PARENTS, PUBLIC

1. What role does NASD play in education?
2. Does NASD rank schools?
3. What does accreditation mean?
4. What standards are used for accreditation reviews?
5. Must all schools be accredited?
6. Is institution XYZ accredited by NASD?
7. Can I get a list of institutional accredited members of NASD?
8. Which schools offer a specific type of degree or program?
9. How do I discover which schools are best for me?
10. How do I apply for admission to a dance school?
11. How do I get a loan, grant, and/or scholarship to a school?
12. Will my prospective school accept transfer credits from my previous school?
13. In NASD's experience, what are the most important things to do in making applications to dance schools?
14. What is the relationship between giftedness, arts study, and work?
15. How should I best prepare to enter a college or university as a dance major?
16. What should I consider if I am interested in a making a transition between...
17. What do NASD standards for institutions say about requirements for admission to undergraduate programs in art and design?
18. What learning and competency development is required to obtain an undergraduate degree in dance?
19. How do dance and the other arts fields evaluate achievement and quality?