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2026-27 cycleLos Angeles, CA

American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles

The American Academy of Dramatic Arts - Los Angeles is a historic private conservatory dedicated exclusively to professional actor training for stage, film, and television. Located in Hollywood, the academy offers an intensive Two-Year Conservatory Program conferring an Associate of Occupational Studies degree in Acting. Admissions decisions emphasize an audition and interview alongside high school academic transcripts.

Acceptance rate

84%

Undergrad enrollment

169

Test policy

Test blind

Application fee

$50

Application deadlines

RoundDeadline
Regular DecisionWinter Term Application & Audition DeadlineNovember 1, 2026
Regular DecisionFinal Fall Application & Audition DeadlineJuly 1, 2027

Supplemental essay prompts

Supplemental prompts for the 2026-27 cycle have not been confirmed yet. Check back soon.

Data gathered August 2026.