1. If I do not live in Duval County, can my child still audition?
Yes. Douglas Anderson accepts students from all counties.
2. Can my child audition for multiple art areas?
Students may audition for two (2) arts areas. However, you can only audition for one each evening. Therefore, if a student chooses to audition for two arts areas, they must attend both auditions.
3. Is scheduling a tour mandatory for the audition?
School Tours are not required but strongly suggested. We want to make sure that DA is a good fit for you. You can also visit our Virtual Tours page for more information on each arts area.
4. How will I know if all my child’s application have been submitted in full?
Each application will be reviewed. If any documents are missing, the applicant will be notified, and the application will be unsubmitted. Applicants will not receive an audition date until the application is submitted in full/
5. May I be present during the audition?
This year, auditions are by appointment only. Parents will drop their child off at their audition time and pick them up at the designated end time. There will be no place for parents to wait on campus.
6. Must my references be from my child’s current school?
You may submit two references with contact information from an outside source, such as a mentor from a community center, church, or private teacher with credentials.
7. How long does the actual audition take?
The audition varies depending on the art area but will take 1-3 hours.
8. How long after the audition will I receive my result?
The results of the application are as timely as possible. Notification is planned for before the magnet notification date (late February.)
9. How will I receive the audition results?
You will receive an email with the audition results to the parent email address listed on the application form.
10. If my child does not get accepted. Can they re-audition?
DA does not offer re-auditions. If a student does not get accepted for the 2025-2026 school year, they may audition the following year.