2012 New York Consolidated Laws
ACA - Arts and Cultural Affairs
Title B - PROMOTION OF THE ARTS
Article 7 - (7.01 - 7.15) NEW YORK STATE SUMMER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS
7.13 - Eligibility requirements for admission.

 
    § 7.13. Eligibility  requirements for admission. 1. All applicants for
  admission must be residents of the state.
    2. All applicants for admission must demonstrate to  the  satisfaction
  of the commissioner of education that such applicant:
    (a) Intends to pursue a professional career in some branch of the arts
  as described in section 7.09 of this article;
    (b)  Possesses  unique  and  distinctive  skills,  qualifications  and
  talents in the visual and performing arts or such other areas related to
  the arts as described in section 7.09 of this article.
    3. All applicants for admission shall be selected on the basis of open
  competition to determine their demonstrated and/or potential ability and
  performance capabilities.