§ 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.