Section 7.13 - Eligibility requirements for admission1. 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.N.Y. Arts and Cult. Aff. Law § 7.13