| Hi Mary C. Yes I have. My D just finished up her first year. My wife and I looked at about 40 programs, narrowed to 30, visited 20 and applied to 15. My D was accepted to 10 with varying scholarships offers. My D already has professional representation, is a working actress and a member of SAG and AFTRA. We re-visited 5 and my D spent a few days observing classes at these schools. When the final decision had to be made I was able to speak with NY agents and casting directors who almost unanimously felt "BOCO and CCM were head and shoulders above the rest". This is easily confirmed by the numbers on Broadway, the shear number of agents and casting people that show up a senior showcases and the number of kids that get representation.
My point from the very beginning (finances aside) is if there is any way to afford BOCO (which is the most expensive) you should.
I know there are other GOOD programs and MANY talented people who will suceed at these other places and I know how hard it is to afford and everyone has an opinion and blah, blah, blah. I just felt that I could offer more than an opinion because our experiences. People should take what I say with a grain a salt. This is all behind me now. Good luck to you. |