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ckp · 07-24-2006, 02:34 PM

I agree with a lot of things IJELkiss said in his post about what he learned....I also discoverd this site as a freshman in college (but I had to come up with a back up, so it still helped me tons!)

First off about Columbia, it IS a good place for a major safty, or if you end up with no where to go. I have lots of friends (especially since the second week in june...so sad) that are going there because they didn't have a back up. It is a very bloated program because there is no audition, and you will end up with classmates that aren't that talented, but if you have to drive, you can get a really good education, and LOTS of opportunities.

Second, do be honest. When I auditioned for Roosevelt, I talked to the professor about how I loved DePaul, but there was a cut and I wouldn't know until I knew all of my options which was right for me. He really appreciated that, and it obviously didn't hurt my chances because I was one out of 10 girls who got in.

And lastly about the headshot. Headshots are really expensive and I would suggests not wasting your money on them. You will have to get new ones in 4 years and this process is expensive enough. What I suggest is using a really nice digital camera (borrow one from a friend, the photo dept at your school, the yearbook-someone, at least 5 mega pixels, and hey if you have to buy one it may be less then getting headshots and more useful for the time being) and put a sheet up for background, or something else solid and arange a photo shoot with someone who can take desent pictures. You have as long as you want this way and you are bound to come up with some good shots! Look up some peoples headshots to see different poses and then order some 8X10s from Walgreens digital center or Walmart, or wherever. It you do a good job on (natural) make up and hair you will be golden, looking prfessional, but not too showy...people like to see you and know that you are down to earth. You are auditioning to learn!

If you really want headshots, when you do your senior pics, find someone who can do both and just add that into your shoot!

07-24-2006, 02:34 PM	#123
ckp Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 144	I agree with a lot of things IJELkiss said in his post about what he learned....I also discoverd this site as a freshman in college (but I had to come up with a back up, so it still helped me tons!) First off about Columbia, it IS a good place for a major safty, or if you end up with no where to go. I have lots of friends (especially since the second week in june...so sad) that are going there because they didn't have a back up. It is a very bloated program because there is no audition, and you will end up with classmates that aren't that talented, but if you have to drive, you can get a really good education, and LOTS of opportunities. Second, do be honest. When I auditioned for Roosevelt, I talked to the professor about how I loved DePaul, but there was a cut and I wouldn't know until I knew all of my options which was right for me. He really appreciated that, and it obviously didn't hurt my chances because I was one out of 10 girls who got in. And lastly about the headshot. Headshots are really expensive and I would suggests not wasting your money on them. You will have to get new ones in 4 years and this process is expensive enough. What I suggest is using a really nice digital camera (borrow one from a friend, the photo dept at your school, the yearbook-someone, at least 5 mega pixels, and hey if you have to buy one it may be less then getting headshots and more useful for the time being) and put a sheet up for background, or something else solid and arange a photo shoot with someone who can take desent pictures. You have as long as you want this way and you are bound to come up with some good shots! Look up some peoples headshots to see different poses and then order some 8X10s from Walgreens digital center or Walmart, or wherever. It you do a good job on (natural) make up and hair you will be golden, looking prfessional, but not too showy...people like to see you and know that you are down to earth. You are auditioning to learn! If you really want headshots, when you do your senior pics, find someone who can do both and just add that into your shoot!