Summer Program - Page 2

kedstuff · 08-17-2006, 08:23 AM

Texmex--S is Pat. Perhaps you and he could provide an update to Matt's excellent outline of last summer's program. Matt's was really helpful, I thought. The contact you and my S had with working professionals and talented college students from many programs sounded excellent, and with only 32 students in the MT program, that mentoring became pretty individualized.

I also think more people using CC should be thinking about the Cherubs program. Because it has very firm deadlines for application in the spring and has the audition requirement for the MT extension, I think some people end up missing the window of opportunity. From what I've heard and observed about the program, though, that is unfortunate. I know they have more than enough applicants each year but the people on this forum are very passionate and should at least consider the NHSI program in the summer before their senior year.

edmondsg · 08-17-2006, 08:36 AM

Kedstuff -- I agree about the NU summer program being somewhat under the radar. Actually, I think their whole theatre degree program is overlooked so often. Matt is now a freshman in Theatre and hopefully MT when they audition at the end of the year, and several of his Cherub friends are attending, also. If I can answer any questions about that, just holler.

Alliesmom · 11-27-2006, 12:55 PM

My D is a junior and her first choice of school is Northwestern although she is also very interested in Tisch. She comes from a very competitive high school and takes all honors and AP classes. Her GPA is between 3.5 - 3.75 unweighted. We have not gotten PSAT scores back yet. She is quite talented in both singing, dancing and acting and frequently gets the leads in school and community theater shows. She wants to major in theater but would prefer a well-rounded education. If she attends Northwestern's summer program, will that give her a "leg up" for applying in the fall? Also, if she attends Northwestern's program and then for some reason, decides she prefers Tisch, will it have hurt her not to have gone to Tisch's summer program?

edmondsg · 11-27-2006, 02:16 PM

Alliesmom - I think any intense summer program enhances a college application -- to any school. As someone mentioned in another thread, although attending the NU summer program doesn't ensure admittance for college, it might tip the scales in her favor if she qualifies otherwise. Regarding whether it might hurt her chances if she attends a different summer program, it didn't in our case. My son attended the Northwestern summer program, and was admitted to Tisch (CAP21), as well as Northwestern. He chose Northwestern.

texmex88 · 11-27-2006, 04:16 PM

Alliesmom--please have her go to the Northwestern summer program..it is so unique and she will never for get it! I wen this past summer for the acting 5 week program and then the musical theatre extension for 2 more weeks and it was absolutely amazing!

o! and kedstuff i'm sorry i just saw your post..i will write about the program after i'm finished with all my applications this week..a bit hectic right now! but i'm sorry i didnt realize!

Alliesmom · 11-28-2006, 09:25 AM

Thanks for your advice! Even thought her first love is musical theater, she may not be able to go to the musical theater extension, if she is accepted into the program. She usually teaches at a musical theater camp and enjoys both the challenge and the money!

actormcfamous · 01-01-2007, 07:27 PM

I'm currently a junior in HS and am looking for MT summer programs. NU is in my top 3 schools as of now, and I was wondering if in order to do the MT Extension you also have to attend the Theater Arts session as well. I was looking at the costs associated with NU and though I would love to do both, staying for all 7 weeks wouldn't be possible unless I got a scholarship.

Thanks!

kedstuff · 01-02-2007, 08:26 AM

You do need to participate in all 7 weeks. The MT Extension is more competitive to get into but all participants in that program must be in the first 5 weeks. It makes sense when you see that the faculty work with the students throughout and take advantage of the work over the 5 weeks to make the most of the shorter time for musical theatre. It's an intense program and its "alumni" form an impressive network through college and beyond.

ninjaturtle_love · 01-25-2008, 08:23 PM

Does anyone have suggestions for fund raisers to pay for the summer program?

I want to audition, but I'm worried about the money part.

soozievt · 01-25-2008, 08:29 PM

My opinion would be to get a job and/or create paying jobs for yourself. I would not be inclined to contribute to a fundraiser to fund someone to go to a private summer program. There are ways for you to earn the money through work. You can also create services for pay. You can work part time for this semester, and line up work for the summer weeks when you would not be at Cherubs.

That said, you should look into any local scholarships from arts organizations. Some give money to students for such endeavors. I know my child won a local scholarship that she put toward a summer program one time (didn't pay nearly all of it but was a nice chunk).

You also may find less expensive programs that are of shorter duration.

edmondsg · 01-25-2008, 10:55 PM

Ninja, when my son was applying for the program two years ago, I think there were a few scholarships available if there was proven need. You might check into it.