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<p>A downside to Tisch, absolutely. I totally agree with your point.</p>
<p>But it can be worked around. Some might be surprised to know that most of the studios are at least somewhat open to you calling them up, explaining that you’re a potential student, and asking if you can stop in for a tour. It absolutely does not hurt to ask. Even if you can’t, or they’re not willing, find out where the studios are located and try to approach current students. You’ll never have an issue getting acting students to yap away about their place of study, and will likely hear the good, the bad, and the very ugly. If you’re already planning to visit the school, make this a priority if you’re someone who needs to see the studios before you commit. </p>
<p>Also a safeguard to making sure you are only placed into a studio you want is to tell your auditioner that you only have interest in one or two particular studios. It’ll likely cut your chance of acceptance, but it’ll highly increase the chances of you being placed in your preferred studio if you are.</p>