High School versus Performing Arts High School

ProudDadFL
Sat, 06 Sep 2008 22:07:28 +0000

Interesting enough, at my son’s PA, the theatre students were reminded that they would be small fish in a big ocean at college auditions. There are so many talented kids in PA and non-PA across the country and the competition is fierce.

The school presents a “college night” where parents can hear first hand from students that have gone through the audition process and are now attending colleges. Several students reiterated that colleges are keen to kids with attitudes and arrogance regardless whether they are graduating a PA or non-PA. They want kids that are “right sized”. Perhaps in general, PA kids and PA parents feel there’s an advantage over non-PA kids for auditions which may appear elitist. Again, I’m only speaking in general terms.

I have to say that my son’s PA does an especially good job preparing the kids to make sure their attitudes and egos are in check before the audition process. Additionally, they stressed there are many different programs to apply to, not just “top tier schools”.