<p>I just wanted to say I go to LaGuardia High School, and there actually is a lot of help in regards to college auditions. However, you don’t go to the guidance counselors or even the college office. The teachers of every department are the ones to go to. There are classes in every major dedicated to just audition prep and career tips. Kids are encouraged to choose their studio as their major, it’s just that a lot of the kids don’t intend to go for careers in their talents. Example: A good friend of mine is an excellent student with tons of musicianship (she’s a vocal major) but she wants to be a doctor, not a singer/musician. One of the students in our school is on The Voice right now (Alessandra Guercio, I believe) and she trained with one of the faculty members for the audition. It’s a very professional school in that sense. </p>
<p>In the Music department, Solo Voice, Junior/Senior Orchestra, Opera Workshop, and New Music Ensemble (and many others, but these in particular) are some of the main courses in preparing for a career in music, no matter what genre. We have guest music teachers as well, like Eric Whitacre.</p>
<p>In the Drama and Dance departments, there are literally classes entitled Career Management and Audition Technique in the curriculum. There are constant guest teachers as well, like Jake Gyllenhaal and Alan Rickman.</p>
<p>In the Art department, there are tons and tons of classes in different art styles that require the use of portfolios that are often used in college application processes.</p>
<p>In Technical Theatre, there are classes that prepare each student for stagehand work. They get hands-on experience because they work on EVERY school production, whether it’s for dance, drama, or music. They sew the costumes, handle the lighting, build the props, everything!</p>
<p>Even kids who aren’t auditioning for any college get monologue/song selection tips. The teachers also recommend coaches for students who really want to get ahead. </p>
<p>So… in LaGuardia, there is a plethora of ways to get audition help/college prep. In fact, that’s why I have been so active on CC lately…</p>