<p>Getting to the place in the process where I’m probably over-thinking things. Son has had MTCA coaching since this past September. I have read that some schools view coaching as a positive, but that some schools do not. The names of the schools were not mentioned, so now I wonder if son should list MTCA or not.</p>
<p>Yes, I am an MTCA alum and last year auditors asked about how I liked working with the MTCA coaches I put on my resume, and I don’t think any school views it in a negative light. I think they should be on there.</p>
<p>I know my son has enjoyed working with his coaches, and I had not thought it would be a negative to list them until I remembered reading post which suggested some schools (or the auditors) may not gravitate towards “coached” applicants. Thank you for your opinion and experience!</p>
<p>Several UK schools suggest not using coaching, so to list it on the resume for a UK school or any school that suggests not using a coach might not be wise.</p>
<p>Coaches provide valuable training just like any other teacher, camp or workshop you’ve been a part of. But I think the word “coach” concerns some people. What you may wish to do, rather than say “coaching by MTCA” is to have a training section on your r</p>
<p>vvnstar - That makes great sense, thank you!</p>
<p>connections - Son is hoping to get a walk-in slot for one UK school, so I’ll let him know. Thank you.</p>
<p>vynstar, great point. If you put your coach’s name under “training/education” that might be the way to go. I’d avoid the use of the word ‘coach’ anyway because of what vynstar says. But if your coach is well known as a college coach only, I personally would suggest not listing her/him if the school outright says not to use coaches. This is only for schools that say on their websites not to use coaches; several UK schools do that. </p>
<p>To be clear: This isn’t a criticism of using coaches, just answering the question whether or how to list it on your resume. :-)</p>
<p>It is fine to list who you studied with on a resume. I know of no program that has any affection for seeing who coached you for their audition. I think most programs prefer to believe you have prepared and/or simply auditioned well. Some may have a slightly skewed opinion to the idea of being “coached” for an audition. I would leave that information off the resume.</p>