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#1AMDA
Posted: 11/15/12 at 4:58pm
(I posted this on the student board but it seems there a fewer updated posts there so..)
I've read a good few threads on A.M.D.A (the most frequent, from 2008 ) and was wondering, can anybody comment on it's recent standard? I heard some good, and some not so good things about the college and was hoping someone could offer an opinion?
#2AMDA
Posted: 11/15/12 at 5:38pm
A quick search will tell you that no, it is not a good school. It is commonly referred to as SCAMDA.
The few people I know who actually went there dropped out after the first year because they hated it so much. They will accept anyone just to take your money.
Updated On: 11/15/12 at 05:38 PM
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#5AMDA
Posted: 11/18/12 at 5:04am
Have you considered The American Academy of Dramatic Arts? They've got quite an impressive list of alumni, more recent ones including Paul Rudd, Adrien Brody, Anne Hathaway... It's a two year conservatory program that fully immerses you in the craft (I'm a 2005 grad). Small class sizes and VERY individual attention - the faculty work together to identify your specific strengths and weaknesses, and arm you with the tools that will help you to become a working actor. But you do have to be willing to really give your all - it's an intense program and there's a lot of work and exploration involved. I loved my time there - I learned so much and came away ready to work professionally. I also came away with a strong alumni network that has been instrumental in my career - on nearly every set or stage I've found an alum.
The Academy is an accredited school, and they do have financial aid packages. Best of luck!
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