Question about these schools:

hartford conservatory came to my school and I went to the meeting thinking it was the hartt school(which is a greattttt greattt school which is also in hartford) and I'll be perfectly honest with you the school sounds like complete crap.

The entire school is 60 people. And last year ONLY 16 people auditioned for the musical theatre program, they excepted 12, and only 4 came. They also don't have dorms...and the whole campus is about 2 buildings. I just can't see how they basically excepted anyone...I can't see how that could be a good school.

I'm sorry this post sounds so negative. That's just how I percieved their program... and it could be because I meant to see another school and not theirs so I was disappointed haha. But really I honestly can't how I school could be worth it if they except basically everyone who auditions. Theres no way that 12 out of those 16 were amazingly talented. I think there would be a veryyy small chance of that.


As for the other schools you mentioned...the only things I've heard about AMDA were negative. But I can't tell you from my own experiences so I can't really voice my opinion about it. And I know everyone is always like "If you like at broadway playbills theres always someone who graduated from AMDA." But heres the thing about that...yes, that's true but EVERYONE gets in there...I mean I know sooo many people (people who werent even taht good) that got in. That's the thing, if they except so many people theres bound to be a few that are good and will make it.

But here's what I think...I think you personally need to look into the schools. Because no matter what I, or anyone says what's most important is where you think you will be happiest. Because in the long run it doesn't matter what school go to it matters what you get out of.

Well, good luck with everything...I hope I helped at least a little bit. Sorry I was just trying to be as honest as I could. I wasn't going to sugar coat anything because know it's important for you to know the good and bad things about the schools you are applying. Well, again good luck!

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every one does NOT get into AMDA. The acceptance is 40% or so.

first off don't listen to rumors or people who do not go there, they will only tell you negative things, while most people that go there will tell you positve things.

It's not a bad school, just very very difficult as far as work load is concerned. Very heavy, people go in the school hearing rumors, and BAM there hit with a mother load and they drop out. more than 10% can't hack it. They get angry and give the school a bad rep.

It's also a very strict school. And You have to put something in in order to get anything out of the program.

But all in all not a bad school.

Not everyone who gets in is GREAT, but there are those who are.

you have to pick a school who's program is right for you.

If you can deal with alot of work and responsibilty, really srict rules and heavy hours then consider AMDA, but if you'd rather have a less evasive program than AMDA is not for you.

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double post...stupid computer!

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Updated On: 9/24/05 at 10:52 PM

40% acceptance for AMDA?

Oh god. That's the best joke I've heard all day.

You got two legs? breathing? a bank account? You're IN!

yes it is a bigger acceptance rate...but it's still not everyone!

And I suggest if you truly don't go to AMDA, or don't know anyone who attends now, then you shouldn't say things you know nothing about.

they do NOT accept anyone with a bank account. I know many people who didn't make it. I suggest you know your facts before you open your mouth.

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Someone asked me to post this link in case any of the rest of you are interested. This is the opinion of a very well-respected acting coach, director, professor about AMDA. Scroll down to CoachC's post.

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=79199