<p>Any information on this school? Daughter accepted to BFA acting at U of A and was thrilled. She talked to a representative from AADA and he got her excited about their program. Anyone know anything about this school?</p>
<p>Discussion about both of these schools has come up on the Musical Theatre Forum. Just do a search.</p>
<p>Thank you...I have read about U of A but I only remember seeing info on AMDA not AADA. I will go back and check.</p>
<p>Lauren, the two schools are often discussed together (due to mix ups with the name). You might find AADA on a AMDA thread.</p>
<p>I actually was going to audition for AADA, but decided against it when I went to visit the school. One thing that turned me off was there extensive cut system. They take 75 the first year automatically cute to 50 the next year and then 20 are invited to perform the 3rd year. Also there is no boarding at the school which means you have to find a place to live in NYC (very expensive!) plus pay for tuition, plus if you don't make the cuts you may never get an opportunity to perform. Like I said, I decided not to audition so things may have changed since then but I would look a little further into it. Definatley visit your top choices! It makes a huge difference.</p>
<p>Thanks for your help. We have been to U of A and loved it. We were just in California to visit her sister at Chapman Univeristy but didn't have a chance to check out AADA. We may have to take another trip to see it. I hate the idea that there is no housing. My daughter is young. She won't turn 17 until August 20th.</p>
<p>Woops....she is 17 now. I mean she won't be 18 until August 20th.</p>
<p>I have a friend who's S just graduated from AMDA in LA. They don't have housing either, though they use a huge apartment complex in the area to quadruple bunk kids. It was tough going for some of them. Money management skills were poor and many times these kids didn't eat (or didn't eat decently). I was consistently sending care packages. They survive of course, but I personally like the idea of dorms and cafeterias so kids don't have another stressor to deal with.</p>