<p>@Katmt we are so lucky to have you here! SETC falls in line with S’s spring break, he’s going to go for it. Its nice they can use their college state to determine the screening state, that way they can all travel to the screening together. Ohio’s state is WV, looks to be only a 3ish hr drive from Otterbein. Fingers crossed he can grab a ride with another 'Bein. </p>
<p>Do you think they should attend more than one? I’ve been planning all along to help him get to NYC for Strawhats, would it be redundant or do different theatre/agencies attend the auditions for each?</p>
<p>It can never hurt to attend more than one. There will be some of the same companies at each conference, and some that go to one conference byt not another. Also – even being seen by the same company again is not bad. For companies that go to multiple conferences they may hire some people as the go from each conference, and hire others at the end when they are done with their audition season… so, being seen again can be a good thing.</p>
<p>Can somebody settle something for me about these SETC, NETC, Strawhats etc. things… is it true that applying earlier vs. later helps with the odds of securing an actual audition slot? If it doesn’t matter, is there anything that does matter for getting one vs. not? Inquiring minds want to know. I think I know the answer but I’m looking for validation. Thanks!</p>
<p>I think that is true of Strawhats. SETC requires that college students pass a prescreen before you can apply for audition slots. I do not know about NETC.</p>
<p>Historically, Strawhats has assigned slots on a rolling basis. </p>
<p>SETC does require a pre-screen for college students, and all who apply for the pre-screen will be offered a pre-screen slot.</p>
<p>NETC may offer some slots early, but seems to keep other slots opened for later highly qualified applicants. So, it seems not to hurt to apply early.</p>
<p>Outdoor Drama is first come first served.</p>
<p>I am not sure about the others.</p>
<p>It can never hurt to apply early, but it may not help.</p>
<p>Son’s room has been “mommed” and is ready to rent on AirBnB. (Joking but I’ve threatened.). I actually found $127.83 worth of coins (real number) in various locations including behind bureaus and bookshelves but also in piggybanks that have no more room which I sorted and rolled and put in his account (minus an 0.83 processing fee for mom). I’ll get a life next week. This week is for stupid stuff like that which is part of my process. </p>
<p>@halflokum, I’m not so sure I would have put that found money in my son’s account! Sort of like the $ that turns up when sorting the laundry, which I consider my “tip” for doing the heavy domestic lifting…although it’s never amounted to such an impressive sum. And it all ends up in the college fund anyway (sigh). Off to sort through all the files and piles of application paperwork to see if anything merits keeping…</p>
<p>Haha, Halflokum, I’ve been aribnb’ing my daughter’s room for a year!! Best thing we ever did = helping to defray some college expenses. We do have an extra room for my D when she comes home. She was initially mortified, but has been realizing some of the perks and now is on board!</p>
<p>@alibabba808 if there were a way to do it that meant a separate entrance from the rest of our house so I didn’t have to pick it up perfectly every time somebody came, I’d be game. There almost is (involving our basement which has several extra unused bedrooms) and I’ve noodled the idea of making a few minor modifications to make it work. We have stayed at AirBnB apartments in NYC since my daughter started at Tisch and have always been respectful and careful about other people’s homes so I don’t know why we shouldn’t expect the same in reverse. My husband will be the one who will have the heart attack about the idea but probably not about the possible financial upside. </p>
<p>Returned home yesterday from dropping my son off in Glasgow, Scotland, to attend the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. What a whirlwind trip! We had never been to Scotland before so we arrived a week early to get him set-up and to do some sight-seeing before “Freshers Week” started this past Monday. Classes start on Sept 29th. (And school ends June 12.) </p>
<p>On Saturday, we moved him into his dorm room at Liberty House, which is a privately-owned dormitory-style building affiliated with RCS. 90% of residents are “freshers” and attend RCS. He has his own room and bathroom-- about the size of a room on a cruise ship. There is no food plan, so the kids are on their own to feed themselves. (MY biggest heart-ache as a parent.) Nine rooms share a kitchen/dining area/lounge space. Each kids gets 2 cabinets, 1 drawer, and 1 shelf each in fridge and freezer. He needed to supply his pots/pans/utensils. </p>
<p>As an international student, there were definitely more hoops to jump thru-- Acquiring UK visa, setting up phone and banks accounts (NOT like the US!), how to economically transfer money overseas, and other little things… like electrical plugs being different, not being able to bring a lot of dorm items with us, etc.</p>
<p>I’ve left him in an incredible place! Glasgow is the 2nd largest UK city, and is wonderful!! RCS and dorm are in city centre, with every imaginable service/shopping/transportation/store available. City has a lot of car-less shopping streets that are busy with people all the time. It feels very safe. People are so friendly. We didn’t eat a bad meal–restaurants everywhere. I wasn’t sure what to expect before we got there, but after spending over a week walking everywhere, I feel SO much better. I left him happy. </p>
<p>I took a parents tour of the RCS facilities on Saturday. Everything is top-notch! Lots of practice/rehearsal space.Beautiful auditorium and a black box-type space. It was quite a leap of faith to send our son to a school sight-unseen. But, after the tour we realized that he was in a good place. We’ll see how the school year progresses…</p>
<p>Congratulations @SU88BFA! Nothing warms a parents heart more than to know their child is happy. It sounds as if you have found a wonderful spot for your son! Excited for you both as he begins this new adventure :)</p>
<p>So great to hear your positive report. He will grow in so many ways, and be so worldly for this experience. As I tell my son, If you’re happy, we’re happy! </p>
<p>I’m so happy you’re so happy, just as long as you stay happy we’ll be happy. Sorry, occupational hazard – D is in rehearsals for Into the Woods. Seriously though, I studied in England for a year in college and it was the best part of my college experience! </p>