<p>My son has been very lucky in his auditions and needs to make a decision among UM, CCM and CMU. Theatermom had very greaciously offered to talk to me and my wife about UM from a parent’s perspective. The conversation was very helpful. I was wondering if there were any parents with kids in MT at CCM who would be similarly willing to talk about their impressions of the school and the program. If you are one such, and would send me a PM, perhaps we could set up a time to talk on the phone.
Thanks very much.</p>
<p>Sonsdad</p>
<p>Would you like me to get you in touch with a student of the school? I don't have personal relationships with any parents but I do know some students.</p>
<p>sonsdad, has your S visited all three programs? If not, is it possible for him to do so and perhaps watch a few classes, talk to students, etc.? It would seem to me, at this point, that his decision would come down to a gut level thing. All three programs have sterling reputations and he can't lose no matter what he picks, from that perspective. So emotions/feelings/levels of comfort would seem to be the deciding factor, unless there are various financial considerations that could tip the balance.</p>
<p>I know this is a CCM site, but if you need a parent's perspective on CMU, just let me know.</p>
<p>Matt: Thanks for your offer. We're getting my son lined up with some students for him to talk to.</p>
<p>NMR: Yes, we've been to all 3 schools and he's seen classes. You're right, it comes down to a gut level decision about the approach with which he feels most comfortable, and he's mulling that over.</p>
<p>CMUJohanna's mom: I will send you a PM about talking. I have been able to talk to a couple of CCM and UM parents, and that has been very helpful. Thanks for the offer.</p>
<p>Thanks to all of you.</p>