<p>Thats "The American Musical and Dramatic Academy" for those who don't know. They called me a few days ago and I'm going there for BFA acting fall of 2010 (October). If you have any questions, feel free to ask!</p>
<p>congratulations! Will you be on the NYC campus for 2 years and then the LA campus to complete the BFA or spend all four on the LA campus? The BFA at AMDA is a relatively new option, I am sure that once you are matriculated there in the fall peple will want to “pick your brain” about your experiences.</p>
<p>No I’m going to the LA campus for fours to get my BFA in acting. Are you gonna audition for it?</p>
<p>BTW, thanks!</p>
<p>No, I am looooooooong out of college ;). I actually teach in a MT program, but get asked a lot by family friends, prospective students, etc… about MT ahd Theatre programs. The D of a family friend is interested in AMDA for MT, her dad was concerned she would not be able to get a 4-year college degree. I was happy to be able to report that AMDA now also offers a BFA option.</p>
<p>Yeah and thats great! I wanna go so bad i just dont know if I can pay for it! UHG Its so frustrating to wanna go there but dont have the finances.</p>
<p>Yuuuuuuuuup. :)</p>
<p>Congrats on getting accepted, hope to attend there too in fall 2010. Mind answering a question about the essays? What format are you supposed to write them in? Like should you just respond with a few paragraphs to each question, or write full essays (introduction, body, conclusion) for each?</p>
<p>Congrats Javon. Very exciting time for you. You seem very enthusiastic! My daughter is in the same boat, having got an acceptance from AMDA LA for BFA Musical theatre, starting fall 2010. Our visits and subsequent audition was very positive, and my daughter is ecstatic to be offered even a small scholarship. Are you looking anywhere else? Is this a very competitive school and is this an important criterion? Also, could anyone weigh in on the merits of USC, Yale, or AMDA LA choices for musical theatre major for 18 yo female with lots of regional theatre and vocal performance experience. Academics and leadership experience are of highest tier.</p>
<p>@Toiletpaper: For the essays i just wrote a full essay double spcaed, and i put the title of it at the top of each paper with my name in the right corner (cuz theirs 3 essays).
@United8: I am looking into New World School of the Arts in Miami (FLORIDA) but i’m betting on AMDA if I can get finances right. Is it competitive? Umm, yes because theirs people from all over the world that audition but if you burning passion is acting, musical theatre, etc then you should be fine.</p>
<p>I Just got accepted myself…The Tuition is high and I was haveing an issue with it 2 but have your parent or guardian fill out a parent plus loan because if your denied they have to give you extra money in stafford loans</p>
<p>United8: One can apply to Yale’s MFA program at the School of Drama following completion of the BFA program at AMDA, which would likely be a better course of action. AMDA is a nationally accredited school rather than a regionally accredited one and so its academics standards for general education are not as high. However its performance training is exceptional, and one does leave the school well educated if they did it right.</p>
<p>I was trying to figure out how many paragraphs should be in each essay question for AMDA???</p>
<p>Javon, how are you enjoying AMDA so far? Are you learning a lot, making some good friendships and connections, and do you still think it is worth the money? My son is thinking of going. Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>I would love to hear from anyone who has any advice, comment, or experience with AMDA. Thanks.</p>
<p>“I would love to hear from anyone who has any advice, comment, or experience with AMDA. Thanks.”</p>
<p>I know you guys are all very excited you got accepted, but I’d highly advise against it. Most people in the industry will tell you that you’d be MUCH better off studying at private schools in LA or NY. Plus, the tuition is absolutely insane. An overpriced community college that scams actors. There’s a reason it’s nick-name is known as Scamda. All the school does is churn out the same actors who know the same knowledge. I’m sure some of their courses are good, but again for the ridiculous tuition they charge, it’s just not worth it.</p>
<p>AADA is just as much of scam by the way. They both USED to be good schools…50 years ago. But now all the notable alumni are either very old or dead. They haven’t produced any real stars for a long time. Worst of all, they fail to teach the BUSINESS side of acting. Because honestly, that’s what acting really is, a business (hence “Show Business”). Always remember, there is no one school that does it all. You want to diversify your training. Conservatories today are a waste of money and joke.</p>
<p>Thanks for the tip, Stridder. I’ve heard mixed things about AMDA-- some say it’s a very good preparation for the wannabe actor; others say run far, far away.</p>
<p>Congrats anyways Javon, I hope you buck the trend. I was planning on auditioning this summer and still might, but this is food for thought.</p>
<p>The BFA at AMDA is not real. I learned the hard way. You need to check into a school’s accreditation first. Your credits at AMDA won’t transfer to other schools if you decide to transfer or do graduate work. Find a school that has regional accreditation for BFA programs like USC, UCLA or AADA if you want to train in a conservatory.</p>
<p>^AADA doesn’t offer a BFA either, at least not to my knowledge.</p>
<p>I have to thank Stridder44 for speaking candidly. I’ll add to the discussion.</p>
<p>I have a family member who works at the school (Los Angeles). I have attended numurous performances and had lots of discussions about the school. I have to say that for the most part, it appears to be a place where young idealistic kids with dreams go and try to find their dreams. And AMDA encourages them to believe they have talent that they lack, and that work will exist for them that won’t. It is horrible to think that students are deceived by AMDA and will end up with credits that don’t transfer anywhere. </p>
<p>Think of it as a fun workshop, but hold no expectations for a future career because it is very unlikely to happen. You would be much better off getting a real 4 year degree at a liberal arts college.</p>
<p>I am going to Audition for AMDA and I read an interesting post! Any tips or advice before I do so?</p>