I want to drop out of college and go to make-up school! (Seriously)

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<p>I'm a Sophomore at a 4-year college, and have completely changed my career goals. I have lots of valid reasons, and this isn't just a decision made on a whim. I have done my research, talked to professionals, etc. and I've decided I want to drop out of college before the end of the semester and study make-up artistry at Make-up Designory (aka MUD) in New York City. (For those who are interested, most info on the school can be found at <a href="http://www.mud.edu/School-Site-2010/mud_nyschoolcatalog_2011.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.mud.edu/School-Site-2010/mud_nyschoolcatalog_2011.pdf&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p>

<p>Problem is, I haven't told my parents that I want to go to New York, only that I want to go to a beauty school. I'm sure they'll think I'm crazy for suggesting it, but there are no other schools in my area that specialize in make-up artistry and special effects make-up. Only cosmetology schools that focus on hairstyling.</p>

<p>I've looked at schools across the country, and MUD is the one place I feel I can get the experience I want and need to get my foot in the door. They have a really impressive 18 week program that costs $16,944.00 in total. I would learn about techniques and skills applying make-up for different conditions for advertisements, award/fashion shows, television, etc. I would learn about hairstyling for photo shoots and the like. I would learn how to apply special effects make-up for movies and television shows. It's pretty legit, for lack of a better term.</p>

<p>Yes, it's got a big price tag, but it's A) way less than the out of state tuition I'm paying at my current college B) Includes all the make-up, tools, and textbooks I'll need throughout my course of study C) financial aid is available and D) is the only school that can teach me what I need to know. Why would I waste my money earning a degree for a job I no longer want to have? This is what I'm passionate and excited about.</p>

<p>Anyways, I need help convincing my parents to let me do this. I'd like to drop out of my college before the end of the semester so I can get everything in order and move to New York asap. Programs for this that I am interested in are from Mar. 30 - Jun. 23, apr. 21 – Jul. 18, and as a last resort Jun. 3 – aug. 28. And knowing my parents, they won't agree to this until I have a game plan of where to live, how to move, etc. I guess I'm looking for any advice from anyone about how to go about this before I drop the bomb on them. Because I've already decided not to continue with my 4 year college. All I have to do is turn in the forms. </p>

<p>Thanks for those of you who read through all that and can help!</p>

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<p>Some people say I should go to cosmetology school. The thing is, to become a make-up artist, you don’t need a cosmetology license, just a certificate. It’s mostly freelance work, or else you might need to have additional tests to qualify for certain theater/union jobs… You only need a cosmetology license to work in a salon and the like…</p>

<p>But I don’t want to go to cosmetology school because they spend a really small amount…like only 25 hours total, on make-up chemistry. Whereas this place does teach about the chemistry, in depth color selection, etc, and you get way more hours, as in hundreds, and from esteemed professionals who have lots of experience.</p>

<p>I have no interest in doing hair, and would find it boring/wasteful to spend my whole time learning how to dye, cut, and permanent wave hair when I’m interested in stage/special effects make-up…</p>

<p>And I can’t find any other schools that offer that…</p>