<p>My son was accepted in to the BFA acting program and was excited and set to attend this fall. He was then sent (the first part of July) an onconditional offer to the acting program at Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (RSAMD) and after some considerable review he withdrew from Roosevelt and will be moving to Scotland the end of this summer. The reason for my post:</p>
<p>He notified the University and sent a formal withdrawal from the program. My son received personal notes of encouragement and congratulations from the head of the Theatre Department, the Assistant Dean of Enrollment and the Head of Housing. They were sincere and personable. </p>
<p>If you are planning on attending or applying to CCPA know that these are a fine group of individuals. Thought I would pass this along.</p>
<p>te only thing i really wonder about the university is how selective are they? i hears 20/1000 make it which seems a tad extreme but who knows...i was always wondering about the adminstration a lot of colleges i have seen the professors seem not to care about the auditioners and are somewhat cold which otally sucks to audition for</p>
<p>They were very friendly at the auditions and felt as if they cared about your pieces. I would put them on your's or anyones list of possible schools. Chicago is a great city with a lot of theater opportunities while in school</p>
<p>“Roosevelt University is one of the top Universities in Illinois and they are just as expensive as UoP.”</p>
<p>Actually no, at the 2005 May graduation the President of Roosvelt University stated that he was happy that Roosevelt University was moving from a Tier IV institution to a Tier III. Tier IV is as low as you can go. Locally in Chicago, Roosevelt University is regarded much the same as UoP is the education process is all about the money. Roosevelt University is a Chicago example of how the “poor pay more”. Most of the students are the first members of their family to attend college so they have no idea that they are throwing thier money down the drain. It’s a shame.</p>
<p>I would have to assume, since this is your first post, that there is a personal reason you would write something so judgemental. </p>
<p>I would advise anyone looking at ANY college to research, visit, compare and come to your OWN conslusions. </p>
<p>My OWN observations about CCPA/Roosevelt–</p>
<p>Our D is attending CCPA and could not be happier. She took honors and AP classes at a very difficult H.S. and spent many years involved with a local equity theater. She finds the professors at CCPA excellent and the coursework demanding. As far as the tuition at the university, it was in the ballpark with every other school she applied to. The financial aid package she received was better than her offers at some schools and worse than at others. Everyone we know in the Chicago area speaks of Roosevelt with the highest regard. (Not just CCPA) </p>
<p>“It’s a shame” that you would make a blanket statement about people who choose Roosevelt. I will readily admit that my D has had less exposure to people outside her program, but she is friends with students in other majors and they come from not just Chicago but neighboring states and all economic backgrounds. The students at the conservatory come from all over the world. </p>
<p>My D is of the third generation to attend college and comes from a long line of educators. Some, (such as her father), are even college professors, (including ivy league institutions.) Do we feel like “It’s a shame”? Not in the least.</p>
<p>Roosevelt MT is considered a very fine and very competitive program and as hard to get into as any of them. As we are from the midwest, my D has been on stage with Roosevelt graduates and I can tell you they were top notch. I am not sure why the one poster is so negative.</p>
<p>Hey Everyone!
Just to let you know, Im a Junior at CCPA, and I would love to answer any questions you have about the program. I would’t want anyone who is interested to possibly miss out on the amazing experience I and my classmates have had here!
Happy to help if needed :)</p>
<p>Secondly, can you explain what the dance portion of the audition is like??</p>
<p>I’m auditioning on February 13th! I can definately say that dance is not my prime area of focus…therefore this part of the audition is a tad intimidating! I have basic movement skills, but I can’t do doubles or triples, fuetes, etc. Is this going to be a problem??</p>
<p>My audition is on feb 13 for acting and i am doing “to be or not to be” and something from the piano lesson. are those good choices. and also, what to they look at to determine acceptance. i know i got a 19 on the ACT but i am retaking it over. And lastly, how hard is it to get in and what happen during the audition itself and what should i wear</p>
<p>Wow congratulations. Acceptance into these schools in Scotland (from what I have heard) isn’t nearly as selective (but are just as ‘high profile’). There is no ‘old boys network’ in Scotland really and they take people in from all over from any background (which is different to the ones in London), it just depends on how skilled you are as a musician and on your audition… I wish your son good luck.</p>