<p>600 dollars only? No paying for room, board, or tuition? That just sounds way too good to be true.</p>
<p>I mean, I know if the website says it, it must be true. But compared to what it used to cost, I don’t understand!! </p>
<p>If anyone has an information, that would be great!!</p>
<p>Also, for anyone who has applied before, who did you get reccomendations from? It sounds like they only want academic teachers, not music teachers or directors you have worked with. Am I right in assuming that?</p>
<p>music<em>is</em>life - that is DEFINITELY not the cost for Musical Theatre. My daughter went about 4 years ago and it cost around $5,000 or so (if my mind serves me correctly) for room/board/tuition.</p>
<p>The original poster's link was for a drama program that is part of CMU's Summer Diversity Programs. It states on that site that the Drama Dept. has its own summer program.</p>
<p>However, if one qualifies for the diversity program - what a great opportunity! Check out both programs for the similarities and differences.</p>
<p>From what I can gather from the CMU website, it looks as though CMU is trying to improve their diversity...including race and ethnicity etc...therefore they are offering free tuition/board in the summer programs to a "limited number of students" that can help "build diversity."<br>
It involves a separate application, recs, and essays. However, it appears that it is in fact the same program...just free! Wow!</p>
<p>To be honest, I think this most likely means if one is NOT Caucasian...perhaps African American, Mexican American, Asian, Latin American, Native American, etc...</p>
<p>Alright. That's what I was thinking. I wish they would at least hint to that on the website. It's kind of confusing. Earlier today I sent an email to the head of the precollege program asking for clarification. If I don't hear within the next couple days, I'll give them a call. I'll be sure to let you guys know if I find out!! </p>
<p>I just got of the phone with a woman in the Admissions office for the precollege program. TXKatsmom is definately right. It's for kids who come from diverse backgrounds, and from the way it sounded, it's very competitive. However, she said that you can go ahead and apply for the Program for Diversity if you think you may be qualified, and if you don't get admitted to that program, you will still be considered for the regularly priced program.</p>
<p>The overall cost of the summer Precollege program is close to $6000 just for tuition and room and board and fees. If your kid wants private voice, that's extra. They also need a certain amount of $$ to spend to go do things. It's a very expensive program.</p>
<p>Hi I am a high school senior now applying to all of these mt schools and I can say with confidence that if it weren't for cmu's summer program i would not be as confident and motivated as I am now
yes it is pricey and my family had a difficult time paying for it but I would say it was a 100 percent worth it
it was one of hte best experiences of my entire life and I came home a different person. I am completely prepared for college auditions, with great monologues and songs
I hope this helps you and I hope you strongly consider this program
it is a GREAT experience!</p>
<p>Thanks for the update, music<em>is</em>life. And onmyway83, thanks for the feedback. We are strongly considering this program for our d. It simply sounds fantastic! Except, like notmamarose says, it is just soo darn expensive!!!</p>
<p>notmamarose, your d attended last summer, right? Did she take private voice lessons? If so, what did she think of them? (I am assuming that she loved the overall program).</p>
<p>Yes, my D attended the Precollege program last summer for musical theater. And yes, she took private voice. She LOVED almost everything about the program (wasn't too crazy about the cafeteria food, though she and everyone else loved the unlimited soft ice cream/frozen yogurt there).
Re: private voice. Frankly, I had heard in years past from parents whose kids did not find the private voice experience worthwhile, but my kid was fortunate enough to get a great teacher.:)</p>
<p>She told me that the Programs for Diversity are very competitive. So I'm assuming that a lot more people apply then they have spots for. Since it's free, I'm sure a ton of people are going to apply, and I have a feeling they aren't going to admit TOO many people with no charge. </p>
<p>I think that answered your question.
Let me know if I can offer any more help!</p>