MCA Parent Testimonials
"I am so thankful that we found Chelsea, Justin and My College Audition! They did such a fantastic job guiding my daughter in her musical theatre audition prep! They are true experts on what the college auditors are looking for during auditions. They know the best material to pick from when selecting your monologues and songs, and, even more importantly, what material to stay away from. They have the perfect coaching style - they are encouraging, firm, supportive, detail-oriented and exacting all at the same time. They are their students' biggest fans and have a unique gift for helping them bring out their strengths. They helped my daughter not only develop excellent songs and monologues for her audition, but also helped her feel mentally and physically prepared for all aspects of the demanding 4 hour audition process. As a result, my daughter felt confident, calm and more than ready for this high-pressure audition. And, as they say, "the proof is in the pudding" -- my daughter found out in December that she has been accepted into one of the top theatre schools in the country, NYU Tisch School of Drama, which was her first-choice school! She couldn't have done it without Justin and Chelsea, and we will forever be deeply grateful to them!"
-Victoria Forseth, MCA Parent
(Tara Forseth - NYU/Tisch, Class of 2016)
"This is an extremely valuable program that all high school students planning on majoring in performing arts should get involved in. It helps students understand the difficult process of college auditions. My daughter and I could not have survived without it! It was useful in every sense. Meeting Chelsea Cipolla was truly a life changing experience for me. My daughter had amazing weekly sessions of monologue coaching, but most importantly, self discovery. Chelsea is not only my daughter's coach, she is a mentor and friend for life."
-Rosemarie Cascio, MCA Parent
(Gabby Cascio - Pace University, Class of 2016)
"I found My College Audition by chance online while looking for some help to navigate the crazy world that is college auditions. What a find. Chelsea and her colleagues are talented, nice, caring people who know what colleges are looking for at auditions. The support and knowledge my daughter received from song and monologue selection and rehearsal to resume and what to wear advice was outstanding. My daughter was accepted to NYU, Emerson and Syracuse as well as other non-audition schools. She chose NYU/Tisch and is pursuing her BFA in Musical Theater (class of 2015). I truly believe My College Audition played a large part in her success. I have and will continue to recommend My College Audition to anyone choosing this path."
-Beth Golden, MCA Parent
(Jessica Golden - NYU/Tisch, Class of 2015)
"I have only one regret about engaging the team at My College Audition -- not starting earlier! After all, we have sports coaches, dance lessons, and private music teachers...why not acting too? My daughter worked with Joe and Chelsea on selecting monologues (which is a lot harder than you'd think) and honing her performance. It was a wonderful, empowering experience. They are a talented, warm, caring group who give practical advice and loads of encouragement. I highly recommend it to any student considering audition schools."
-Angel Micarelli, MCA Parent
(Noelle Micarelli - Pace University, Class of 2016)
"I would like to express my deep appreciation to Chelsea Cipolla and My College Audition. Being a former professional actor, I was very impressed how my daughter, within a few months grew as a young actress. Chelsea's style of coaching helped her to become confident, relaxed, and prepared for her college auditions, and I firmly believe that this gave her an advantage over the others. Chelsea helped my daughter carefully select audition pieces that were best suited for her and she prepared her for interview questions that were asked by the panel of college judges. She also gave input on headshots, resumes, and even proper attire to wear for her audition. I highly recommend My College Audition to any high school student who is serious about going to college to study the performing arts, whether they are majoring in musical theater or acting. My daughter was accepted to her number one choice and was also awarded a scholarship. Thank you, Chelsea and My College Audition!"
-Joe Grosso, MCA Parent
(Danielle Grosso - Rider University for Musical Theater, Class of 2014)
-Victoria Forseth, MCA Parent
(Tara Forseth - NYU/Tisch, Class of 2016)
"This is an extremely valuable program that all high school students planning on majoring in performing arts should get involved in. It helps students understand the difficult process of college auditions. My daughter and I could not have survived without it! It was useful in every sense. Meeting Chelsea Cipolla was truly a life changing experience for me. My daughter had amazing weekly sessions of monologue coaching, but most importantly, self discovery. Chelsea is not only my daughter's coach, she is a mentor and friend for life."
-Rosemarie Cascio, MCA Parent
(Gabby Cascio - Pace University, Class of 2016)
"I found My College Audition by chance online while looking for some help to navigate the crazy world that is college auditions. What a find. Chelsea and her colleagues are talented, nice, caring people who know what colleges are looking for at auditions. The support and knowledge my daughter received from song and monologue selection and rehearsal to resume and what to wear advice was outstanding. My daughter was accepted to NYU, Emerson and Syracuse as well as other non-audition schools. She chose NYU/Tisch and is pursuing her BFA in Musical Theater (class of 2015). I truly believe My College Audition played a large part in her success. I have and will continue to recommend My College Audition to anyone choosing this path."
-Beth Golden, MCA Parent
(Jessica Golden - NYU/Tisch, Class of 2015)
"I have only one regret about engaging the team at My College Audition -- not starting earlier! After all, we have sports coaches, dance lessons, and private music teachers...why not acting too? My daughter worked with Joe and Chelsea on selecting monologues (which is a lot harder than you'd think) and honing her performance. It was a wonderful, empowering experience. They are a talented, warm, caring group who give practical advice and loads of encouragement. I highly recommend it to any student considering audition schools."
-Angel Micarelli, MCA Parent
(Noelle Micarelli - Pace University, Class of 2016)
"I would like to express my deep appreciation to Chelsea Cipolla and My College Audition. Being a former professional actor, I was very impressed how my daughter, within a few months grew as a young actress. Chelsea's style of coaching helped her to become confident, relaxed, and prepared for her college auditions, and I firmly believe that this gave her an advantage over the others. Chelsea helped my daughter carefully select audition pieces that were best suited for her and she prepared her for interview questions that were asked by the panel of college judges. She also gave input on headshots, resumes, and even proper attire to wear for her audition. I highly recommend My College Audition to any high school student who is serious about going to college to study the performing arts, whether they are majoring in musical theater or acting. My daughter was accepted to her number one choice and was also awarded a scholarship. Thank you, Chelsea and My College Audition!"
-Joe Grosso, MCA Parent
(Danielle Grosso - Rider University for Musical Theater, Class of 2014)
"I just got a call from Jessica. She drove down to NYC tonight for accepted students day at NYU tomorrow. She also got her studio assignment today and has been placed in The New Studio on Broadway: Music Theater! She couldn't be more excited and we couldn't be more proud. She's already envisioning classes being taught by Sutton Foster....Thank you again for all of you help and support."
- Stephen Golden, MCA Parent
(Jessica Golden - NYU/Tisch, Class of 2015)
"My daughter worked with Chelsea (monologue prep) and Kevin (voice prep) in preparation for her college auditions. Lexi was extremely happy with the coaching and advice provided to her from both. Chelsea and Kevin were a joy for Lexi to work with and their coaching gave Lexi the confidence she needed going in to her college auditions. It has paid off....so far, Lexi has been accepted to the two schools (Emerson and Hartt) that she applied to early action. The rest are coming up on January and March. I would highly recommend MCA for students preparing for their college auditions!!! The added confidence and insight gained, is very valuable! Good Luck to all....."
-Tori Rabadi, MCA Parent
- Stephen Golden, MCA Parent
(Jessica Golden - NYU/Tisch, Class of 2015)
"My daughter worked with Chelsea (monologue prep) and Kevin (voice prep) in preparation for her college auditions. Lexi was extremely happy with the coaching and advice provided to her from both. Chelsea and Kevin were a joy for Lexi to work with and their coaching gave Lexi the confidence she needed going in to her college auditions. It has paid off....so far, Lexi has been accepted to the two schools (Emerson and Hartt) that she applied to early action. The rest are coming up on January and March. I would highly recommend MCA for students preparing for their college auditions!!! The added confidence and insight gained, is very valuable! Good Luck to all....."
-Tori Rabadi, MCA Parent
