MCA Student Testimonials
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Meet Alyssa!
Despite the stressful nature of the college audition process, MCA helped me feel prepared and excited to audition for competitive programs across the country. Chelsea and Jonathan are reliable and supportive coaches that know exactly how to pick material suitable for each of their students. Throughout the process of preparing for college auditions with MCA, I learned valuable skills that will continue to help me as I move on to college and beyond. Selecting monologues and songs that highlight my strengths, learning how to present myself in the audition room, and understanding how to properly approach a piece of new material are just a few important things I learned from working with Chelsea and Jonathan. I received musical theatre acceptances from Emerson College and James Madison University, two of my favorite programs! I have decided to attend Emerson College as a BFA Musical Theatre student and could not be more excited! I owe so much of my college audition success to MCA, and recommend Chelsea and Jonathan to any student committed to pursuing theatre at a collegiate level! |
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Meet Lexi!
Before I met with Chelsea and Kevin from MCA, I had this horrible vision of what a college audition would be like. It was clear that I needed help not only choosing and mastering material, but also wrapping my head around the idea of that imminent "college audition." My mom came across My College Audition online, set up an appointment, and the rest is history! Chelsea and Kevin were so kind to me from the moment I met them right up to the present. They guided me through the steps of the audition, offered me new material and helped me select pieces that best suited me (both as a human being and as a performer), and they helped me to become confident with each piece. I learned not only about the audition material, but about the interview questions often asked at college auditions, and I learned about myself. I was even able to practice a full audition in front of guest alumni from the schools I applied to. I don't know what I would have done without this unique program and the talented, supportive instructors. Truly. So far, I have auditioned for Emerson College and The Hartt School and I have received acceptance letters and scholarships from both schools. Chelsea and Kevin did not hesitate to email me with much love and support when they heard the news! I am looking forward to my upcoming auditions because I know I am well-prepared thanks to MCA. I recommend My College Audition to any prospective theatre student who likes the sound of being comfortable, confident, prepared, and just having fun at their college audition! |
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Meet Nick!
Experienced actors, trained teachers and creative ideas are exactly what you gain from working with the staff at My College Audition. From choosing the right monologue, to understanding the proper techniques to use are only a few of the things I have learned. The college audition was an intense and stressful time. I was honored to work with Chelsea and Grant, who I now consider great friends. Each helped help me put together my monologues involved in my college audition. At the last minute, I found the need for a new monologue for one of the top schools I was auditioning for. After consulting with Chelsea, she put together a schedule that prepared me for my impending audition. It was that monologue which landed me in one of my top choice schools: Pace University! I highly recommend My College Audition to any senior or junior preparing an audition for college. |
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Meet Erin!
Doing the My College Audition BOOTCAMP and working with Chelsea, Grant, and McCaela was beyond helpful. Unlike most people, I got into theatre a little late into the game my sophomore year, although I quickly found acting to be a passion I couldn’t see myself without. When I started the college search process I was on the fence on whether or not I wanted to audition for any theatre programs. After my bootcamp day, I couldn’t imagine NOT auditioning. Chelsea talked out different programs that would best suit me and what I was looking for. She used her personal experiences to relate to the decision I would have to make. Throughout the day I worked with Chelsea, Grant, and McCaela on my monologues. They each had different approaches of helping me perform it well and with conviction. Before my first audition I met with Chelsea and she made me feel 100% comfortable performing my monologue. She prepared me for any questions they ask so all I would have to do was be myself. After being admitted to Emerson College’s BA Theatre Program I knew could thank My College Audition for giving me the skills and confidence I needed as an actress. I know if I ever have any questions or need advice for anything acting related I could go to anyone in MCA! I could not be more grateful for their experience, help, and support. |
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Meet Tara!Initially, I found the entire college audition process to be impossibly overwhelming. I had no idea where to even begin looking for monologues, and I was terrified of choosing songs out of my character/vocal range, or pieces that are overdone. I feel so lucky that I found out about MCA, for without their professional guidance and training, I would have gone into my audition with a complete lack of confidence. Not only did the coaches point me to pieces seemingly tailor-made for me, but they directed me in all aspects of the performance execution. When the time came for my audition, I knew I was ready to give the most professional audition I possibly could. I use the singular form of "audition", because thanks to MCA, I was accepted to NYU Tisch Drama through early admittance- an absolute dream come true! I cannot thank MCA enough for helping me get into my top-choice school, and I would recommend this program to anyone looking for that unique competitive edge at his/her college auditions!
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MCA Parent Testimonials
"I am the parent of three children and I can honestly say that in the past 18 years there have only been a few things that have left me feeling truly outside of my comfort zone. One of those things was the musical theater college audition process. Although I successfully navigated my way through both a bachelors and a masters degree, I had no idea what we were in for when my daughter announced that she wanted to pursue a degree in musical theater. Research into potential schools revealed how incredibly competitive these programs are, and we were truly unsure of how to proceed with preparing for this experience. Enter Chelsea Cipolla and My College Audition. Chelsea is living proof that great things really can be found on the Internet! After an initial meeting with my daughter, she immediately honed in on monologues that truly suited her personality. She coached my daughter with humor and enthusiasm and was always available for support and encouragement. When we all decided that a new song was necessary, Jonathan stepped in with the perfect choice. Together, they gave my daughter confidence in her material and a belief that she could rise above the competition. She is incredibly excited to be attending Emerson College as a BFA musical theater student in September 2013. Thank you to Chelsea and Jonathan for a job well done!"
- Tracy McGraw, MCA Parent
(Alyssa McGraw - Emerson College BFA Musical Theatre)
"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)
"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
- Tracy McGraw, MCA Parent
(Alyssa McGraw - Emerson College BFA Musical Theatre)
"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)
"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
