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I attended AADA/West several years ago and I agree with what others say about the school. It's true majority of the teachers are former actors and dancers that have not worked in 25 years or more. I went for one year and the year started out really good, but went down hill after the first semester. Some of the teachers try and scare students with their bad experiences and personal horror stories from working in theatre and especially television. It seemed that this school always has fresh pickings of high school students who audition and get in... students who actually don't want to be there and who spend all their free time partying all night in L.A. clubs and nightspots when they should be rehearsing scenes with fellow students for class. I saw firsthand, many students worked hard, including myself, and worked and produced material homework of research for roles that was challenging. But, the kicker was, there were so many students who did not care, partied all night, and did drugs as often as they could and they were the ones that got asked back for second year. So the moral of the story concerning AADA/w is that it's not about the homework or what you learned first year, it's how much drugs a person can do and how to make themselves look good and make shit shine during exam plays. And honestly, I'm glad I did not get asked back, because 2nd year classes would have been hell with all the drug users who never did any homework, nor put any effort toward first year classes. Also, from all the students I knew, I have not seen one person on television or in feature film.
Surrounding City: B, Scholastic Success: F
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Jan 28 2013 1st Year Male -- Class 2006  
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I spent plenty of time in a Liberal Arts University, and discovered that I really needed a specific education in Drama to give me the tools necessary to seek a career in acting. Seven years since enrolling and five years after graduation, I am so glad that I chose AADA for my training. The time that the faculty spent with me made me the actor that I am today. I found the instructors to be passionate, caring individuals who really took the time to get to know all of my classmates and figure out how they could best be of service in our education. Classes were small, so I never had the feeling of being left out or looked over. Instructors were always available to discuss progress and were genuinely concerned with the students growth as actors.

Within the student body, I really got to know everyone (which was a breath of fresh air considering I had come from a university that had 70,000 people on campus at any one time of the day). I built friendships that have lasted, and many have turned into industry contacts and partnerships. Most importantly, I feel that AADA gave me the tools to be the best actor I can be, I went out into the industry knowing that once I started auditioning, I would feel confident in my work and be able to book the job. Definitely happy with my choice to attend AADA.
Education Quality: A+, Campus Aesthetics: B
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Sep 17 2010 3rd Year Female -- Class 2005  
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I enjoyed every moment at AADA (granted, I attended AADA in NYC, NOT AADA West, which I've heard is a different experience). I had previously graduated with a theatre degree from a four year university and grew and learned so much from the program at AADA. People who leave early or who shrug it off don't realize that being an actor is more than just learning lines; it requires all of you. To anyone looking to attend AADA right out of highschool I would go for the two years (assuming you are accepted back), and then go on to a four year university. Credits transfer. At least from the NYC location.I wouldn't trade my experiences at AADA (and in NYC) for anything in the world. They've made me such a better actor. Meisner. <3
Individual Value: A+, Extracurricular Activities: F
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