Chris Andersson
Admissions consultant for arts students in New York City
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students, Parents, Creatives and LGBTQ+ |
| Based in | New York, New York, United States |
| Credentials | IECA Professional member |
| Experience | 12 years coaching |
| Practice | Nothing But Drama |
Chris Andersson is an independent educational consultant who helps arts students and their parents with college admissions. Chris is the founder and CEO of Nothing But Drama in New York City. Chris has advised arts students for over 12 years. Chris's clients study theatre, film, dramatic writing, music, dance, visual art, design and architecture. Chris also helps students look at programs in other countries, including Sweden, Hong Kong, Australia and France.
What Chris helps with
Chris helps students who want to study an art form in college. Chris guides them through the artistic review part of applying, which is separate from the standard application.
- Choosing arts programs and schools to apply to
- Tracking dates, deadlines and requirements for artistic reviews
- Preparing monologues, songs, instrumental pieces or choreography
- Building a director's notebook for theater programs
- Building portfolios for film, dramatic writing, visual art, architecture, photography and fashion
- Finding arts programs abroad
Who Chris works with
Chris works with artists and storytellers who want to study theatre, filmmaking or dramatic writing. Chris also works with students in music, dance, visual art, design, architecture, photography and fashion. Parents and families take part in the process. High school students ideally start in the spring of junior year.
How Chris works
Work with Chris follows three parts: Research, planning and development. First, the student learns about programs and schools by reading, visiting and talking through what they find. Next, they sort out the dates, deadlines, requirements and materials for each school's artistic review. Then they develop the art itself, such as monologues, songs, choreography or portfolios. Clients can start with a 30-minute meet-and-greet or a 60-minute strategy session for the whole family.
Background and qualifications
Chris Andersson founded Nothing But Drama LLC in New York City and serves as its CEO. Chris has advised students who want to study the arts for over 12 years. Chris is a Professional member of the Independent Educational Consultants Association (IECA). Chris's work covers theatre, film, dramatic writing, music, dance, visual art, design, architecture, photography and fashion programs, in the United States and abroad.
Chris Andersson pricing
Programs and services
- Artistic Review Support package
- 60-minute Strategy Session for families
- 30-minute meet-and-greet
Chris Andersson reviews
The CoachVouch take
Focuses on admissions for arts students, including artistic review preparation such as monologues, songs and portfolios.
Best for students applying to arts programs in theatre, film, music, dance or design who need help preparing for artistic reviews.
Common questions
How much does Chris Andersson charge?
Coaching with Chris runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Chris from this page for an exact quote.
What does Chris Andersson help with?
Chris Andersson helps with choosing arts programs and schools to apply to, tracking dates, deadlines and requirements for artistic reviews, preparing monologues, songs, instrumental pieces or choreography and building a director's notebook for theater programs.
Is Chris Andersson certified?
Chris Andersson lists: IECA Professional member.
When should high school students start working with Chris Andersson?
The process ideally begins in the spring of junior year.
Does Chris Andersson help with programs outside the United States?
Yes. Nothing But Drama helps students study their art around the world, with cities such as Stockholm, Hong Kong, Sydney and Paris highlighted.
How do I contact Chris Andersson?
Send Chris a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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