After reading all the reviews I thought i would still attend an orientation. Boy were the reviews wrong. I enjoyed every aspect that the school had to offer. I can see how people can become intimidated with the amount of knowledge the instructors have ABOUT THIS INDUSTRY but you must understand you have to be willing to accept reality. von Loudon doesnt sugar coat the hardships of the industry and im glad she teaches the experiances thT SHE HAS GONE THROUGH TIME AND TIME AGAIN I for one am so happy I chose to go on their merit instead of the childish reviews that are only hurting our aspiring artists by trying to deter them from a great education.