Broadcasting School Reviews | American

It may appear that I'm nitpicking or harping on Radio Broadcasting Schools in this review of American broadcasting schools, but think about it:

If YOU we're getting ready to take the Broadcasting Career plunge and were strongly considering forking over $10,000.00 to $12,000.00 (Ouch! It hurts to even say that)...wouldn't you want to gather all the facts before making a decision to take on a loan that size?

Or, would you prefer just relying on a sales pitch from the Radio Broadcasting School admissions director?

Again, nothing personal as I really don't personally know anyone who owns, operates or works at a Broadcasting School.

Having said that, let's move onward.

A few other major areas to consider that aren't often talked about by the school or thought about by inquiring students:

Broadcasting Schools Are Often Times Forced To Use Outdated Equipment

The equipment at most of these schools is widely criticized within the industry as outdated. Radio constantly evolves, with more sophisticated technology.

For example, many current stations, big and small - from New York City to Kalamazoo –now use a digital recording and playback format. The cost to keep up with these kinds of technological advances for many broadcasting schools is, admittedly, prohibitive, which often sadly leaves broadcasting schools to use equipment that is woefully outdated.

The Broadcasting School may tell students (if asked) they use digital equipment, but what Broadcasting Student is going to know if it's the same system Clear Channel, Infinity, Entercom or others currently use?

If you're anything like me...the minute someone starts throwin’ a few techno-talk words out there...you're lost, and convinced they must know what they're talking about.

Broadcasting School Class Schedules Are Set In Stone

Since there are many other students in the same classes with you, a rigid schedule must be set for class times. Therefore, your personal schedule must fit those class times – there is no flexibility.

You will get some time behind the microphone, but other students clamoring for similar chances will surround you.

Therefore, a common complaint voiced about broadcasting schools is the difficulty students have making the transition to a real radio station.

Here is the strength of Broadcasting Schools: You will learn broadcasting oriented skills, which is essential to your foundation. This IS a new form of communication that takes time and attention to pick up.

The primary weakness with Broadcasting Schools (that is no small matter) is their inability to seamlessly transition you into real radio.

Think of the old saying:

It's not WHAT you know, but WHO you know.

Personally, I revise that for broadcasting, since what you know matters. You better have the skills required to become a broadcaster, or it wont matter one bit who you know.

So, it's fair to say that in order for you to break into broadcasting:

It's BOTH what you know and who you know that is essential for you to be on-air.

So I will tip my hat to Broadcasting Schools for providing you with half of what you need to break into the industry. For $10,000.00, though...you shouldn't expect half of anything. In my book, 10 Grand entitles you to ALL of whatever it is you're paying for.

In my next writing, you'll see, is the other side of the equation when we take a look at Radio Internships and discover their strengths and weaknesses.

Until then

Many Blessings

Michael Madden
mm@BroadcastingSchool.com
http://www.BroadcastingSchool.com/