All I can say is leaving Idyllwild Arts Academy was perhaps the largest mistake of my life. I am doing everything in my power to return to this wonderful place. From the students to the campus itself, Idyllwild Arts Academy can only be truly perceived in the context of ART. This is not only a paradise to anyone who visits but a true savior to aspiring artists.

Dont even listen to those other reviews, Idyllwild is a truly amazing place. I am currently attending entering in as a third year Junior and this school has truly changed me. Amazing teachers and amazing people really make this place a learning environment. Yes this school does cost a lot of money, but there are so many kids here on scholarship. This school gives you what you put in. You want to be a professional here is where you start.

Unlike what some of you have said, this school is beyond most collages. The arts program and academic stimulus is unbelievable. The staff and teachers are amazing and everyone must [and DOES] work together to make this school what it is.

For parents thinking of sending your kids to this school: I recommend it. I used to get in trouble a lot and didn't get good grades but when I decided that I wanted to attend Idyllwild Arts Academy, I turned all that around. I now keep a GPA of 3.5-4.0. I am a theatre student who didn't even have much experience but this school has shaped me into everything I have ever hoped to be.

For kids looking at this school: Don't let those other reviews fool you. Look at the website and other honest reviews of the school. Visit the amazing campus, look in the dorms, visit the [not even right to call it a] cafeteria that looks more like a beautiful restaurant. Look into everything and you will see [just as I did] that those other comments are unjustified. The dorms are really beautiful. Everything is. And you will see for yourself if you take the time.

IAA is not focused on money. A large percentage of the student body is on financial aid. What is paid is needed for such a top class education and arts training.

The teachers love it there just as much as the students. There is a lot of responsibility involved, this is not a school for troubled teens. This is a school for dreamers, but serious ones. This is a school for anyone who is willing to work hard toward their future. This is a school devoted to their student, their teachers, to everyone involved. This is a school for students like me.

Idyllwild Arts Academy is a school that caters to students that love to write. Their creative writing students will study poetry, fiction, screenwriting, and playwriting through various workshops and masterclasses. Students can learn about their major in a community of writers and artists who value their thoughts and encourage them to succeed in their field. I would recommend this academy to anyone interested in becoming a creative writer.

This is a world-class preparatory arts school located in beautiful mile-high Idyllwild. Training includes dance, music, visual arts, moving pictures and theatre. Students attend academic classes in the morning, arts classes in the afternoon. Attendance is kept to a limited number so that student to teacher ratio is excellent. Students graduating form IAA attend the most prestigious colleges, universities and conservatories in the world.