gain a strategic edge to your college audition journey

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STRATegiCALLY GUIDING STUDENTS (AND PARENTS) TO GAIN AN EDGE THROUGH THE HIGHLY COMPETITIVE COLLEGE AUDITION PROCESS WHERE TALENT ALONE DOES NOT GAURANTEE A SPOT


WELCOME TO COLLEGE BOUND! THROUGH TACTICAL INSIDER ADVICE, A WINNING STRATEGY, AND A PASSION FOR MAINTAINING A HEALTHY MINDSET, COLLEGE BOUND WILL HELP YOU AND YOUR TEENAGER IDENTIFY THE RIGHT COLLEGE FIT, NAVIGATED THE COMPLEX AUDITION PROCESS AND MAINTAIN A COMPETITIVE EDGE IN YOUR AUDITION.

Tamlyn curates a team of specialized advisors & coaches whose holistic approach helps students find their best fit programs-BFA, BA or academically rigorous Universities with strong performance opportunities; the highest level training focused on presenting their individuality; and detailed planning throughout the journey. College Bound is committed to supporting the growth of young artists so they not only succeed in a highly competitive landscape but also grow as whole human beings who can thrive in the arts and attain a great education.

Tamlyn Brooke Shusterman spent a decade performing on Broadway, holds a BFA in Musical Theatre from the University of Michigan and MA in Arts Administration from Columbia University (thesis on how to parent a teen with talent) and is a Co-Producer of the Tony Award Winning Musical THE OUTSIDERS and London production of THE HUNGER GAMES ONSTAGE. As the founder of College Bound Audition Prep, Tamlyn has turned her industry expertise into a thriving career guiding students into top programs such as YALE, UCLA, University of Michigan, NYU, Carnegie Mellon, Penn State, Boston Conservatory Elon, USC, Northwestern, Syracuse, Oberlin, Berklee and many more.

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University of Michigan

NYU Tisch

YALE

UCLA

Carnegie Mellon University

Boston Conservatory

USC

Elon University

Syracuse University

Baldwin Wallace

PACE University

Manhattan School of Music

CCM

Chapman University

Oklahoma City University

Penn State University

NYU Steinhardt

Emerson College

Oklahoma University

Rider University

Northwestern University

Shenandoah University

University of Michigan NYU Tisch YALE UCLA Carnegie Mellon University Boston Conservatory USC Elon University Syracuse University Baldwin Wallace PACE University Manhattan School of Music CCM Chapman University Oklahoma City University Penn State University NYU Steinhardt Emerson College Oklahoma University Rider University Northwestern University Shenandoah University

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“I am honored to walk alongside families during one of the most challenging - and most exhilarating phases of a young artists journey and help young performers find their path, celebrate their individuality, and step boldly into the futures they imagine.”

Consultations open January 2026. Click here to get on the list now ➺