<p>DS just received a letter from Aspen saying he is on their waitlist for this summer. He was actually happy about that because he felt his audition recording wasn't all that terrific. Anyway...my question...does anyone know about the waitlists for the Aspen summer program (the school)? Typically how many kids are accepted off of their waitlist? Is it a ranked list? Should DS call THEM to ask these questions?? He knows of one person who has been accepted on his instrument (trumpet) and will not be attending....so he is hopeful that a spot will open up for him. But any info would be helpful...if there is any.</p>
<p>Congratulations! That's an accomplishment in itself. I don't know anything about the Aspen waitlist -- didn't even know they had one. I emailed my S about it, in case he knows anyone who might have answers. I know he knows students who have gone. It seems to me that it might be worth a phone call to find out how long the list is -- Let them know he'd really like to come, but doesn't want to put his other plans on hold if there's really no chance. And he could ask if there's anything else he "should" submit to bolster his application. Maybe just calling will put him ahead of the line.</p>