@frontrowmama I’m so glad you son is ok!! that is utmost of importance! This has been a Crazy ride for EVERYBODY!! I’m so glad that he has gotten into Texas State! I hope that it is one of his top choices. One thing I know for sure, our kids have learned and will learn how to deal with No’s better than many adults. In the end, it works out. If it hasn’t worked out, it’s not the end 
Another Pace call here – it was a student calling to see if D was still considering attending.
D replied “no”, hung up, and said she’d already deleted all their emails and lost the portal info; she’s just DONE with them.
@frontrowmama Wow! Glad everyone is ok! Congrats on TXST!
It is wonderful to hear the happy news of folks that get multiple acceptances. Congratulations–well deserved victory in a brutal process. But lots of very hopeful and anxious kids on waitlists. So can we encourage people who know their decisions to let colleges know…and open up some spots for the waitlisted kids!
@frontrowmama I am so glad your son is ok. Oh man, thats a rough day for you. Sending virtual hugs your way! >:D<
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@Work64, definitely if they absolutely know! But also keep in mind that many of these schools have not sent out complete financial aid packages yet. Until that happens and families have had time to evaluate (and perhaps make visits to campuses), there are not likely to be quick decisions, nor a lot of waitlist movement.
@frontrowmama I am so very glad that he is ok.
@latinaMTmom, my understanding is that the acting students at CMU get voice and dance the first two years. I also think that some students make the move from acting to MT if a spot opens up. This is all hear say but worth checking if he thinks he wants to go to CMU.
@frontrowmama wow, I am so glad your son is okay!
@momof2lefties Yes, the financial hurdle is huge! Do you know when those decisions are made?
Does anyone know if TXST BFA Acting is sending calls/emails this week too of acceptance?
@Work64, I think it really varies a lot by school–some send FA info with acceptance, others later. I would guess that most would have it sent out by the first week of April so students and families can start making some decisions, but that’s pure conjecture on my part.
@theatrelifemomma My S had an email acceptance today.
Congratulations to everyone on acceptances (and waitlists!) today!!! We are also waiting on financials from schools. And of course, still waiting on multiple schools this week…
The schools REALLY need to have a list of kids who are auditioning & not call them!!! Especially this week!
@Work64 Our coaches have told us the biggest wait list movement happens April 15-May 2…its often a domino effect from the top schools. A lot of high school spring breaks are yet to happen: that’s when kids will visit campuses and experience classes and faculty. Most of our acceptances have told us end of March for FA packages. And, those are negotiable once you narrow it down to your top choices. We expect another month of waiting for our WL answers.
hi @loribelle Coaches ? Sorry I’m new at this. Are they college coaches ? I didn’t even know that they existed
@frontrowmama – What a life event to put things into perspective. So glad your S is okay. That is the MOST important thing of the day.
My S also got a CMU rejection and a TXST Acting acceptance!
@loribelle so very true. Those last 2 weeks of April can be INSANE! Hang on!
@latinaMTmom - Wow! What a day! Is the redirect to Acting an acceptance? Your S might ask about crossover opportunities. Some schools allow Acting majors to audition for musicals and vice versa. (Others have a strict policy - no crossovers.) Congrats to your S!
@actingdreams College coaches are popular for a number of majors, including students going into performing arts majors. Sometimes they’re called Educational Consultants or Admission Counselors. They can help with application strategy, make a list of colleges to apply to, look over and edit essays, help get a student ready for interviews (including wardrobe choices). Some help place students in a PG year in a good college prep high school, and then springboard to an Ivy. One organization is NACAC.
For performing arts, they can also help find monologues and songs, and provide acting coaching.