<p>Oh no! So Sorry to hear that for your son. I am crossing fingers and toes that some good news will be coming soon. This can be such a tough process for everyone. You guys are in our thoughts!</p>
<p>I know he’ll have good news soon, redscorpian, but yes, the no’s are so tough!!</p>
<p>Sorry redscorpion6. Son started his audition season with a “no”, and it seemed tougher on me than him. This may sound weird, but I was oddly comforted by reading last years “Rejections” thread. I think everyone who posted had a few rejections and a few acceptances. I knew the rejections were bound to happen, but it kinda smarted!</p>
<p>I know the face, my S had it when the BW letter came. It is heart breaking as a parent to see that look. It will be replaced by a happy face soon!!</p>
<p>A girl we know at BoCo auditioned for 7 programs and received 5 rejections in a row. Then right at the end of the acceptance notification season, she received an acceptance from NYU Tisch followed by her acceptance at BoCo, which typically goes out on April 1. She ended with having to choose from 2 programs that are among te best. Hang in there. </p>
<p>OK, I just gotta vent. I am sick to death of winter. When it was -20 last Monday our furnace broke, while the local weather guy cheerfully told us that we were “colder than parts of Siberia”. Thanks, dude. Then last night the furnace broke again. I know that it’s not MT related, but it all adds up stress-wise.</p>
<p>On a bright note, wife and D made the 2 hour drive to Chicago safely, and it looks like the storm won’t be as bad as they predicted. I hope that all of your travels go as smoothly and wish you all BAL in Chicago.</p>
<p>cheeseheadmike, I can’t imagine that kind of cold. I live in sunny So. Cal and 60 degrees is freezing to me. Hang in there.</p>
<p>Ah, Wisconsin! It’s beautiful in the summer, right?! Hang in there cheeseheadmike and BAL to your daughter this week at Chicago unifieds!</p>
<p>It’s funny, my wife and D were at Florida State last weekend. It was 50 degrees and people were dressed for arctic adventure! </p>
<p>Thanks for the best wishes, and same to all of you!</p>
<p>Hey now cheeseheadmike…don’t make fun of us thin-blooded Floridians! I am going to be wrapped up like a mummy tomorrow when I land in Chicago…by the way-it is sunny and 83 today!</p>
<p>83 degrees!!! You’re in for quite a shock tomorrow!! There’s a lot of snow but sidewalks and streets are clean.</p>
<p>I woke up this AM, took a deep breath and let it sink in that this crazy 4 months of audition trips is over. S only has CMU left on 3/1, 15 minute drive we’ll be home before lunch. I joined this site in Aug, it seems like years ago. Everything those who have experienced this before say is so true. The incredible stress slowly melted away after the first acceptance was received. I met some great people, spoke to some amazing kids and got to see places I would’ve never known existed without this process. But what I loved most is I got my S all to myself. I marveled at his inner strength and wondered how I contributed to this confidence he possesses. He is so leveled headed and has such a great outlook on this journey he’s embarking on. Without all the hours in the car or alone in hotels we may never have had these deep conversations. I feel so comfortable that he can handle this. I have confirmation from some amazing Program Directors that he is very talented, something I know all of us wonder. I’ve seen him take rejection on the chin and move on without looking back. He is waiting on 3 decisions and I am confident in the end he will end up exactly where he is meant to be…just like everyone on CC says.</p>
<p>MTMajorCook - What a lovely post :)</p>
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I agree. Perfectly lovely sentiments. These kids are amazing young adults now…and you expressed it beautifully. Even though yesterday I found out that S didn’t put his SS# on any of his applications “because he didn’t know it”…LOL! And he didn’t bother to ask…BUT he filled out ALL of his apps himself. Didn’t want any help. Live and learn is the motto going forward. They will all end up exactly where they are meant to be. It just couldn’t unfold any other way. Thanks for a great start to the day.</p>
<p>Hear, Hear!</p>
<p>MsMommy…that is too funny. I hear that excuse too “I didn’t know” My response is either “because you didn’t read or because you didn’t listen” </p>
<p>@MTMajorCook, oh dear, I teared up a bit by your post. </p>
<p>I have been thoroughly enjoying all of these posts. You are a kind, supportive group of parents here. And I am rooting for all of your kids. I especially loved what MTMajorCook said about his S. May we all feel that in the months to come no matter what path our children take.</p>
<p>MTMajorCook - I am so jealous! With 3 auditions left for D I am counting down the 4 weeks until I can say her audition season is over. While I have thoroughly enjoyed spending the time bonding with D and watching her mature right before my eyes, I am so over driving hours through major snowstorms. BAL everyone on these last few weeks of auditions!</p>
<p>I was just able to switch D’s Carnegie Mellon audition from 2/16 on campus in Pittsburgh to Wednesday here at Unifieds. Yay, saving a trip to Pittsburgh, and triple YAY, this Wednesday at 6 pm we will be done with all auditions!! The way the weather is going this month I think this is a good plan!</p>
<p>Thinking good thoughts for all of you at Chicago Unifieds! Hope many legs are being broken!</p>