<p>I cannot even express the amount of comfort that you have given me. I am literally sitting here with tears rolling down my face. Thank you for the hugs and support and words of strength and encouragement. Its so nice to know that there are people out there who understand. </p>
<p>We really are only as happy as are unhappiest child. I am sorry for your pain- been there many times. I am hanging on to the belief that things will work out as they are meant to. We still have many weeks to go and “pending” and “deferred” are certainly not rejections!! Will be keeping fingers tightly crossed for your daughter and mine and all of our other talented and hard working kids!! </p>
<p>@bwaybabie It is so hard. I’m so sorry you’re having a tough time. Here’s a positive outcome from last year. . Our D had a friend who was rejected by every school she applied to until she got an acceptance from NYU Tisch at the very end of the process. She is now very happily studying her passion in NYC. you just never know! She had another friend who was wait listed at 5 schools and got offers from 3 of them all in the same week in April! It can happen. Try to stay positive. Sending good thoughts to all of you auditioning. </p>
<p>I’m so sorry for kids getting painful rejections, and I know it’s cliche, but it truly seems that “when one door closes, another opens”. So often the biggest successes follow what at the time feels like a crushing defeat. I’ve seen kids start at their top choice schools, only to realize a year later that school isn’t a good fit and drop out, while others who took a gap year after disappointing admissions results got an amazing opportunity during the gap year that ended up shaping the direction of the rest of their life. I’ve read about people who didn’t have luck with casting in college, but instead discovered a passion for writing which later won them Oscars.</p>
<p>I’ve noticed that whenever I try to force open a door that seems sticky, things don’t work out so well. Other times an unexpected door swings open and all the pieces fall effortlessly into place. </p>
<p>Hugs to all, and hang in there during this stressful season! A year from now hopefully both you and your child will look back on this and see that things turned out for the best (though not necessarily as expected), as happens so often here on the MT forum!</p>
<p>Dear @bwaybabie<br>
I feel for you because you just want your child to be happy and get into a great school. I would follow “connections” advice and stay in touch with Emerson and Rider. It is important to let them know that your D is excited about their program! Send “thank you” notes and emails to the staff to say “just checking” and ask about campus visits, etc. If you did not use the common app, have your daughter send them updated transcripts with a personal note of WHY she liked their program. </p>
<p>A “no” is discouraging. I know the first “no” that came in our mailbox - even though we were expecting it - was still a psychological blow. But, “no’s” are part of a performer’s life. It’s only takes ONE “YES” to make up for a whole lot of “No Thanks”. </p>
<p>@bwaybabie full disclosure, I know who your daughter is and I’ve seen her perform, and she CERTAINLY has the talent and training to get into a good program. Hang on. Good things come to those who wait. But my heart breaks hearing of her hurting at this stage. It is so hard, especially for girls, and it gets more difficult every year. Sounds like you have quite a few to hear from, so the important thing is to stay positive. It is especially hard when they get a no from someplace they loved where they thought they had a great audition. But try to remember that there are many paths to success, and it only takes one school to say yes. Last year someone said to us, “A year from now, none of this will matter.” I didn’t believe it then, but it was true. </p>
<p>@bwaybabie, we also know each other, and there’s a very fitting motto posted at the top of a certain FB group’s page we both belong to that should be our watchword. For the benefit of all of us in this crazy and often heart-breaking process, I’ll post it here: “As I look back on my life, I realize that every time I thought I was being REJECTED from something good, I was actually BEING RE-DIRECTED to something better.”</p>
<p>I love that @maMTma. I have seen that often lately and it is very fitting. I remember the time after Unifieds til April seeming like an eternity. it is so hard @bwaybabie to see our kids hurting. Keep the faith and I hope you get some good news soon…sending out good vibes for your D</p>
<p>This is tough, and any doubts pushed to the side during the crazy preparation time and auditions come up to the surface. We are in a somewhat similar place, and it is hard to focus on anything else (speaking for myself), but I truly am a believer that it will work out, that our kids will make their way to the place that is right for them. Sending virtual hugs!</p>
<p>@bwaybabie & @entertainersmom, I am feeling the same way, D has had 2 rejections, no acceptances so far, the waiting is painful to say the least. She is working hard on her school musical so I think that’s a welcome distraction, I actually think I’m having a harder time w/the waiting! LOL! Seriously though the support here is amazing & as others have said it really does help for those of us going thru this. I know as well in my heart that she will end up where she is supposed to be, but am worried it’s not where she wants & it will be so hard for her to make her peace w/that. But life is about growing & dealing w/the ups & downs. @maMTma, I love the quote you shared & am going to save that, that could be helpful for both my kids (my S is struggling w/direction in life!).
Anyway, thank you so much to all of you here, it really does help to know we are not alone!</p>
<p>I so feel for you, as we (and many others) are in the same boat @bwaybabie @entertainersmom and @preklbt - She has 4 rejections so it’s been a rough month, to say the least. We are waiting on 7 more decisions, and I’ve come to accept that it may very well mean 7 rejections. I certainly don’t like it, but I have (sort of) come to terms with it. I do know in my heart that she (and everyone else’s kids) really will end up where they’re supposed to…we might not like the initial realization once it’s been determined, but eventually, as with any other decision, we come to terms with what is put in our path. I’m trying to remain logical for my D’s sake but it definitely isn’t easy. Sending lots of hugs and positive energy to all of you. 
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<p>My D was in the same boat just 11 days ago-as a parent it was difficult to comfort her. Then the phone call came. Stay strong for your kids- I agree a year from now this whole process will seem so distant. Wishing everyone the best. And remember: there will be a lot of movement in the next few months! Have patience. </p>
<p>I’ve never posted before but I’ve been a long time reader. I just had to post this morning to offer encouragement to all of you. My daughter auditioned for MT programs two years ago and wasn’t accepted to any of them. She passed most of her pre-screens and received positive feedback at many auditions, but it just didn’t work out for her. She did, however, go to one of the conservatories she applied to as a music education major. Today she is THRIVING and at the end of this year she’ll audition for their performance certificate program. She’s had many opportunities to perform and is so happy! This year we went through MT auditions with our son and he’s had better luck–as we all know, the numbers are much better for boys. My daughter and I often talk about how her initial (and huge!) disappointment directed her to where she truly feels she belongs. I’m hoping you all receive good news, but I wanted to share this with you because I know how difficult this is. </p>
<p>@bwaybabie Yes it is easier for boys…although my S has 3 acceptances…3 of his Rejections were pretty painful…his top three picks outside of his reach schools of Michigan and Miami!! Penn State, CCM, and Ithaca…it is hard to watch our kids in pain…but they will recover and end up where they are supposed to be…I truly do believe that now. Although still nerve wracking, I have found a bit of a peace the last week. But come on Michigan, make your phone calls already!!! LOL.</p>
<p>For those of you who are getting discouraged about no acceptances so far, there is a great BFA program that has auditions late into the season. CAP 21 at Molloy College still has several audition dates open if your children would like to apply there. CAP 21 used to be the musical theatre training for NYU but separated from NYU several years ago. Same great training, same great professors, and now they’re affiliated with Molloy College in Rockville Centre Long Island. </p>
<p>Before checking out this program, I didn’t realize that a few years ago when CAP 21 offered its program through NYU, that NYU’s musical theatre students used to take their general ed classes at NYU’s downtown campus but get on the subway three days a week and take their singing, dancing and acting classes at CAP 21’s 18th Street studios. I always figured that NYU professors taught the musical theatre students on NYU’s campus. </p>
<p>Previously, when CAP 21 was offered as an option in NYU’s studio system for its MT training, many on cc was dying to get into this very prestigous program. When CAP 21 separated from NYU a few years ago, CAP 21 did not offer a four year college degree so understandably, a lot of parents would not send their kids to a school that was not a 4 year college degree. Now that CAP 21 offers the same training, but the degree is from Molloy, you can get that same fabulous training that NYU had but with a Molloy 4 year college degree instead. The kids will take their gen eds at Molloy a few days a week and then their theatre training (a quick Long Island Railroad ride away) in Manhattan, just like the NYU students used to do. Plus, Molloy was very generous with an academic scholarship for my D.</p>
<p>I believe that once word spreads over the years about this program, it will be next to impossible to get in. The training can’t be beat and you can make professional contacts in Manhattan throughout your 4 years of college, yet still enjoy a suburban campus with nice new dorms and wonderful faculty the other days of the week and on weekends. We live nearby and have checked out Molloy. It’s a terrific school.</p>
<p>Check out CAP 21’s website and Molloy college’s website. The program is so new that they haven’t even posted the curriculum yet but they will soon. You can see the intensity of the program’s training if you look at CAP 21’s curriculum for their 2 year training program and soon Molloy will publish the 4 year curriculum. Even though it is being offered for the first time at Molloy, don’t think the professors are inexperienced or the administration of the program wouldn’t be handled well with the back and forth between the campus and the Manhattan studio - CAP 21 has many years of experience running the same program for NYU.</p>
<p>A word or two about the audition - there’s no dance call and the auditors were warm and wonderful. It was a terrific experience for my D. So for those with disappointing results so far, it’s not too late to audition, and for those who already received positive responses, Molloy is a wonderful new choice. It is a small suburban campus, with a family-like atmosphere, not a sprawling university where the dorms are miles from the classes. So if your child wants a very large school, it’s not the school for them. Molloy has a beautiful theatre and the added benefit of being so close to Manhattan. I’m sure the kids will be going to Broadway shows together on the weekends. </p>
<p>Break a leg to your children!</p>
<p>BethsMom–thanks for that post. I was wondering what the Molloy acceptance was as I hadn’t heard of that school. That is very helpful information. My own S is not interested in MT but if he were, this would be an amazing tip, and I’ll pass it along to others who might be interested. I just love how generous folks here on CC are! Pay it forward!</p>
<p>Thanks @BethsMom … I just checked it out but I’m not seeing a BFA MT option. Are you saying they offer one now? Or is this straight acting?</p>
<p>It is definitely MT…we have been receiving a lot of emails on this option. Here is a link with information…<a href=“http://www.cap21.org/cap21/conservatory/molloy_college_bfa_program/”>404 | Molloy University: Affordable undergraduate and graduate degree programs at one of the top colleges in America.;
<p>My sympathy to you all as well. I hope there is good news soon
You might also want to take a look at University of the Arts in Philadelphia. It is a great program and they are still auditioning I believe. They have rolling admissions but it is a very selective BFA program.</p>
<p>The Molloy BFA MT is called Theatre Arts. It’s so new that it’s not in their course catalog. We’re waiting to see the curriculum but based on what CAP 21 has in their 2 year program, I can see and have been told, that the singing, dancing and acting training will be intense. We should have the curriculum soon; I’ll keep you posted when we get it.</p>