Does anyone know when the New School comes out with answers?
We’re still waiting for word from Wright State too. 
five others too. Checking there mail is like a cruel joke these days.
@mtmcmt @destiny95 @Fotokat - For Wright State, my D just said she heard 12 have been accepted for MT, but she doesn’t know anything about a waitlist. In years past they sent multiple acceptances (don’t know how many) to get a percentage for a class yield of around 12. They also did rolling admissions. Last year almost everyone accepted, and they had a much larger than normal freshman class, so they changed the process for this year. Wish I knew more!
Today we concluded our Spring Break adventure of visiting three of the schools my son was accepted to that we could see in a fun filled road trip!!! I thought I would share some info that I have noticed…
First of all, you are treated very nicely after you have been accepted. At this point schools are auditioning for you… Getting to meet students already in the program, attending classes, lunch, etc can help your child see if he/ she can picture themselves there.
Secondly, my s got into some small, medium and larger schools. Some were on this forum, some were not. The important thing is whether your child will feel comfortable at a place for the next four years… Not what the name of the university is… We visited 3 schools of different sizes. He definitely felt more comfortable at one. Keep in mind the city that the college is located in… Is it easy to get to from your home town? Especially if that is important to them. (Easy to fly in and out, drive to) Talking to students at the school both in MT and not is helpful.
Finally, my son’s favorite school of the week is one he almost didn’t audition for. Ironically that gut feeling everyone is talking about he got at this school. I’ll be honest this momma got that feeling too. (I didn’t share it with him because I want this to be his decision!) If anything this process has taught me personally the importance of “letting go and letting God” be in control because this is not an easy process!
Okay I’ll just consider it a no!
@okpackers When we visited schools, my husband and I also didn’t let on to which one we liked the best, but in the end, we all came to the same conclusion. Congrats!
Does anyone know if there is an accepted students page for Molloy/Cap21??? Thank you!
Such a great post, @okpackers, and great advice for everyone that will be making visits soon to finalize decisions. I think God uses all of those factors to help you find that peace! I too remember trying to hold back my excitement until I could get a read on D about each school. Such and exciting and blessed time when this long road comes to an end and you find where you are meant to be.
@Fotokat when did your D or S audition?
@okpackers Love the post and could not agree more! The process of selecting who to apply to & audition for and who to attend has to include so many factors and sometimes is simply intangible.
@destiny95 my D auditioned at Wright State on campus in early Feb. Still nothing in yesterday’s mail, so we’re assuming a no at this point too. My poor kid has had a pretty awful two weeks. She had Yes from her “Safety” school in December, then all rejections since then – seven in a row, finally one wait list. We’re still waiting for BoCo and Syracuse along with everyone else, but the others we’re waiting for, Wright, Hartt, and Montclair, she knows a lot of people have gotten in to those and assumes she just hasn’t gotten her rejection letter yet. My daughter has trained as a serious dancer since she was a small child, and serious acting and music training since about nine. Now she goes to a performing arts high school, has had many lead roles in community theater, fine arts studio, and school productions, done prestigious summer training programs that took auditioning to get into for the past four years, has worked professionally in two theater productions in the D.C. area, and had callbacks half a dozen more times with professional theaters in D.C. and Baltimore. She also had some really positive feedback at several of her auditions. We completely understood how great the talent is out there and knew it’s hard to make the cut anywhere, which is why she auditioned for so many schools. We never could have imagined this journey going down this path where she might end up with no choices. If all the rest end up being no as well, I know she’ll get over the disappointment and make the best of the program she’s accepted to, but I wish I could sleep through the next two weeks and just get to the point where what’s next is settled and we can focus on the future. I’ve enjoyed this forum because so very few people in the rest of my life understand what goes into this process, so thanks to you all for being out there and sharing your experiences.
It ain’t over yet, @Fotokat. There will be “movement” until well into May - and even over the summer. You are right. This process is tough. Believe it or not, while this seems like THE gate to pass through, there are many others leading into the theater "arena. And once you’re inside, there’s no guarantee of making it to the “stage door”. Your D - and thousands of others - have worked hard to get this far. Your D WILL find a way.
@jeffanddann I would be interested in whatever you have to say about Ball State!! My D has been accepted for Acting, not MT, and is pretty sure that it’s between Ball State and one other school. I don’t know a whole lot about the school other than what I see on their website. We are trying to work in a visit soon!
@Fotokat I am sorry to hear about your D’s experiences with schools. Mine has had similar experience, 2 accepts( not at her top schools) 1 waitlist. I have to say I am very cynical at this point. Have seen kids with average talent get into U mich and other reaches. I feel like this process is fixed to a certain extent( who you know etc etc) I also feel it’s harder for Caucasian girls! No one wants to acknowledge that but we have been told that time and again! i do believe most of these kids are extremely talented, and the spots are so few that even in a level playing field your chances ( all of us) are slim!
My daughter finally got a “no” from BW on Tuesday this week. She is coping pretty well, although I can tell you her support network at home was ANGRY! It was always a tiny chance, and I like to think it took them so long to give her an answer because she was still under consideration. I was emailing her on Wednesday morning with all kinds of alternative paths, and she wrote back “I’m fine, mom, really. I’ll figure it out!”
Onwards and upwards!
The winds of “desirable type” are going to blow wherever they’re going to blow. For the rest of their lives, our kids are going to have to figure that out - let’s not even get started on what this means as they “age”. This hill is precipitously steep. They will need to figure out how to climb it. And not get ulcers. Like their parents.
I’m sorry @Irishmomof2 - I was rooting for her! I know how you must feel–it must make it all the more difficult that she is already going there.
Reading about all of you is helping me through. I am literally waking up at night and trying to think how to help. My kiddo has choices, but they are dilemma-filled. Still waiting on 2 more decisions. Has 2 yes’s and a waitlist so we are VERY thankful. Her wl ended up (at first) being a backup plan, but we both fell in love with the school and faculty, so we would like any suggestions on moving that forward. She sent a good email but has heard nothing back yet. She would be very happy and successful there. Our other dilemma is that one of the acceptances is at one of her top couple of choices, but the fin aid was not enough. Has huge offers from just about every other school she applied to. I know this happens sometimes but it seems that so many MT students are from wealthy families. Have spent so much on training over the years (as most of you have), so we need to see this through! We cant let this kid down after she has worked for years to get to here.The process of awarding aid seems very mysterious, and we thought she would do well if accepted. We are going for a visit in 2 weeks, and doing a lot of praying but again, suggestions/success stories will be very welcomed. She wants this so much and she is on a scholarship campaign now-very determined. I told her that our team (she and I) has made it this far, so we can jump this hurdle too! Just need a little advice. Best wishes to all of you! I thing in the end we all want our kids to have everything they want, especially if they have proven themselves to be worthy with hard work and determination, but that same type of character will help them to endure the craziness that will soon enough be their careers! Happy thoughts to everyone!
Only you can decide how deep you are willing to delve into your pocket for your D’s college experience. Our personal value system says “little or no debt” for both us and our S. Others feel much differently. Many folks on this forum have had success in getting their top choices to revisit the “financial picture” and received significant increases in scholarships/grants/etc. There’s no harm in asking. This “dilemma” is also a big part of why there is movement on WL as the weeks go on. As the financial picture gets “sharper” and the reality of “how are we going to pay for this??” sets in, spots at top schools will open up.
I feel for all of you!! Many hugs. While in the throes of it all, it is stressful and on your mind constantly. But it does get better once your student is in college. They will most likely be happy at their school and all this admissions stuff is not going to matter any longer. And truly, there is more than one school where your child can thrive and be happy, even it they don’t land at what they thought were their ideal schools.
Yes, this process is not for the faint of heart. It is VERY difficult. The odds are very long at any one school, but if your child has a school to attend, and hopefully every school on their list was one of interest, then they will have a place to land and pursue their goals.
I do not agree with:
My own daughter, as well as many of her MT friends, as well as many students whom I have advised over the years with this process, knew nobody…no connections. The schools had never heard of my kid until she entered the audition or submitted an application. She still had many acceptances.
I also do not agree with:
As with ALL college applicants, there are some whose families are full pay. But there are sooooooo many who are not. Many qualify for need based aid. Many take out loans to make it work. Speaking for myself, my kids qualified for need based aid. My kids are now out of college and graduate school and I will be paying loans for ten years past their final graduations even after their getting grants and scholarships.