<p>I understand perfectly. I didn't want to go far from home, and it can be limited depending where you are. I am in Upstate NY, so I didn't apply to any of those other great schools out of State, but being from NY I had alot of NY and NYC schools to choose from (Ithaca, Marymount, etc..)which I applied to, so I was lucky there. I did ED to Syracuse for MT or Acting and was SOOOO lucky that I got into the Acting program.</p>
<p>Anyways I think it is very important to know how far is too far.</p>
<p>short, thanks for your sweet note of encouragement. it will be so interesting to see what has happened a year from now and how everyone feels about their decisions and the results of those same. j</p>
<p>Not sure why you are responding so negatively to the Brent Wagner email. From what I've read here and from what I've heard from my D, I think it's pretty clear that UM conducted their acceptances a little differently this year. This email doesn't mean that they've settled on their entire class , just that he's now trying to connect with those students they have accepted in hopes that they will choose to acccept UM. Until they have firm decisions, they will not be in a position to extend offers to anyone they've deferred.</p>
<p>Try and chill a little bit. We all know you have a bushel full of great acceptances to choose from - all well deserved I'm sure - so focus on the positive instead of wasting energy and attitude about Mr Wagner's spelling. That will get you nowhere fast. Also recognize the number of people who read these threads and never post but who are already in the programs you aspire to join. Just a word of warning.......</p>
<p>Yes he received the Sunday in the Square letter
But we cannot attend, we do not have a positive yes on Miami
He got into UCLA< UCSD and USC but has little interest in those schools</p>
<p>To our knowledge UCLA let 3 0r 4 key people go this summer in the musical theatre program. My son atteneded there summer session and loved it, only to find out everyone he worked with had been fired due to maybe budget cuts or??</p>
<p>I feel I have to apologize. Theatermom, I completely see your point. Unfortunately it seems my post was misunderstood.</p>
<p>I am very sensitive to the fact that there are ppl hoping to be in my position and that there will always be ppl in a better/more comfortable position than me. And usually I think I am pretty chill about everything, realizing that Im really pretty set. But its when I let my inevitable anxiety get the best of me that I stress, and unfortunately also when I am prone to post. So I apologize for appearing insensitive. I love this board so much and the ppl on it!!!</p>
<p>The spelling comment was reeeally meant to be a joke. I apologize if I offended anyone. I have nothing but respect for Professor Brent Wagner, hes a brilliant man. Why else would I be so high strung about the whole thing? I sometimes forget how easily a comment can be misinterpreted. Sure we have smileys online :) but emotions can still be lost/ misconstrued. My last post was really meant to be MUCH more light hearted. Ok I hope this clears things up!?</p>
<p>Broadway32nd, I have to compliment you on that post. As the M of someone who isn't getting positive responses, I both rejoice with those of you who are going to have wonderful choices to make, and struggle because my D isn't doing so well in this round of auditions. In the long run, I know she'll do just fine, but this short run is ****! So I appreciate the stress and you are oh so right about how easy comments can be misunderstood on line</p>
<p>Broadway32nd,
I feel ya, hon. I think we all do. Im finally back at school and have been taking heads left and right, myself. Everybodys like, Thesbo, you used to be so sweet. What happened? LOL Ive been accepted to a department I really, really, REALLY want to go to where I really, really , REALLY love the faculty, the students, and just about everything else about it ... except financial aid. I MUST have the mud on my scholarship situation settled before I can commit and the financial aid people are really, really, REALLY giving me the runaround. GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!! The person Ive been talking to doesnt seem to understand that I have one week to designate a first choice for my NMF stuff and scholarships at two schools Ive been accepted at depend on it and where I can go is totally dependent on scholarships. Its like, Cant you just send me a fax confirming I get x dollars if I designate you as first choice and that I can stack my talent, merit, and outside awards? And, theyre like Nooooooo ... Youve gotta commit first. Ive been trying really, really, REALLY hard to not fly up there and eat a #$%^$@# bureaucrat! Im gonna have to skip at least one class today to get this straight and Im not talking to anybody but the head of financial aid. I don't care how long they put me on hold. Maybe my guidance counselor can help ... (Thesbo takes a chill pill.) Wait! Im not allowed to HAVE a chill pill unless the #$%^$@# nurse dispenses it! Not even an aspirin! GRRRRRRRRR!!!!! Dont tell anyone ;)</p>
<p>Please believe that I understand the stress you are under. My D and I were there last year and no one understands unless they've been through it. I appreciate your mature response to my concerns.</p>
<p>Now, as far as UMich is concerned, don't give up!! I only know of 3 boys who have been accepted (one being your and my D's mutual friend from CMU and NYC, M.) Obviously there are more but I guess they just aren't the folks who post here or who have friends currently in the program because that is the only number my D has heard. There are several kids in this year's freshman class who were accepted after being deferred so your chances still look good. Have you decided that UM is really your first choice? Would you pick it over CCM? If so, if you haven't already done so, send a handwritten note to Professor Wagner and to Laura Strozeski and TELL them that you will positively come if accepted. It couldn't hurt..... Just make sure you spell every word correctly ;).</p>
<p>Best of luck! Maybe we'll meet in Ann Arbor. Hope so!</p>
<p>One of my D's friends who is quite active here in upstate NY musical theater has been accepted. I think she heard about two weeks ago after auditioning in February. Lucky, she did not have to wait very long after her audition. She has also been accepted at Syracuse and Penn State, the only other schools she auditioned for after cancelling some auditions when she heard very early about Syracuse and Penn State. She is revisiting UM soon to try to get a better feel for the school, but seems to be leaning towards Penn State at the moment. Hope for those deferred from UM!</p>
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Its like, Cant you just send me a fax confirming I get x dollars if I designate you as first choice and that I can stack my talent, merit, and outside awards? And, theyre like Nooooooo ... Youve gotta commit first.
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Boy that is draconian--I can completely understand your frustration!
And why on earth would they want to agree to make additional concessions once you've committed? Is this attitude/stance typical of other college FA departments? Have others encountered this? I think it's great you're being assertive, usually I'd expect the parent to be in this role. Really, DON'T give up!</p>
<p>Thesobo, if this is truly your first choice school, give them a written commitment that you have committed to them and are going and here is the check for the deposit via your school GC, with the only caveat that they have to come up with $X in order for you to be able to go.</p>
<p>well I got my first college rejection today....Otterbein</p>
<p>There's no way to really describe the feeling, it just sucks. Rejection seriously sucks. I tried to prepare myself all I could, but I wasn't really prepared for this. Is anyone ever really? Perhaps I've been spoiled from all the acceptances, though I don't think that's it. And I think everyone deep down wants to get into every school. Then reality sets in. It sends you on a mental trip filled with devastation, anger, and mostly self doubt. It eats you up and makes you feel like crap. It's a bad habit of mine but I tend to take things so personally and let things get the best of me (at least when it comes to theatre). It's hard not to do this, especially when it's COLLEGE we're talking about. And I knoooow I have a lot of great schools under my belt, I knoooow that this doesnt mean Im a worthless untalented human being, I knoooow this industry is filled with rejection and this is just a bump in the road, and I knoooow that I need to have thick skin and get over it. I can be extremely, sometimes overly (?), hard on myself (another reason why I worry about CCM). I can only HOPE that this will prove to be a good characteristic and help me in the long run... </p>
<p>At least this has helped me open my eyes. In a way I feel like I can appreciate my acceptances so much more now. I didn't even think that was possible! I'm sorry to anyone who is reading this and rolling their eyes, I'm not meaning to offend anyone. I think most people going through the same thing can probably relate. </p>
<p>Don't worry, I got a rejection letter from them today too! Oh well, It's all for the best and I'm just glad that I have a great school that I already know I'm going to!</p>
<p>Also... Has anyone else gotten letters from Hartt or Syracuse? I know syracuse has been calling people, so Im assuming I didn't get in but it would be nice to just get a letter in the mail...especialy when they say that I'll know by the 15th...</p>
<p>You shouldn't agonize over this. The statistics of getting into these programs are overwhelming to begin with. Just remember, that there are perfect valedictorians and 1600 that don't get into HPY. The same is true of the MT programs. There is just not enough room for everyone. Perfectly talented people are being bypassed. It has nothing to do with your talent. It is just the fit was not there - plain and simple. Your other acceptances are proof of your talent and you surely will succeed.</p>
<p>I assure you, by this time next year, you will be immersed in your choice program and this will be a faint memory. Enjoy your acceptances and the rest of your senior year... it goes by so fast!</p>
<p>It's OK to feel disappointed as long as you don't take it personally. Remember you have acceptances! You know that there are going to be lots of times in the future that you won't be cast. It is not a reflection on your talent. It just means you weren't right for the part THIS TIME. There's always the NEXT TIME!</p>
<p>mtfan, I'm anxiously awaiting a response from Syracuse, too. I think I may have read that they call accepted students in batches? If that's the case, keep your fingers crossed with me!</p>
<p>Does anyone know anything about Musical Theatre program at University of Central Florida? Has anyone seen any of their shows? Any information would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!</p>
<p>I will! I've just talked to a friend that got accepted there but never recieved a call, just a big fat envelope in the mail... so who knows their policy on how they tell people theyre accepted...</p>