<p>Tripletreat,</p>
<p>The only ones I can add from those not already listed are:</p>
<p>Baldwin-Wallace: GC form required
Illinois Wesleyan: not required</p>
<p>U of Michigan rejection</p>
<p>My D auditioned at U of Mich. 2 weeks ago and received her rejection letter today. Very painful as she felt that she had really done well in her audition. Last week auditioned at U of Miami and wasn't as impressed with the program and felt she didn't do as well in her audition either. We'll be at CCM on Feb. 12th- anyone else going there then? We're needing some solace today and I'm sorry that this threat isn't as active as it used to be.</p>
<p>Denvermom-
My D auditions for CCM on Tuesday the 8th in Chicago. So sorry to hear about your D's letter from U of Mich. Keep believing that all this is for a reason, and she'll find the place that's right for her. I know its hard now, and I may need someone to remind me of that in a few weeks when the letters start coming in, but from talking to ppl about this whole process, I truly believe it. Best of luck for CCM.
If I may ask, what have most of the girls worn to auditions? My D can't decide what to wear, and has had different ppl suggest different things, so she is so confused.</p>
<p>A big hug for you and your D. It is tough when the reality of that 3-8% admissions rate kicks in. S was flushed out of the Juilliard acting audition which was a slap in the face as they post the call backs after the auditions. Think it would have been less painful to get a private letter. Though he is pretty set, it still hurt, I can tell you. When ou consider how many auditions Michigan does through out the year, the number of kids it accepts from each group is very small. Friend of mine's son was also denied there, 2 weeks to the day, and it hurt. Think it is particularly tough when there are no acceptances or deferrals in the wings. Hopefully, she gets some good new soon. I believe CCM lets you know pretty soon after the auditions as well.</p>
<p>So sorry to hear about the UMich rejection. Believe me I want nothing more than to welcome another CC parent to join me in Ann Arbor - it would make me sooo happy! These are very hard times, especially when your child gets disappointing news before all auditions are done. But sometimes the darkest hour really is before the dawn. (I know it's a cliche, but it is also true....) I think lots of us from last year who had to console our kids when rejection came before acceptance share your pain. Most important is to help your child keep his or her confidence up which is especially hard when they feel they have done well at an audition and still don't receive an offer of admission. I know it probably seems "easy" for me to say these things having gotten our happy ending, but please know that my feelings are heartfelt and sincere. I've been to auditions and heard so many talented kids and it breaks my heart to know that there are not enough places to accomodate all of them in the programs they have dreamed of. Our job as parents (and often cheerleaders) is to help them prepare for the next audition with confidence by helping them see that there are many roads to success in this field. With the talent they have, with a will to find a way and the luck that all of these kids need, they can realize their dreams. Just ask our wonderful parent Peggy - she's my ideal Mom - last year she helped her wonderful D Stephanie find the "right" place, even when others might have tossed in the towel, because she never gave up hoping or looking or believing in her daughter. Her perseverance and success is a model for us all. I know she's been back on the thread recently, and I bet she will have more good advice to offer.</p>
<p>With regard to audition clothing, I think the watchwords should be "tasteful" with a bit of "memorable" tossed on for good measure. Also, "comfortable" comes to mind.</p>
<p>Keep your chins up all and break a leg in the weeks to come. I'm sending out all the good karma I can muster.....</p>
<p>Denvermom-</p>
<p>You must tell you daughter to just keep on going. My D also received an early rejection from U Mich--and than proceeded to get accepted EA to Emerson! She used most of the same audition material at both auditions and felt equally confident afterwards. We also know several freshman at great MT schools (U Mich among them) who got accepted at one top notch place and rejected at others. I won't cite specific examples in order to protect identities, but last year, when my D was a Junior, a senior at her school was rejected from 8 programs. Then, in the home stretch. she was accepted to the last 2 (out of 10)! I think she even got scholarship $$ to the school she is now attending.</p>
<p>You cannot second guess yourself in these situations. I hope all the auditionees reading this will go through this process with confidence. Don't press the panic button yet.</p>
<p>denvermom, my D came home to the same letter. She's pretty bummed right now, but I know she'll pick herself up. It is very hard to watch our kids go through this, because there really isn't anything one can say.</p>
<p>Anyone hear anything positive?</p>
<p>TheaterMom -- You made me cry! That was awesome what you wrote. It not only made my day, but probably my week and month! Of course, now I have to come up with some brilliant words of wisdom.</p>
<p>There aren't any.</p>
<p>There is nothing I can say, or that you can tell your children, that is going to make things "all better". Every rejection letter hurts. And because you care, it's going to hurt you, too.</p>
<p>My family (spread all over the US) has a weekly family newsletter where we share three good things and 1 bad thing in our life. Around Jan 1, we shared the best and the worst of the entire year. My worst thing of the entire year was not Engineering Husband getting laid off and being out of work for 9 weeks. It was going through the pain of all the rejection letters. Nothing is worse than seeing your "baby" hurt over and over again.</p>
<p>All that said, there are two things to remember. First, there are a lot of people working professionally that <em>didn't</em> go to CMU, CCM, UofM or OSU.</p>
<p>Secondly, there were two MT's last year that collected rejection letters -- my daughter and Shana (?). Both ended out at "safety" schools, in non-auditions programs. And both are very happy. I talked to Steph over Christmas about if she wanted to do some more auditions and possibly transfer. Her answer was NO! She is very happy at Millikin.</p>
<p>Just remember, you are not alone. Each of us is going to watch our kid get a rejection letter. This is a wonderful place to vent. We understand what you're going through. The rest of the world really doesn't understand. </p>
<p>Peg</p>
<p>Note: Stephanie auditioned at Millikin but was not accepted into the BFA program. I assume/hope/tell myself it is because she auditioned so late (April 6). I believe Millikin has rolling admissions, and there is a good chance (I tell myself) that there were no slots available that late. As the song goes, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!</p>
<p>"Of course, now I have to come up with some brilliant words of wisdom."</p>
<p>You didn't disappoint. Brava Mama!</p>
<p>"Hanging by a thread"</p>
<p>LOL - - but it feels like it. Yesterday my D saw part of an interview with Hillary Swank (is that right?), and she almost quit acting after getting fired from 90210 - - "if I'm not good enough for 90210, then I must not be good enough to get any kind of work." Of course, instead she got the Oscar. My D said, that's exactly how I feel (one rejection and one uncomfortable audition). But now she's had two good auditions and feels much better. Thank you to those schools that make the kids feel good about themselves. Even if she get into none of them, she is excited about the additional options that one of the "safety schools" has available. In 4-6 weeks, it will all be over; and these kids are incredibly strong and brave, so they will bounce back from whatever is thrown them and will land somewhere that nurtures their growth. For all of us whose hearts are torn by their tears, we are to each other "the thread" that helps us hang on without letting them see our pain. I feel everyone's hopes and prayers - -thank you so much.</p>
<p>Denvermom and newmtmom-
I'm so nervous now!! I auditioned on 14th for UMich as well and still have not heard!!! One of my friends who auditioned the 14th also heard a few days ago and was accepted! I'm very happy for him. That makes 3 males to my knowledge who were accepted there, 2 of which I know, and no girls. hmmmmmmmm.
I auditioned at CCM last weekend and received an e-mail a few days ago saying I was on "hold." This is similiar to being deferred except I will find out in a few weeks... after the next audition or so, rather than after all of the auditions. hmmmm.
I was feeling incredibly bummed, about Mich and CCM, but I guess the fact that I haven't heard anything yet from Mich isn't entirely bad. I've heard that if they know for SURE that the person is a yes or no, they find out sooner, and otherwise wait until after the next (Jan 28th) audition and make more decisions.... so sort of an unofficial "hold." And CCM... well it's better than being rejected I suppose? :-\
I have 2 more auditions left to go, I've completed 7 so far. The idea of having to choose between Baldwin Wallace and Point Park (the 2 I have heard from/been accepted to) was looking very unappealing to me but everyone here has reminded me that a) I am very lucky to have these schools to choose from and b) I have yet to hear from sooo many schools!! Hoofermom is right, about 6 more weeks to go and the agony of waiting will be over. IT"S STILL TORTURE THO!!!!</p>
<p>Broadway32nd-</p>
<p>My friend Ashley auditioned at CCM on January 22. She also got a "hold" letter. This is incredibly awesome for the both of you- they do not send a lot of these out and just think how many more "no"s they have sent. 700 are auditioning this year, and on January 22, only 150 had auditioned. Does anyone know if they have accepted anyone yet? Just a thought.</p>
<p>-Nick</p>
<p>Yep my friend got in CCM from the Jan 22 date... so he now has to choose btwn CCM and UMich, what a shame! lol. Another one of my friends got in for dramatic performance (he auditioned for MT as well). Is your friend, by any chance, the blonde who was asked to sing her song again in head voice? Someone at the Otterbein audition this weekend was talking about how she was put on hold. MT gossip goes national! haha</p>
<p>I was pretty pessimistic about the "hold" deal until I found out that there are like 3 CCM freshman who got in off being on hold. So maybe it's not THAT much of a crap shoot. ?? Thanks for the words of encouragement as well. :)</p>
<p>reject's and safeties and Chicago auditions:</p>
<p>Hoofermom - what are your safety schools?</p>
<p>Everyone, I'm reading every day in anticipation of going through this process next year with my son. Wow - making me nervous!!! At least I can point to this thread when the rejects come. </p>
<p>NYU Tisch auditions - can anyone tell me when NYU is going to be in Chicago this year? I was looking at the schools' schedules - the ones my son wants to audition for - and NYU has nothing on their web anymore except Atlanta and Houston. I'm trying to figure out how to fit all of this in. The unified group does not list NYU, but I have an idea that it may be at the same time. Are any NYU auditions on the weekends? My son will not be in their advanced dance category. When I called, they told me to just look on the web site 11/1 and 12/1. Hard to plan!</p>
<p>Jamimom - My son wants to do the Juilliard drama auditions also, in addition to maybe 10 MT's. It looks like we will spend a fortune traveling next year because I can't see that Juilliard auditions are at the same time as anyone else in NY or Chicago. Anyone know otherwise?</p>
<p>Thanks. The board may not seem active, but I have nothing to add so don't write every time I'm on. I'm definitely watching.</p>
<p>Safety Schools</p>
<p>Of course, nothing is really a safety school unless you get in. And some of them are excellent in one or two areas but not all three, or maybe they're not in "glamour" locations, or maybe they have newer programs. I don't want to actually list names until she makes a decision, but the one that she's very excited about is a California school with a non-audition BA program in Theatre that has a minor in MT, a minor in Dance, and the possibility of a semester abroad that she is focused on. Although she has auditioned for the BFA program, she's leaning towards the BA and hopes she has the right stats to get in. Of course, her first choice schools are BFA programs, and we're still hoping those come through.</p>
<p>I got my decision letter from PSU today, a lot earlier than I expected I must say. I was defered until all of their auditions are over. Blah! I mean, I'm happy that I'm not rejected but it's a little dissapointing that I'm gonna have to wait till mid March unitl I know. I don't know how I'm gonna handle that cause this past week seemed to go by so slowly! Monkey do you know anything about deferals at PSU? how many tend to be accepted? How many kids there now were defered to begin with. Anything about defering at PSU that you know would be great!</p>
<p>I have been reading this thread for about a year and have a son at a performing arts hs and he is in his third year so we are entering the college zone. This thread is about performers and I am wondering about composers who are interested in musical theater. He has had two of his musicals produced and staged locally. Is there anyone out there who is interested in this aspect or who has had experience in getting their son or daughter into a program for composing for the theater?</p>
<p>mtfan,
I really cannot speak with assurance regarding deferrals at Penn State. I do know that all the students in the sophmore class ( my D's class ) were straight acceptances. I'm not certain about the current freshman class. I know that there are two more on campus auditions as well as the unifieds to go before the process is over. I wish you the best and echo the sentiments of the many wise voices on this thread: although initial disappointment can be painful, there really is a good fit program out there for everyone. Most of the time things do work out for the best.</p>
<p>Hugs to Denvermom's D and to NewMTMom's D. Denvermom...sent you a private message. NewMtMom, no longer have your email address so could not send you a note....but let me tell both of you, I feel the letdown for your kids and I know it is tough. Others have already said all the really right stuff. I truly hope your girls do not think twice about their talent. The odds are tough and in the end many talented kids do not get into a certain place and various factors enter in. I know at this time next year, they will be happy in some college program and this aspect will be a distant memory but right now it is a fresh reality and pretty tough. There is more than one place where a young adult can be happy and thrive at college and it will happen. Like Freelance said, we both know some kids who did not get into UM, who got into a few other top programs and also know some in at UM, who did not get into some other programs, so you can't take each single decision too seriously on how the others will turn out. We all knew it was gonna be tough for these kids but something will work out but it is hard to go through these disappointments. </p>
<p>My D did not get anything from UM yet though auditioned that same day (Jan. 14) but we all live in various states. I guess Broadway32nd is in that same boat and my D's close friend from FL (male) who was there that day has not yet gotten a letter yet either. Not reading a thing into that! My feeling overall after hearing the presentation and just looking at the situation is that very few will be admitted this soon because they do not want to fill up the slots when there are many more auditions to go. I think if anyone even ends up getting onto what UM termed the "maybe" pile, it's an accomplishment and not a done deal til April. Does anyone know anyone who has gotten onto the "maybe" pile yet at UM from the first couple audition dates yet?</p>
<p>Broadway32nd and MTFan, congrats to you both for the deferrals....CCM, PSU....truly a fine outcome for now and a positive thing. Think positive thoughts. Broadway32nd, you ARE in at two schools.....and that has got to feel good. I only wish! It will be a long wait for most kids to have one in the bag. </p>
<p>I told my D that you guys heard today from UM, so I imagine there will be some anticipation tomorrow. </p>
<p>While we all would like to see the kids get acceptances, I think you have to be grateful if your kid comes out of an audition and feels they did the best they could and it went well, there is nothing more they can do. Keep giving it your best shot. This is all part of this field. I am sure they are all talented or they would not have entered this competitive admissions situation. Keep the faith....break a leg and onto the next audition. My daughter is half done the actual auditions...four down, four to go. I hope one works out and my fingers are crossed for every kid I know on this forum....a really great bunch. It has been fun meeting some of you at auditions!!
Susan</p>
<p>Well, I know and adore Hoofermom's beautiful and talented D, so to her and all of your wonderful CC kids, I'll share what I always reminded my S when an audition didn't work out. The judges of the Miss CA competition didn't pick Michelle Pfeiffer and the judges of the Miss America competition didn't pick Halle Berry. If those two women had let that stop them, think of the fabulous opportunities and lives they would have missed! So, chins up and razzle dazzle 'em over the next several weeks! Fingers crossed for everyone!
TX Mom</p>