Does anyone have any suggestions on what to include in letters declining BFA offers? Starting to release our acceptances but curious what other people have included.
We haven’t yet because we are still trying to figure things out. I would think you’d write something about being honored to be accepted but you found a better fit elsewhere.
My daughter sent emails when she declined essentially thanking them for the acceptance, acknowledging that the decision was a difficult one, but stating that she had ultimately selected a program she felt was the best fit for her given her goals, just as dkmm suggested.
I think the main thing is to keep it brief and polite.
I think most portals have a decline button.
@Undercovermom1 that was generally true but my daughter still sent personal emails to dance departments she felt had been in the running while making her decision or admissions people who were truly helpful. She also had scholarship offers that she was declining and felt it was polite to acknowledge that generosity.
Yes, my D would like to respond to the Dance departments directly prior to pushing the decline button. Some of the schools were very kind and welcoming and some personally reached out to her with their offer, so I feel like a personal note is appropriate. I try and teach her you never know who you will encounter again in the dance world and impressions can make a difference. Thanks @mom2adancer your suggestions are very helpful. Now time for her to get writing.
“I try and teach her you never know who you will encounter again in the dance world and impressions can make a difference.”
Exactly. The dance world is small!