<p>My D was deferred from her EA and ED school. I would love some insight into what this really means. Clearly, programs which take such a limited number of students are not eager to fill too many slots in December- understandable. But what, really, are the chances of getting in RD? Is there anything that one can be doing while they wait to help increase there chances? Any words of wisdom? Anyone deferred from a MT or Theater audition program and then accepted later? She is devastated but I am trying to look on the bright side. Knowing what I know now, I don't think auditioning EA was our greatest decision.</p>
<p>Don’t worry yet. She is still in the mix, and that is a positive thing. Many kids make it off the deferred list. Don’t second guess yourself.</p>
<p>Don’t panic. She should NOT be devastated. She has passed the first hurdle!</p>
<p>There are three possible outcomes, and your daughter got the one in the middle. She could have been denied, deferred, or accepted. As mtmom2014 says, she is still in the mix.</p>
<p>I have a suspicion that there are few outright acceptances compared with denials and deferrals, especially for girls, but it probably varies from school to school.</p>
<p>Is this her definite first choice school? If so, I recommend having her write a gracious “thank you for your continued consideration” note mentioning that it is her first choice.</p>
<p>My D was deferred as well. Kinda wishing we had not applied EA and was just in the regular pool to begin with. Feeling the disappointment twice (if she is denied in March) won’t be fun.</p>
<p>My daughter’s friend received a deferral in the “real world”, but that school only gives no’s or deferrals this early in the game and the deferrals only went to 5% of the early applicants. A deferral is not a No and that’s fabulous!!</p>
<p>It is so hard, but she is going to have to try not to focus on that, as she begins her other auditions for all her RD schools. The whole “waiting in limbo” thing is awful! I feel for you guys!</p>
<p>Ugh!! Thank you for your hopeful comments. Bisouu- I agree- this could be like double jeopardy. Not looking forward to There are many plusses to attending one of these phenomenal theater summer programs BUT falling in love with a school that you may not get into (AND are convinced is the #!/only place you belong) is very hard! I truly believe that things will work out as they are meant to. Congrats to all who have received good news!! And thank you to all for your comments- they do help and are appreciated.</p>
<p>I am surprised at how quickly these kids bounce back. I guess that is a must for the type of business they plan to be in. On to bigger and better things…</p>
<p>A deferral is definitely not a no, and actually, your child has an additional chance to show the school they are serious contenders. Make sure you send them your children’s updated transcripts for this semester. It does not hurt to let them know you are still very interested in their program either, but not in an in your face way.</p>
<p>The waiting is the hardest part, after the actual audition!!!</p>
<p>Everyone should send in their 1st semester grades or ask your counselor to do it if your school doesn’t do it automatically. A friend of mine was offered a huge scholarship when she was initially accepted, but then got an addition to that with her higher grades from the first semester!</p>
<p>Where do you send updated information- the admissions department, directly to the theater department , or both? Worried that new rec letters, awards. etc. will just get stuck in a file if sent to admissions and that the theater department (who has to really want you!!) may never see it. BUT… don’t wan’t to seem to pushy. Thoughts???</p>
<p>The waiting is so hard- just try to remember this is only the beginning of this crazy ride and there will be many wonderful surprises and great news along the way. There’s a long way to go. It seems to me, like the deferrals are more reflective of the academic side of things as I think the theatre departments make up their own minds based on the audition. How did you feel your child’s “stats” compared to their typical freshman class? The theatre departments typically ( though not always-I understand that) don’t really seem to be all that concerned with
what other people (drama teachers, community theatre directors, etc) think of your child. They often say they want to assess potential and fit for themselves. Therefore, I would send any additional letters, updated test scores, first semester grades, etc directly to admissions. But, I also think it’s a good idea to send a follow-up note to the theatre department reinforcing your strong interest in them and why you feel you are a good fit for one another. If they remain your first choice, let them know! You could certainly mention any new awards in that note. Stay on their radar. Send a thank you note to your auditors if you haven’t already.</p>
<p>I think that the EA deferrals here are for kids who have already auditioned, so it is important to let both sides of the school know. The grades go to admissions, I would send an updated resume (if applicable) and a thank you letter or a letter letting them know you are still interested to the theatre department.</p>
<p>As the Denieds are coming in for friends of my D, the deferred status isn’t looking so bad…</p>