Elon Acceptances 2008

<p>After hours of waiting for Cathy to return my D's messages, my D finally got her call. I want to post our excitement, yet at the same time I know what it feels like to see the Elon acceptance list get bigger without any response. I had to search my heart as to why I was writing this. Is it pride? Or is it encouragement? Well, no other group knows what goes into these college
auditions. Unless one's been through a day of auditions, one is clueless. You mention musical theatre as a major, and people just smile and say "Oh, how nice." I'm writing to encourage. Hang in there.</p>

<p>Congratulations! We know exactly how it feels, waiting, waiting, waiting, and then that incredible sense of joy (and relief too) when happy news arrives. Elon is a fantastic program and you guys have every right to be excited :D!</p>

<p>Pianowiz, I am in agreement with you. My D got her call from Cathy yesterday...after we had totally given up hope (and after FEARFULLY and constantly checking this board during the day to see whether others had been called). Of course, we are very happy; but we SO UNDERSTAND how it feels to not get that call. The waiting (the worst part of all of this) is behind us, but my heart goes out to all of those who are still waiting for acceptances. And I'm going to keep checking the boards, cheering for all of those who have been posting. NO ONE who hasn't gone through this process has any clue what it entails and the emotions involved.</p>

<p>LizMT - hang in there, even if for whatever reason you don't get a phone call right away, remember that, and again, this is worst case scenario, slots may become available from kids with multiple acceptances that simply can only attend one school. Keeping fingers and toes crossed for you. And until you get a letter that says otherwise, keep the faith!</p>

<p>I'm in the same boat as you LizMT! I auditioned on Feb. 29th, and am still waiting for some kind of response from Elon. It's my one and only choice, and I've already decided that I'm going to Elon whether I get into the program or not. I decided too late in the year that BFA MT is what I wanted to major in, and so I only auditioned at a few BFA MT schools. Elon was immediately my first choice from the start, but I know how hard it is to get into the program. My plan is to take the BA Theatre Studies program for my first year, and re-audition next year. (If I don't get in...I'm still trying to keep the faith!) I just feel like I need to be at Elon no matter what, and I haven't been drawn to any other school like I have been to Elon.</p>

<p>MTgrlsmom - thanks fort the suggestion though - cuz I pretty much have given up hope. It's tough to see the list grow (on here and on FB) but I haven't heard anything yet, so we'll see what happens.</p>

<p>Congrats to you all who have been accepted though! That is so wonderful and you really should be proud!!</p>

<p>I'm looking forward to possibly meeting all the MT freshmen next year! like I said, I'll be at Elon either way, and I'd love to meet all your wonderfully talented kids!!</p>

<p>Got my call!!</p>

<p>i'm so excited!</p>

<p>I am so glad to hear that she is still making calls, Max! </p>

<p>Did they send letters out too?</p>

<p>I emailed Kimberly about a wait list notice, and she said Performing Arts letters were mailed on Friday and Monday.</p>

<p>I auditioned for the BFA acting program and unfortunately there is no thread for acting but if any of you know the answers to my questions I'd appreciate it! Does anyone know of anyone who has received a phone call acceptance for the acting program? Is this only for MT? Thank you!</p>

<p>I got my rejection letter today. It sucks. But I'm still gunna do BA Theatre Studies and reaudition next year.</p>

<p>Wish I didn't have to, but that's the way it goes.</p>

<p>I think two boys at Elon did that, and got in for the BFA this year.</p>

<p>The TS major offers many opportunities if you take advantage of them. My s is TS/Business. He worked crew for the first play,performed in a recent dance show and will perform in an upcoming production. You are not required to participate, but may participate in all dept. meetings and may audition for most shows with a few exceptions. He was also able to audition at NCTC and onto SETC where he received 5 callbacks for summer theatre work including one lead. He reauditioned for MT and acting and got into MT for this fall. I'm not sure of the statistics on this. The department would know that. If I can answer any questions please PM me.
herdad, this may also answer some of your questions.</p>

<p>herdad - you asked about the theatre studies BA at Elon. I doubt my son would have chosen that if he had other options. I do not think they take performing arts classes that the BFA majors take. </p>

<p>Even though it happens, I don't think going in hopes of reauditioning next year is the right reason to go to Elon for such a degree. The odds are not favorable.</p>

<p>I got my rejection too.
Too bad.</p>

<p>LizMT</p>

<p>So sorry to hear about your news from Elon. </p>

<p>Are you waiting to hear from any other schools? Maybe the news will be better. :)</p>

<p>Yeah I am still waiting to hear from Ithaca, Hartt School, Viterbo, and the Roosevelt waitlist.</p>

<p>Good luck to you LizMT!!</p>

<p>May I ask, what did you feel were the differences between Elon and the school you are currently attending that made you want to transfer?</p>

<p>HopeebeELONmom </p>

<p>WHere did you stay this last weekend in NC</p>

<p>we stayed at the Acorn Inn, and always do</p>

<p>Do you know if non A/MTmajors are allowed to audition for the shows?</p>