<p>I know it seems so horribly late to be posting such a question, but recent events have thrown things into question and distress.</p>
<p>I was rejected from Ithaca (musical theatre) and was informed of this via phone, when I called them asking after my application status. My letter hadn't arrived. So they told me I didn't make it over the phone. I was disappointed, crushed, but pulled myself together and moved on. That was in early April. I was rejected from Elon musical theatre but accepted academically in February and I paid my deposit there. I plan on pursuing Theatre Studies at the university, since I didn't make it into the audition-based programs but still want to act.</p>
<p>Now.</p>
<p>I just got my official rejection letter from Ithaca. It's the end of April. Inside, they tell me that my rejection was based on my choice of major and that if I had chosen something else, I would have been accepted, as my grades are more than good enough for the school. They told me that they would be happy if I contacted them as soon as possible and provided an alternative area of study because they'd love to have me. I don't know if this means if I'm waitlisted or not (it didn't specifically say) but... </p>
<p>I don't know what to do. I've distanced myself from my other schools, have grown attached to Elon, have a roommate waiting for me there already, family, friends. The weather is something I can bear in North Carolina, because I know I would be miserable in a New York winter. But as I still want to do musical theatre, the exposure is higher in New York. But this letter from Ithaca was sent at the beginning of April and only arrived now. If they truly wanted me, wouldn't they have said so over the phone? I can't withdraw my deposit from Elon past May 1st and it's the 30th here. If I withdraw, I lose my place in housing and course selection.</p>
<p>Ithaca College was my first choice. If I go, I'd take the Theatre BA, which has essentially the same courses as Elon's Theatre Studies major. The only positive point I can see in attending Ithaca (if it isn't too late) is its proximity to New York City and thus, theatrical mecca, as it were.</p>
<p>I never thought I'd have to make such a decision. I'm 90% sure I'm still going to push on through with Elon but... I don't know. I want to break into the business and friends of mine seem to think it will be far more difficult for me to do that in NC. I understand where they're coming from. But in terms of where I'll be happy? I've already decided Elon. But there's that 10% that's still uncertain.</p>
<p>... has anyone been in this situation, either as a parent or student? Should I contact Ithaca and thank them for their offer and move on, or should I, as my Mom keeps telling me, "keep my options open"?</p>