<p>Hi. I got my Emerson letter yesturday and found out that while I was accepted to the college, I didn't get my first choice major, musical theater. At this point I've gotten quite a few rejection letters for musical theater and feel like I have to start seriously considering other options. After looking at the major change authorization form and literature I've previously received from them, I've decided to put either media studies or literature, writing, and publishing for my second choice major. I really can't see myself doing anthing in life but musical theater and if I don't get in to any of the programs I auditioned at, I will probably try to transfer for sophomore year at some less competitive programs, so if I dont' get in to any mt programs and end up going to emerson or one of my other backups it will more be because I'm interested than I'm trying to make my major a career. That being said, I've dabbled in both of the majors that I'm considering, but I've never really studied either of them as in depth as I'd liek to have going in to it as a major and I haven't been an outstanding prodegy in either, although I would say I do have some talent in both. I've definately got an interest, though. So to conclude this long post, I was jsut wondering what other people thought about these choices and if I'll look like a moron if I try to pursuit either of these, even for a year. Like is everybody learning the skills still or is it expected that you have a degree of mastery, etc. Thank you so much in advance!</p>
<p>Is there anything that says that you can't take the other major route but still participate in the theatre in another way- time permitting I mean. I can't imagine that the only people who ever do anything with theatre at Emerson are only in that major? I really have no idea about doing an alternate route at Emerson though in point of fact.But listen I think that learning alternates are good too. I figure that college may be a microcosm of what may be in the real world so maybe learning extra writing skills for at least a year is a good idea. Theater is very competitive------------- .</p>
<p>BB88,
My D got the same letter, and they were very careful to word it that you are NOT in performing arts, and you WILL NEVER transfer in to performing arts. We looked at their DVD after that to learn of the other majors and it's like WHAT? Why would you even consider that school if you didn't go for theatre? I think my D would be sick every time she had to walk by the theatre, and forget about watching the kids in any shows when she just pictures herself there.
Can't wait til she sends back her letter saying that she would never give up performing for their "alternative" degrees. I hope you reconsider settling if you really have to perform!</p>
<p>Letter sent today, for those on waitlist...Good luck!</p>
<p>Melsmom- Yeah, that was not the kindest. But, for reasons completely unrelated to that, I've found out that I didn't get in to any mt programs and decided to attend Ithaca next year, anyway, and minor in theater. For the record, I chose Ithaca because a) I really loved it as a school b) one of my best friends is going there (although this is just an added bonus and not really part of the decision) and c) (And most importaintly) Ithaca seemed to offer the most performance opportunites for non-theater majors. So that's that.</p>
<p>You go girl, and perform! I could tell that you would have been bummed going to Emerson without it, just like my D would have. It will work out, sounds like you will have more opportunites to do what you love at Ithaca. Best of luck.</p>
<p>lol, I absolutely would have, that's for sure. I really think I will get to do a ton of what I love, theater-related and not, and that I will be very happy at Ithaca. Thank you very much :)</p>