Oh boy…S texted me that he got a full acceptance + merit to the most competitive program he applied to, a program he has long admired! He is over the moon.
Speaking of which… in yet another twist on March Madness…S has a new girlfriend (a junior). I’m really hoping that has no effect on his decision. I’m happy for him, though, she seems really nice, and he actually has time to date now that auditions are over.
Congratulations to your son, @classicalsaxmom that’s great news! I hear your concerns about the effect of relationships on decisions, too.
How wonderful @classicalsaxmom ! My S has a newish girlfriend, too. She is a senior and is going to one of the schools S originally applied to and was accepted for engineering (when he was still hedging his bets on a music career). This worried me at first, but neither of them seem to be interested in changing any plans based on their relationship. And I’m really glad he’s got a lovely girl to enjoy all the end of senior year fun with.
Anyway, I understand your concern and I am very excited for your S’s acceptance and scholarship!
Does anyone know when Jacobs will send information on merit aid? Thanks.
I heard by April 1 on Jacobs.
@UniformMom Thanks.
And…S got another one last night! He got academic admission to one of the schools where he had previously been accepted musically. So we are up to 5 full acceptances, one accepted musically but not (yet) academically, and 3 merit packages received. One school yet to hear from - not due until later in the month
FYI to those waiting for merit info from Jacobs, I have no info as to whether it’s being done the same way this year, but last year they released it over a period of 10 days or so starting the last week in March and going into April. The information trickled out by instrument; two or three per day. They went out via email.
Important Tip:
There was a private Facebook group (had to ask to join) where they would alert what instrument was going to have merit aid released next. I think it was “IUJSOM2016UGadmits”. Assuming same procedure, start by changing the 6 to a 7, or I guess the name could have changed slightly this year. Best to start doing some searching on Facebook groups, though. Happy hunting.
Edit: Yep, just checked and it’s “IUJSOM2017UGadmits” I know last year there was one for grad admissions, too.
For those who care, Northwestern just announced.
S just got his admit to Northwestern. He now has five full admits, with money from three, waiting on two. He is waiting on - two of which he has had positive feedback, and two he hasn’t heard anything from.
And another school just sent both academic and music admits. It was the one he hadn’t heard anything from. No mention of money. So three to go.
@BassTheatreMom Hi. I just sent you a PM
Congratulations @BassTheatreMom . Great news to end the week! Keep the good news coming.
@BassTheatreMom sounds like your son has excellent choices! So exciting!
We have some additional clarity this weekend. S got an academic rejection at a school where he had a music school acceptance. He seems OK with that one being off the table, we knew that could happen at this particular stats/rigor-focused school but S kept it on the list because the prof was a good fit. At least he knows the prof wanted him.
The acceptance from a top school this week helps a lot, but he is having some of those “am I REALLY good enough to go to that amazing school?” thoughts that inevitably creep in. Any advice for helping him through that? His local music peers are telling him he’d be insane to consider any other choice, which isn’t always helpful, even though they may be right.
I’m trying to limit the college talk as much as I can until all results are in unless he initiates it, but based on what he has been saying I think S is very close to cutting two or 3 of the 5 schools he’s been accepted to, which would make the decision easier. S will not decline at any schools until he sees all offers, however. We are still waiting on one school that also would be a contender plus three merit packages.
You raise a good point, @classicalsaxmom Last year, my D got so tired of the constant college talk -from friends, family, complete strangers. Everyone asking where she’d been accepted, where she is thinking of going, why their neighbor’s girlfriend’s sister liked University A over B…While some talk needs to happen, I would definitely suggest limiting it to when THEY raise the topic (to the extent that is practical). It’s so stressful for them!
@classicalsaxmom, if the professor of the school is a really good fit for your S and liked your S a lot, he will be able to help your S to appeal an academic rejection.
There is a reason for your S to be accepted to the top school. I think you just have to keep telling him “Don’t question the faculties who chose you! They know what they are doing!”. Congratulations!
@classicalsaxmom I just sent you a message. Congrats on the top school. If he got in, he’s good enough for it. They have a lot of experience recognizing the talent, skill and teachability they want. Good for him!
@violinmom29 Well, we were told repeatedly that at this school the music school has no pull at all with admissions, the processes are completely independent and they cut music students no slack. This was clearly a sore point with the music school. The prof was a good fit but some other factors not a perfect fit so I don’t think it is worth trying to appeal, especially after seeing the stats of the newly admitted class, which are much higher than I expected.
Thanks for the vote of confidence on the top school! I am biased, of course, but I think he would do great there! I have told him that and so has his teacher. I think it starting to sink in, he was just shocked by the offer since he didn’t feel his audition was that great.
This looks like it will be a big week. Good luck to everyone who is waiting hopefully!
At last, we have the first acceptance; musician and parents are relieved!