<p>Lalamusic- when did you audition for Michigan? I auditioned for straight theatre February fifth so I’m trying to figure out when I should hear!</p>
<p>i auditioned january 20 and they told us it would be about 4 weeks until we heard and i think they put it online in like 3 1/2 weeks so that was pretty accurate</p>
<p>but i also auditioned for mt not acting and those are different departments</p>
<p>My D got her first rejection by mail today. But somehow, she took it in stride. She felt there was not much connection during the audition and she did not expect much from the result. Had it been another school, the reaction would have been very different. Although she has 6 other schools, what is the probability that she will be accepted? Somehow, I am more concerned and scared than she is. Is her reaction expected?</p>
<p>^^ ParadiseMT, there was a thread last year on the Theater/Drama Majors forum that touched on how the students reacted to rejections vs how parents reacted to rejections. It might give you comfort to hear what others had to say…</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/1086096-handling-rejections.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/1086096-handling-rejections.html</a></p>
<p>jbehlend - Thank you. I am a newbie to this whole process. Though my second S has attended MT, it was not as nerve–wracking as this. </p>
<p>The thread was almost exactly a year ago! It’s really comforting to read all the messages and it surely helps. And the key message is it takes only ONE acceptance to the school the kids want to attend - despite all the other rejections. Stil waiting for the other 6.</p>
<p>@ParadiseMT, would you care to share the school that rejected your D and when she auditioned? It’s okay if you would prefer not to, but it’s very helpful for people coming along later (even next year) to see the history.</p>
<p>Also, my D’s first response back in December was a rejection. It kind of rocked my world at the time but she completely took it in stride. It didn’t bother her one bit, although I had a few sleepless nights as I wondered whether we had misjudged her talent level. I really was sort of wondering if we were crazy for thinking she would be competitive in this field. Especially since it came from a school that I was so sure would be the perfect fit for her. Fortunately for me, she received good news from YoungArts the very next day, so I was able to relax and put the rejection into perspective. She has since received a couple of very nice acceptances.</p>
<p>Really and truly, one rejection (or 5) doesn’t mean the next school won’t accept her. And as we keep hearing, but need to repeat like a mantra, “It only takes ONE!”</p>
<p>My D got her first rejection today from Rider MT. This wasn’t her first choice school so I know she will be ok, but she said she was the strongest dancer in there and they even asked if she would consider entering as a dance major, and that they were trying to beef up their dance program in MT especially. So this is definitely a mixed signal from what she walked away with; her friends go there and felt like she nailed it. Well, it is what it is. I guarantee I am taking it harder.</p>
<p>I agree, Lulusmom2 that receiving that first rejection is like a kick in the gut! The second one isn’t quite so bad, and I’m hoping the subsequent ones get easier yet. Sending good thoughts your way today and hoping for GREAT news very soon.</p>
<p>Thanks Tracy… She has already been academically accepted to Pace and Wagner so knew she was choosing one of those two no matter what her MT results. Still makes you question things especially when you feel good walking out as she did, even if she didn’t want to go there. She doesn’t know yet. :(</p>
<p>She’s still at school and I checked her portal. I am not looking forward to telling her, but she knows the odds, she has a good head on her shoulders so she should be fine. It will just make her work extra hard at her Wagner audition Sunday!</p>
<p>Lulusmom2, We know a VERY talented girl who got a rejection from Rider. Her family was a little down but being on the objective outside, I KNOW she will get some great acceptances. Yours will, too! It reflects what they need for their class vision but does not foretell future success. Good luck!</p>
<p>Lulusmom2,</p>
<p>Sorry for the cruddy news. But as a fellow mom who’s weathered the rejections AND acceptances, I would suggest (unless you and your d have already agreed otherwise) that you let her check the admission status herself. You can certainly give a nudge “have you checked with your colleges today?” but I think a good part of the process for these kids (who are setting themselves up for a lifetime of wondering what the results of an audition will be…) is for her to see it for herself, do a little processing, and then let her come to you (the ball’s in her court) for whatever support she needs.</p>
<p>You stated “even if she didn’t want to go there…” So is that school lower on her list? I agree that we parents take these rejections sometimes harder than the kids, and that there is no rhyme or reason with the pattern of acceptances/rejections…there are just so many factors we can’t control. Remember the other thing you posted about your lovely d, “She has a good head on her shoulders, so she should be fine.” Yes. She will. Disappointed? Probably. Confused by what seems like a mixed message? Again, very probable. But fine. Yes, fine. Good luck to her at her Wagner audition on Sunday. </p>
<p>Hang in there, mom.</p>
<p>You’re right. She needs to find this out for herself since this is the nature of her profession… Won’t be her last rejection… I told her though and she took it well. She did feel confused some because she said she really felt they were happy; they brought up the dance major for example. Ah well… All part of growing up. Thank you for all the awesome advice on here it is much appreciated!</p>
<p>Yes, though she has friends at Rider, she really wants to be in NYC, so it’s for the best, but she still feels kinda crappy.</p>
<p>Question re: Rider---- how did you hear? Email? Letter? Thanks…</p>
<p>On the MyRider portal.</p>
<p>We talked to a few girls at Unifieds in Chicago who said they weren’t opening any emails until they saw them all. I can’t believe you can know it’s there and not check but these girls didn’t want to see it until later.</p>
<p>Last year we got 3 rejections in 1 day (including a school very high on my daughter’s list) - that was a rough day…yet - now - it is just a distant memory! Hang in there everybody!!</p>
<p>Otterbein: cut from pre-screen
CCM: “did not meet their requirements” I was updated online 7 days after my audition then got a letter later.
UCF: just not accepted. received an email the Monday after my Friday audition.</p>