<p>Hi Everyone,</p>
<pre><code>If you've made your decision, could you please notify schools of your choice? Believe it or not, by doing so, you can be making a world of difference to someone who is on a waiting list somewhere. Thanks!
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<p>Hey Sarahsmom42,</p>
<p>I copied your last post and put it into the acceptances. It's funny, I had thought about that this weekend. I agree... it would be nice of the kids that make their final decisions to notify schools that they are excluding from their list. Just makes it a little nicer for the others who are just waiting from a waitlist or waiting from schools for decisions. Who knows... I know it's a little more work but like I said, they would be greatful if they were on the other side of the college fence. </p>
<p>Good thoughts Mom42!</p>
<p>I second that ;) lol... I'm eagerly keeping my fingers crossed that a spot opens up at a particular school!!</p>
<p>The colleges would also like to know as soon as you know your final decision. Different schools have different relationships with their admissions offices, and as a result some schools may not be able to waitlist students past the university deposit deadline who have been accepted to the university, but are not in the top acceptance pool for the MT department... if you already know you are not going to attend a college for which you have auditioned, please do contact the department directly... this may allow the department to offer "your spot" to someone else before the deposit deadline.</p>
<p>Yes, do that, please, yes! yes! yes!</p>
<p>I just wanted to add to this post to keep it on the top few. I'm sure that many students have made a final decision, or at least have eliminated certain schools where they have been accepted. Since we all know what it is like to wait for a positive result, it would be terrific if those fortunate to have multiple acceptances, or even waitlist spots, would relinquish those ASAP so that others can fill them. So please, if and when you know, let the schools know immediately. You will really be making someone's day!</p>
<p>Bumping :D</p>
<p>Bumping again :)</p>
<p>One more bump- 3rd time is a charm!! ;)</p>
<p>for serious. i'm on two waitlists...and it would be great if I could get off of at least one of em!</p>
<p>amen dramalady</p>
<p>maybe we could get a list together of people that have decided NOT to go to certain schools? Might help.</p>
<p>My guess is most are doing as requested. They do have to wait until they've received a formal letter of admission from their number 1 (remember, some know only through phone calls and that could be risky). Once the mail arrives and they've got the mail-back response for those they're not going to attend, it's time to fill those out and return them! My bet is most are doing just that but it is like signing (small) contracts, not just sending an email or making a phone call.<br>
Waiting for news is so hard, though, I know.</p>
<p>Also, financial aid awards are just being sent out now, and some have to wait to look at those before they can finally commit, even if they've been accepted to their first choice. I'm sure nobody is hanging on to an acceptance needlessly (at least, I hope not).</p>
<p>bumping this</p>
<p>I agree that we also want to let people know asap but we are also waiting on financial aid information. As soon as we get it and can look at our options, we will let everyone know. We understand the need for speed but we can't do anything without the paperwork!</p>
<p>Unfortunately I have to agree with Kaysmom. Not all the cards are on the table yet, so to speak, so for many of us, we can't let schools know that our son or daughter is not going to take a spot, because we don't know yet which school that son or daughter will be able to attend. And we haven't even heard acceptance/rejection from all the schools yet. I think unfortunately, if you are on a waitlist, you don't usually hear anything until at least May 1 and often much later, because May 1 is the deadline for kids to notify. And with so many schools just now sending decisions, and those don't necessarily include the financial piece, it is just too soon. Plus many schools make quite a few more offers than they expect to yield, so even if many people notify them that they are not coming, they still might not get to a wailist yet. I'm sorry you are waiting! I hope everything goes well for you!</p>
<p>The OP did say "if you've made a final decision" to be fair, which I think means a bit further on in the process than just receiving acceptances and such. I doubt anyone would encourage rushing through these decisions! :)</p>
<p>I know I was trying to help those waiting (by bumping) (not even our issue).<br>
Please understand that while some are waiting for f/a info...others (already) have made up their minds (this thread is just a reminder to those who are in the "know"). :)</p>
<p>Thanks so much.....(everyone knows you will help as soon as you can)...we're all trying to help eachother as would any "family". ;):)</p>
<p>Kaysmom & NYDancersmom's D's have many things to consider and no one would want them to rush their decisions. We all want what's best for these wonderful young people!! Last year, my older D had to choose between several schools. By this point, however the list had been narrowed to three schools & we notified the others. Good luck to all of you. Finances plays a big part for most and these decisions can be agonizing. I can tell you that once my D had made her decision, the rest of the school year was a wonderful relief and she enjoyed every moment!</p>