<p>Haha, on quite a different note, I just got my first rejection e-mail (for straight acting, not MT) about 3 hours ago:
"Thank you for your recent audition and callback for the Juilliard Drama Division and we greatly appreciate your patience in waiting to hear about your status regarding our final round callbacks in March. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer you an opportunity to participate in our March process."</p>
<p>Sigh. I knew that my chances were really slim (only about ~40 called back), but, at the same time, I thought my audition went pretty well and I had gotten my hopes up as always. After all, I'm an optimist and a dreamer! And, of course, any and every rejection hurts.</p>
<p>I just spent the last few hours reading through this entire thread and soaking in the words of wisdom. (Also, my suggestion for those future parents who are unsure of what to do concerning opening the mail and auditions, I would suggest ask your S or D before you're stuck in this situation. ie: Before any of the letters are even close to coming, sit down w/ your child and ask them if they would prefer to be given ANY sort of envelope or for them to be notified later. Every individual is different and deals with these things in a unique matter. When in doubt, ASK before a problem arises.)</p>
<p>Anyway, I have another audition coming up this weekend, and I think this first rejection has given me more motivation to do even better on the next! I'm a bit down right now, but I'm ready to bounce back and give 'em my all. I know for a fact I'll be posting more rejections in the soon future, but I'll be looking forward to posting on the "Acceptance" thread as well!!!</p>
<p>For future posters, as the "wall of shame" from a previous post said, "You're not alone!" and I think it's wonderful that there's a place where we can talk about- not only about our successes- but also our failures. And, thus, we can grow and adjust to this hard profession that we are hurt so much by, yet that we love so much more!</p>
<p>Well, I'm currently enrolled in a different college, and we don't get mail on the weekends, so this must have been from Saturday's mail. We get the mail that came over the weekends on Mondays.</p>
<p>Congratulations to all of you posting here about your disappointments. I know it must be so hard to receive "those" letters, and OF COURSE you get your hopes up! It is so great of you to share them with others on this thread, as many are also getting them are probably not posting. They must feel just a little bit better to know that they are not the only ones feeling sad. Last year someone attempted this thread, with very few posting. With so many more rejections than acceptances being had, it is only fitting that this is a place where many can "get it out" of their systems in order to move on, and you should all be congratulated for sharing. You are helping others to put this grueling process in perspective. Shine on and keep the chins up!</p>
<p>My son auditioned at Purchase Saturday as well. He ran into a Freshman there who told him that the previous year he had not been called back, but was admitted just the same. So what they told us is true (though I had the same doubts as you did.) My son was called back and, if you can believe it, there was a second call-back (the same day) as well. While it was tedious, I must say that this was the most thorough audition my son has had so far. I suppose some kids are so brilliant just one run-through is enough. And some are probably atrocious -- though not you child or mine. But the majority deserve more than five minutes and a "thank you, you'll get a letter," don't you think?</p>
<p>Wow Doug
All those call backs at Purchase that sounds like a really good thing. Although your s met someone who got in without a callback I would think that's really rare. Also they didn't ask my d one question and it just felt like they were done. Sometimes you just know, just like you know when they really like you, but unfortunately none of it means anything you just don't know till they tell you. By the way Purchase said they will not contact you if you are rejected they will only make phone calls if you are accepted.</p>
<pre><code>We returned home from my mom's funeral Thurs, 2/23 and then had to get into the car the next day and drive to PSU. Beauiful campus, nice people. D did not get a "call back", long drive home.
It's been a blur. The services for my mom were really beautiful and I thank everyone who has been supportive of my D and me. Drake was great! I could not get over it! They were very organized, positive and very interested in D! They have a very young program and their director has only been there four years, but we were both very impressed. I'm becoming more and more convinced that quality training and is available in many other places other than "the top ten" and what you do with the training once you get out is really what will determine you success.
Good luck to everyone waiting like us!
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<p>Sarahsmom
I want to let you know that my thoughts are with you regarding the loss of your mother.<br>
Also, I agree with you regarding finding quality training outside of the "top ten". Some of the "top tens" did not make my d's list because she is interested in smaller colleges.<br>
I do think that it is important that the program be challenging and nurturing... if they can find that, they will grow as an artists. I can not wait to see where my daughter lands (2 more auditions to go!)....I'll be anxious to see where your "d" find herself as well. It's all good.</p>
<p>Sorry, Sporti, and kind thoughts, and hugs to you, too!
Sarahsmom, that must be overwhelming to lose your mom at this time. Hugs to you and yours.</p>
<p>ok, this really should of been posted ever since when i first found out about the rejection, it kind of feels stupid now that i kept it in for so long...</p>
<p>I got rejected from CCM, and for me CCM is not my top choice, but also since it was the first school i was to hear back from, i wanted to get in...because to me, if i got in (if they liked me) that would of been a sign that the other schools may of liked me aswell....ive never had anybody tell me i was good, ive constantly been turned down.... until i went to do these auditions in Chicago and NYC...so i dont know what to expect...so when i got rejected from CCM my original reaction was..since they didnt like me...there is no guarentee that any other school is going to like me....and that had me distressed, cause then i became so worried that i wasnt going to get in anywhere...</p>
<p>Now im fine...im still a bit worried, but eagerly awaiting to hear from Michigan...since that is my fav. school...and im just hoping for the best...but i feel like a real fool for waiting so long to post my rejection...:-(</p>
<p>kaylagurl, I'm in the same boat. I was rejected from FSU's acting, but I'm still waiting on their MT program. It was my first rejection as well, and while I'm most definately a MT lover--and less of a straight actor--I just figured one rejection just starts the domino effect. But, things keep moving on. We're down to the final stretch now!</p>