<p>Forgot to mention, I got my Otterbein rejection letter. 2 rejections, 2 more to go. I am not so confident that I'll get into my other schools, though I actually thinking of enrolling at ACT in San Francisco if I don't get in anywhere. So I'll be dissappointed no doubt if I don't get in, though I'll keep pursuing what I love to do!</p>
<p>yay ACT! They only have an MFA program though</p>
<p>To all those who are experiencing a lot of rejection this year in the college audition process, I have something to share with you.</p>
<p>Just remember, there are many people who never went to college for musical theatre that have done very well on Broadway and in musical theatre all over the world. </p>
<p>This year, I was rejected from UMich, CCM, and I have yet to hear from Carnegie. Regardless, I will be attending Indiana University in the fall, though I still haven't found out about the BFA program, but their BA Theatre program is very strong and offers wide options to create your own musical theatre curriculum.</p>
<p>I'm lucky enough to hail from New York City, and I have spoken to numerous graduates of these elite programs at the gym and at auditions, and I have told them that I was rejected, etc., and they all tell me to stop worrying because these programs are NOT what make the performers. It is the performers that make the programs. </p>
<p>I've been in several professional shows in New York City and elsewhere, and I had quite an impressive resume at my auditions, but I did not fare well. Who knows what they are looking for? But, from my experience this year, it doesn't really matter what they are looking for, because if it is not you, you wouldn't want to be in their program anyway. </p>
<p>Good luck to all next year in school and I hope everyone finds success in whatever path they choose.</p>
<p>Nice letter, and I'm sure it's true.
What I am continually impressed by how mature and respectful MT performers are of others and themselves.
Maybe getting rejected builds empathy and tolerance, not to mention patience and persistence. These are great inner resurces to develop in college and in life. many people never learn such wisdom.
Thanks for posting, and good luck with the next batch of mail!</p>
<p>Ken, thanks for posting that. I was thinking the same thing, but now I'm just reassured to go with my original plan to go the school that I've already been accepted at and go from there. Best of luck in the future! :)</p>
<p>Thanks Ken, for the reassuring words from those in the know. What you said is so true - that it's the performers that make the program! We don't have the opportunity to hear enough real-world opinions in these discussions. Good luck to you - you're going to do fine!</p>
<p>My entire history as a performer has happened because of rejections that led me to do something else. I would not have had the opportunity to work with certain teachers or gain certain friends if I hadn't dealt with some bad stuff beforehand. I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason!</p>
<p>I received my Baldwin Wallace rejection today. I'm okay with it though, the school didn't really fit for me. :)</p>
<p>Hang in there, BroadwayBelle. (Love your screen name, by the way. It's pretty! :)) Good things are coming ....</p>
<p>kenmarks,thank you for the reassuring words,it really means alot.Everything happens for a reason and every once and a while I need to be reminded of this.D will make the best of what decisions come her way,that is what matters the most.</p>
<p>NotMamaRose, thanks for the support! :)</p>
<p>All I can say is I sure wish a thread like this was around two years ago when my older D was getting rejected from all of her top MT schools! We had to suffer alone. It was so difficult to see all of the acceptances being posted and nobody dared talk about rejections back then. You are so lucky to have this online "support group." </p>
<p>The reason I'm still posting here is because D No. 2 has applied to BFA Acting programs this year. This time around, however, I had her apply to more safety schools and more mid-level schools. She has gotten accepted to Montclair State for Theater Studies and is excited about that and still waiting to hear the results of the others.</p>
<p>Btw, D No. 1 is in a BFA Theater program at one of our state schools and is doing great. She is planning to pursue her master's degree so that she can teach acting.</p>
<p>At the risk of sounding trite, let me add my "things will work out" comments. Last year, we went through what so many of you are going through. The stress was enormous then, and reading these posts makes me feel back in all of your shoes. What a relief it is now not to dread the mail. </p>
<p>I tried to remind myself then of something some random person said to me during my senior year in college when I was saying, "I don't know where I will be next year." And this person said, "Stop worrying, you'll be somewhere." </p>
<p>That random sentence from a random person really had a great impact on me then (I stopped worrying) and to some extent on me last year (yes, to a lesser extent... when it's your kid it's harder not to worry). </p>
<p>You (or your MT-er) will be SOMEWHERE next year; and wherever it is, the odds are great that you/she/he will adjust and be happy, even if it was not the place the student hoped to be at. </p>
<p>Look back on CC at the numerous after-the-rejections posts of people in past years. Hey, they smiled again, sang again, acted again and life went on. Not perfect... but neither are things perfect for those who get 1 or lots of acceptances. Life has so many other facets to it. </p>
<p>I wish there were words to soothe you all. The other thing that got me through it was saying, XXX number of days, one way or the other, all of this will be over and the next chapter (whatever it will be) will begin. </p>
<p>So here's to the next chapter for everyone! May it come sooner, rather than later.</p>
<p>nytheatermom:
truly the best words ever. i think you definitely helped put my mind at ease.
thank you.
~Amy~</p>
<p>Hi, nytheatermom - your post brought tears to my eyes, as I remember last year (even though many people were not posting at that time about rejects). Just look now at how happy your daughter is where she has ended up! It really did all work out, as it did for so many of our friends from last audition year.</p>
<p>Hang in there, everyone. It should be over in about a month, one way or another. The very best news seems often to come at the very end.</p>
<p>You all are brave to post about rejects and lucky to have this support group!</p>
<p>Hi All,</p>
<pre><code> What a beautiful group of responses have grown out of this discussion about rejection. I feel very honored to be a part of this support group. Thank you.
No more new rejections came today. We still haven't heard from Elon. I purposely left the mail in the box until D got home from school. I didn't want to have it staring at me. (And I wonder why she's a drama queen!) I'm also starting to get annoyed by the constant mailings that come from schools that have rejected her for MT but accepted her academically. We need to let the schools know that she's not interested so that they can redistribute her scholarship money. It's just kind of depressing. I just keep telling myself that new scholarships may be arriving with acceptance letters!
Keep the faith!
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<p>I still haven't heard from Elon either, so I'm calling them today because one of my friends has, I just want to know. Best of luck Sarahsmom42!</p>
<p>Sarahsmom, </p>
<p>Ditto on the annoyance factor from schools that didnt accept D for MT...wonderful glowing letters about the school and how great it will be - ummmm....NOT! Obviously, admissions doesn't necessarily communicate with other departments in the school. Just brings a little pang of " what if" to the table each time.</p>
<p>Waiting as well,
MikksMom</p>
<p>As annoying as it was, that was one thing Belmont did differently from the others we went to. Of our three, they were the onyl one who would accept the applicatin for admission but wouldn't even approve it until after you had auditioned. I found it a bit strange, but clearly that might actually have it's strong points</p>
<p>Sarahsmom42, I called Elon this morning and said "I've heard phone calls for acceptances have gone out, have they made their final decisions?" I was told that "No phone calls of acceptances have gone out. There were letters sent out and should be arriving today or tomorrow or early next week." Hope this helps! :)</p>
<p>I've been rejected from four schools so far and I'm guessing the rest of my five schools will be rejections too. I know it sounds so negative but it's the only way I've found to not get my hopes up and it helps me so when more rejection letters come, I don't get as upset.</p>