<p>VTBroadwayBaby....sending a hug your way. I know all of this is rough. As you know, the odds of getting into BFAs are so tough and you also are a transfer applicant (is that the case with your boyfriend I am assuming as well?), so the odds of you both getting in, let alone any of the same places, are long ones. While I know it is tough to be apart, I truly believe that young men and women need to pick their colleges independently of the boy/girlfriend factor. If the relationship is meant to be, it will continue long distance. Picking schools with a boy/girlfriend can often turn out poorly because a lot of times young relationships don't last even if they end up going to the same school. The choice of a college is a big decision and should be made for concrete reasons and criteria irrespective of which friends are attending where. Hopefully you can each pick your college around your options and what is best for you personally. </p>
<p>In any case, if you end up at Hartt and he attends Plymouth State, they are both in New England and so perhaps occasionally each of you can go visit one another and then there are cell, IM, facebook, email, etc. and all your school breaks. I am sorry that your boyfriend didn't get into a BFA program, but truly he got into a BA audition program that will work out just fine for him and so he fortunately has some place good to go. It could be worse. I realize it is not as wished for, but life has setbacks here and there and you gotta plow forward and positive things will happen. You won't be the first to go to college and have a boy/girlfriend going elsewhere. It is very very common. You guys will deal with it, even if it feels disappointing right now. Right now, focus on each of your own educational paths. The relationship should be secondary to the college decision. I know how important it is in your life. If it was meant to be, you guys will make the most of the situation. Time will tell.</p>
<p>in the words of one of my favorite jason robert brown songs "people think i'm failing...they never understand that temporary setbacks are part of what i've planned!"</p>
<p>it'll be okay, VTBroadwayBaby, though i know it's really hard. we can miss our boyfriends when we're together at hartt.</p>
<p>You're probably sick of hearing this, but everything happens for a reason. When you look back on this, it will become apparent. God Bless You</p>
<p>PS...one of my older brothers went to University of Hartford and then his girlfriend from HS decided to pick the same school because of him mostly. Very soon after they started, they broke up. </p>
<p>Going to the same school isn't going to improve the chances of staying together. You may break up if you attend the same school as well as if you are apart. The relationship will endure for the right reasons or not. You should pick your college for the right reasons so you have no regrets.</p>
<p>VTBroadway,</p>
<pre><code> I'm so sorry. I know how disappointed you must be.
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<p>ozie. thank you for all your kind words. my boyfriend is in fact a high school senior...there is two years between us!
we both talked before applying and knew that this might happen. we discussed that we are GOING to stay together despite being at different schools. i think that, for us, a long distance relationship will work out...because we are very much in love...and we have a pretty mature attitude toward our relationship. we both also agreed how important our careers are, and that we HAVE to pursue our goals...even if it means being apart.
so, yeah NH and CT aren't terribly far apart....and we can visit. it'll be harder if i end up going somewhere else, should i be accepted.
it will be a good test of our relationship...to be apart...but i think we will make it. i was at skidmore last year...and he was back home at school...and so we had a little bit of a long distance experience...and we did great...we've been together now for almost two years. the saddest thing about the situation to Me, is that I have loved doing theatre with him...and if we are at separate colleges...i won't have that opportunity to watch him grow and develop as a performer...that is a shame, i think....but at least ill get to see how he has changed when i go see him in shows at plymouth</p>
<p>thank you for your words of encouragement. i can't imagine how it must feel to be a parent...because you feel so sad when your child is rejected from schools...i feel so sad for him about his rejections. but he is sooo strong, and has the best attitude about it. he knows he is ending up where he is meant to be, for now. he truly amazes me.next year, he might try transferring to a BFA program if he still wants to. we'll see.
but, good luck to any of you in a tough position, like this...being separated from someone you love so much. best wishes!!</p>
<p>amy</p>
<p>thanks to everyone for all your comments....it IS dissappointing...but im okay now</p>
<p>I'm really confused with Ithaca. Is there any chance they will be sending out acceptances? And has anyone been accepted to their BA program from here?</p>
<p>I auditioned March 10th, and I've been calling, and they said my audition was sent to admissions. Then I called again today, and they said I'd be hearing shortly.</p>
<p>Is there ANY chance this isn't a rejection? Of course I'd give anything to get into the BFA program, but I'd be just as thrilled to be in the BA program. I donm't understand why it's taking so long though since many have heard from my audition date already!</p>
<p>My D auditioned for Ithaca in November and just received her rejection letter on Saturday. A friend of hers that also auditioned in November STILL hasn't heard anything. But Roosevelt is further behind than Ithaca, as we are still waiting to hear from them. At least Roosevelt sent an e-mail in early March saying to expect the letter the end of March (even though its now the second week in April). When I check her application status at Roosevelt, it just says the result letters are in the mail. Doesn't really matter, she's already been accepted to the two school that she got the best feeling about. I feel like I've been telling my D for months now, I bet you find out something today.</p>
<p>broadwaygirl,</p>
<pre><code> I heard that someone got into Ithaca on Sat. with a big scholarship, so don't give up yet!
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<p>Hmm, Ithaca is crazy in making decisions. I auditioned at the Unifieds in mid-February and heard back mid-March. I'm still waiting on OCU...I auditioned March 23 (I know, late) but I want to hear so I can make my decision!</p>
<p>Rejected from BU, USC, Ithaca, and Carnegie Mellon. Wait listed from Buffalo and Fordham</p>
<p>Rocketlove I'm still waiting to hear from OCU as well. I got my letter for Dance performance and for BFA in Acting, haven't heard anything for MT.</p>
<p>Rejected: Syracuse, CMU, Ithaca, NYU, Fordham, Marymount Manhattan
Waitlisted: Muhlenberg
Accepted: New Paltz (BA in theater)</p>
<p>I guess CMU pre-college didn't help as much as I thought. This is the worst. :(</p>
<p>Does anyone know anyone who's gone to New Paltz for theater?</p>
<p>Broadwaygirl89, I am soo sorry . I know it feels bad now but I have heard SUNY New Paltz is a good school. A guy in my school is also going for theatre I think. I am assuming you are a new york resedent as am I.</p>
<p>I am from NY! I really didn't want to end up at New Paltz just because it's not a prestigious theater school, but I've tried to look on the bright side. I can always transfer/it's close to Manhattan, and I guess since they liked my audition, they'll really work with what I have.</p>
<p>It's just so stressful/frustrating! I can't believe I waited this long for Ithaca with all this hope, just to be rejected over the phone today. =(</p>
<p>BWYGirl89 - I wish we were there so I could give you a big hug! It is crazy how things work out. New Paltz does have a great reputation for acting. I think it is really important not to measure yourself by "names" of schools. There is much more to be said for perserverance and working with the opportunities you have to become the best you can. Knowing you, I have no doubt that you will shine!!!</p>
<p>I agree with Evasmom.....put your all into your college education and training and make the most of it and you can succeed. The measure of your success will not be the name of your college but what you do with your education and your own talents once it comes to the auditions for professional work or whatever you pursue down the line. Keep going for it.</p>
<p>rejected from Ithaca....four more to hear from.
Catherine Mcneela, said I was to hear my decision from Elon by or on the 10th of April...but i havent heard as yet....so im just waiting, and not expecting anything, just trying to prepare myself for medical school next year...
ill just see what happens...pray and cross your fingers for me..im really hoping that something comes up...but if not, i guess im ready for it..
thank you guys for your support!</p>
<p>Kaylagurl, I am hoping you get the news you are hoping for. I think at this late date of April 11, given the slow mail to Barbados from the US, it is fair to ask the remaining colleges to inform you via email so that you can weigh your decisions in a timely way by May 1.</p>
<p>That issue aside, IF it turns out that your BFA programs do not come through for you and I don't think you had BA back ups?.....there are various options you can consider. It NEED NOT mean you give up your pursuit of Musical Theater. You can take a gap year and get further training, as several CC posters have done with success and try again the second time and this time have a more balanced list of schools. You can attend a BA school with a theater department (not sure you applied to any of these?) and pursue your love that way and possibly consider a transfer in a year. I think once you have your results in hand, you can explore the various options of what you do next. It may be a bump in the road but it need not be a dead end.</p>
<p>My son received his rejection letter from Ithaca today. Whaaaaa!. It's all OK though, he's fine where he's going.</p>