Hey! So I am an actress waitlisted at my top choice, the Syracuse acting BFA. Rip.
I’m just wondering if anyone has any experience or anything with getting off of this waitlist? Or any advice for competitive waitlists in general? I don’t want to be too pestering or obnoxious but i really do want off the waitlist!!
Since being waitlisted, I toured again and talked to the head of the drama department and was like “if admitted I’ll come here”. He seemed pretty impressed but also reaffirmed that I won’t know for a while. I also mailed in a letter, an updated headshot and resume (since I’m now the lead in a show), and an edited artist statement. I also had my director write and send a letter of rec, which I know was killer!
Then two weeks later, I followed up in email with the head of VPA admissions who responded nicely. But again, I’m just freaked out that I won’t know for a while and I feel very frustrated and helpless with the situation. I AM grateful to be considered at all though.
Does anyone have any advice for this situation? Are there other people I should follow up with? Is it impossible to get off this comeptetive waitlist?