<p>While my son chose not to participate in Unifieds, he has auditioned on campus at eight schools so far (with four more to go). His very first audition was at his top (everybody’s top intimidating school) and he was rejected. He began to second-guess his preparation, was tempted to change his material, his dress, etc. but the very next audition he got excellent feedback and the closest thing to an on-the-spot offer one can hope for. I think it helped him see that it is not HE who needs to change a thing — his personality and ability will be the right fit for one of these schools. It will all work out and we’ve really only got about six weeks to wait and it will all begin to shift into place. Although the waiting is hard, I am reminded that soon enough the waiting will be over and this time will seem like a blur. I am trying to slow down and enjoy these last few months of high school life.</p>