I am a current undergrad violinist and got waitlisted at NEC. This is my top choice, and I let my first choice teacher know that I am ready to commit if I can get off the waitlist. The teacher responded immediately saying that they are in contact with admissions and the office knows that the teacher wants me to attend NEC. The teacher also said that they are optimistic but can’t say anything decisive at the moment. I haven’t experienced waitlists for undergrad auditions so I was wondering if anyone had stories to share (if they got off, when they were notified, scholarships, etc.) Thanks!
I can’t answer and others will come along. Just want to comment that of course this year is different from other years. Some colleges may have larger waitlists because the coronavirus situation means internationals may not come, or even students from other parts of the country. Then again, people may be getting off the waitlist more easily. Not sure! There is a lot of uncertainty and people are nervous.
Hope you get in. It’s great that the teacher wants you. Good luck!
Here’s hoping for you! I think you’ve done your best for notifying.
Each waitlist situation is unique, but I can offer a good story - which many of us need at this point! My family’s waitlist experience (following an uncharacteristically poor audition) ended up being an admission to a studio match better than the one requested and the highest scholarship offer in our family of multiple kids, multiple music degrees. I hope you have the same outcome!
Thank you two! I agree that we all need some good stories to lift our spirits right now. My degree recital and commencement were cancelled so good news with grad results is what I’m hoping for! Any more stories is much appreciated!
My D came off two waitlist (but for MT and acting). One was in April, I believe. I know the last one was early May. She had decided on VP by that point so she simply declined them…so no idea if money would have been available.
Good luck. People do come off wait lists!
Thanks for your comments! I just got off the waitlist!
Hooray, @Anone123! That is fantastic news! My S is on the waitlist for 2 schools and hoping that he will get off at least one- with money.
Congrats @Anone123 ! My D is an undergrad at NEC (also violin) and loves it there!
My S just got a call from Miami Frost inviting him for admission off the WL! Yahoo! Now we’ll wait to see if any scholarship comes with… doubt it. He is thrilled but also now back to review since he had narrowed down to the top 2 and declined all other acceptances/scholarships.