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04-03-2008, 10:22 AM
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| Has anyone been rejected from a school but accepted by the music?
I had applied to East Carolina University in January but I was rejected due to the fact that I did not have the 4th year math (a year beyond Algebra II). But I met and surpassed every other requirement. It was only the math that held me back but I'm willing to take a math over the summer at a community college so they could accept me in the Fall.
I auditioned there for voice anyway and it went very well. I was the only male that day and I had been speaking to the Dean of Admissions for the School of Music for weeks prior. My question is can they accept you and override the University's decision if they want you bad enough? | 
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04-03-2008, 10:43 AM
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| Most departments cannot override the decision of the school for admission, but many do have some influence. Did you get an acceptance for music? Their requirement for math beyond Algebra II is pretty clear so I doubt the music, or any department, could get around that. | 
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04-03-2008, 09:12 PM
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| Well I'm supposed to find out sometime this week so we'll see about that. But the Dean of Admissions for Music said that there are only two types of people they can accept if they don't have the 4th year math, sports players and music majors. | |
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04-03-2008, 09:22 PM
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| It seems like it may be a possibility if they will waive the requirement as the Dean indicated. Considerations in your favor would be your prior grades in the 3 years of math, your overall academics, and the strength of your audition.
Good luck to you. | |
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04-03-2008, 09:48 PM
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| Well that's a horse of a different color. | |
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04-04-2008, 08:08 AM
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| Tell me about it! I've been freaking out for the past couple of days. I'm thinking if I get rejected, I'm going to drive down to Greenville, NC and make an appointment with admissions. I'll present them with all of the information on the summer math class I can take either at a community college or online and say "Look, I haven't take no for an answer yet and I'm extremely determined to get in." | |
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04-04-2008, 03:58 PM
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| All right... I GOT ACCEPTED TODAY!!!!! But tell you me what you think of this...
Dear Kyle:
Congratulations! Based on the results of your performance audition, musicianship test, music theory diagnostic, and interview, I am pleased to offer you a place in the freshman class of music majors for the Fall of 2008. Blah blah he goes on to say some other things and then he says this, "We will notify the Admissions Office of your successful completion of the School of Music's audition requirement."
Now can someone tell me if you think I am now accepted into the university? Please give me some feedback! | |
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04-04-2008, 04:43 PM
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| Sounds like an acceptance to me - to the music department. But there may be a separate acceptance to the school. | |
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04-04-2008, 05:10 PM
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| Too bad it is late Friday afternoon....could be a long weekend. I suspect it will all work out, perhaps with a registration hold until you finish that math requirement. Music departments can be very persuasive with admissions! Good luck. | |
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04-04-2008, 06:19 PM
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| I'm in the opposite situation: got accepted to a school, but didn't get into to music program. Boo. And since I'm a transfer, I can't just go as an undeclared and try outfor the program later... I have prereqs done and all that and am expected by now to choose a major and stick with it. | |
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04-04-2008, 06:35 PM
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| Stay positive! I would really be surprised if the ONLY reason you aren't admitted to the college is because of one lousy math class. As long as you agree to complete the required math class ASAP (maybe in your freshman year or this summer?), there shouldn't be a problem. Don't give up, though -- be sure you communicate. Most schools are a little bit more lenient with music performance majors when it comes to prerequisites. Good luck! | |
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04-05-2008, 07:35 PM
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| Thank you violinmom! That was very nice of you to say that. And thank you to all who have commented on the subject. The more the better, seriously. Hah, yeah, it has been a long weekend but I guess I will talk to the dean on Monday and follow up on everything. | |
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04-24-2008, 09:01 AM
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| I was admitted yesterday into the University on a special talent admission's request. Thanks to all for the input! | |
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04-24-2008, 02:15 PM
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| Congratulations. | |
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