<p>Don’t assume it means nothing. Just don’t put all your eggs in one basket either. It most likely means you are accepted, but it isn’t a guarantee. </p>
<p>To OperaDad- Oberlin is a conservatory which means approx. 85% of your acceptance is based on the day of your audition. At Oberlin, they probably won’t deny you because of academics, especially if a teacher has sent you a message saying they want you in their program. Being a conservatory, the faculty is much more involved in the admissions process, unlike a regular university, where the music school doesn’t have the final say in overall admissions, though they can make recommendations. </p>
<p>Basically, feel excited, but not too excited.</p>