Does anyone know If Webster sends the emails all at once or a few at a time? I’m scared to ask my D to check her email
My D is insisting she was told April 1st for Webster. No email here.
Since some have received emails don’t you think that the others were sent same time or around same time? I think April 1 is a long way off from today - I would suspect that news will be coming before that.
@momcares - I think you make an excellent point- and I hadn’t thought about it that way. I sometimes hesitate to recommend/discuss my kid’s program (though it may not seem that way from recent threads :)) ) b/c I don’t want to seem like I am pushing it forward (and it gets a lot of flack). But it IS the program I know.
I guess I wouldn’t describe myself as neutral (in part because I don’t think anyone really can be), so wouldn’t’ be in that position. I am happy to share opinion, but could not broker a BFA summit.
I don’t mind putting my kids’ school forward for those who express an interest in a school with some of its key attributes, which are a bit unusual among other programs commonly discussed here, since it otherwise might be overlooked in a BFA hunt (since it’s an unusual style of BA), even though I know to some here that no doubt makes me sound like a broken record. But hey, if it helps point someone toward what turns out to be a great fit for them I’m willing to sacrifice my otherwise sterling reputation. 
@mtmamabear, a student on the online college audition Facebook group who was accepted said that the faculty is sending emails randomly but “the cut off date is April 1st”
I’m confused about Webster, I thought the MT notifications came only through snail mail? Since it appears at least one student has received an email of acceptance for MT and we haven’t received an email, should we prepare D for the worst?
@Momcares’ post#3439 about ill will towards a school has prompted me to share an audition story and ask if this is unusual.
D auditioned for a total of 16 schools, and is very fortunate to have a few acceptances so far. A couple of those auditions went very well, some weren’t anything special and some she felt she didn’t do well. Regardless, she left these auditions not having a clue as to whether she would receive an offer. Same goes for the majority of the schools where she’s received rejections. As nice and complimentary as they may have been, she just didn’t know if she’d get in at these schools.
However in one case where she was rejected, certain comments/actions of the faculty members at the audition led her to believe she was really wanted by the program. She auditioned for this school at Chicago Unifieds. She did her scheduled audition with faculty members and was asked to return and meet with another faculty member who was arriving in Chicago late because of weather issues. When she met with said faculty member, she received comments such as “We all love you!” and “You are a perfect fit for our program!.” She worked on her songs and monologues at length with him. She was even asked to sing an original song after discussions about D being a songwriter. She was stopped halfway through the song and faculty member asked her to start over so he could record it! He wanted to share it with other faculty (including the department head who did not make it to Chicago Unifieds). He all but offered her an acceptance during that audition and D came out of it with the perception that she was “in”.
I should also mention that the dance call was cancelled (because faculty couldn’t get there due to the weather) and D had conflicts with all of the other scheduled dance calls. She was ASSURED that this would not be held against her and “not to worry about it”.
Fast forward almost 2 months later and nothing but a letter…“sorry, we cannot offer you a spot”. Not even waitlisted. This was a top choice for her and she had already been awarded a BIG academic scholarship that would’ve allowed her to graduate without debt.
Although luckily she now has other choices that she is excited about, I am bitter and she is still sad. It was over two weeks of heartbreak and hurt and tears and misery between the time that acceptance calls were made (and she didn’t receive one) and the day she got the rejection letter (we were at least hoping for a waitlist). Someone please help me understand why a faculty member would go so overboard with the enthusiasm and the next thing you know “sorry, not interested”?
Do others have similar stories? I have read the thread “thinking you rocked an audition but didn’t get in…” , but I’m not really seeing a scenario similar to this.
I hope I do not come across as ungrateful for the acceptances that she has received…I am truly thankful and recognize she is fortunate to have options. But I still wonder about this particular experience. If they had just been nice…“nice job”, etc, like the others schools were, there would have been much lower expectations, and much less heartache.
@Bogeyw, I’m so sorry that happened to your D. I have no idea why they would carry on like that only to not admit her! My D had a similar experience, albeit without any “acceptance words;” your example is more extreme. At this audition, D and the faculty seemed to really click; they were super enthusiastic about her personally in the interview, songs, and monologue portions (saying things I won’t mention for anonymity), and they had her and just a couple other dancers do the dance in front of others as an example of how to dance with technique and expression–everything. Rejected. Not even a waitlist. D has been a trooper and has a fabulous attitude throughout all of this, but she admits that this one hurt. It was a great shot of confidence at the time, though!
My daughter knows someone was told “we want you” and while she did get in, she heard later that she almost got “cut” at the end because of her height. And this girl is a real triple threat. I have a feeling some of them actually forget the auditions.
My Lord, @Bogeyw. That is horrible! I am sure that she has moved on, but I think I would have to contact the Department Chair for closure. That story nauseated me. I am so sorry. But, God must have bigger plans for her at another university.
@Bogeyw … I totally agree with @TNMTDAD … contact the Dept. Head.
I also agree that God has bigger plans for her!!
@KaMaMom, y’all getting ready for the next audition? Still got fingers and toes crossed and hoping that the pollen monster doesn’t kick in too soon. Please keep us updated on CC. So many of us pulling for y’all. [-O<
@TNMTDAD …Yup! Two more to go!
I have to be honest, I’m happy we added these least few extra auditions …I’ll have an empty nest by the end of this summer and I’m treasuring the time spent w/ my daughter. She’s a great road trip partner!
Break Legs KaMaMom! Can’t wait to hear how it goes!
Was at Hartt yesterday on a campus visit and heard they are still making a few more decisions. Very nice MT facility, students and Director! My view is it isn’t over until you get a definite no.
Go, @KaMaMom, go!
My D got a Hartt acceptance tonight via e-mail.
Yes, @Bogeyw, that did happen to us. Twice in fact, though one my child didn’t really care about. Sadly, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this happens in professional auditions, too. I guess our kids just have to learn to develop a thick skin and know that nothing is a sure thing until they see it in writing.
I know I’ve asked this a million times, but anyone else STILL not heard from Belmont? Audition was via video but just want to make sure a decision isn’t lost in the mail… 