Anyone know anything about OU admissions when/how?
FYI, a no today from Molloy/CAP21 via snail mail
@belleforbroadway Tom said letters would likely go out this Friday, before they leave for Spring break.
The CMU results usually starts the waitlist domino game…all those kids admitted can only choose 1 and things start to fall! Good luck to those waiting!
@jenniferm1973 Thanks! I guess that one will be next week’s news. lol.
Emerson notified on 3/15 last year and 3/14 in 2015.
My notes from Oklahoma say last year they made yes calls during their spring break. Dr. Mortimer said if you don’t hear yes or no by the end of their spring break week, assume you are on the waitlist. Their spring break ends 3/24.
@#booknerdmom congratulations! I finally got to see the shape of water and all I could think about was that Richard Jenkins Went to IWU! I adore him. So happy for you and the merit as well 
My D auditioned at Point Park during NYC Unifieds. Of all her auditions, it was the one she described as the most unfriendly. In fact, she was so turned off that she elected to skip the dance call. Such a stark contrast to all her other auditions.
@dramamama2022 Thanks. The waiting, the waiting, the waitinggggggg…
Since this is a ‘venting’ thread, I hope nobody minds me doing this here. I literally have nowhere else to do this, with people that will understand. (It is long, so I understand if people tune me out after a while).
I’ve been MIA here for a few weeks, since receiving a couple of big rejections. And they just keep pouring in (as recent as today). I didn’t want to know when they were coming; didn’t want to stalk the portals, logging in to try to analyze what certain things meant. So I stayed away, and just dreaded the mailman, and dreading all calls from my d while at school (in case she got some sort of message).
I am beyond happy for those who are getting the acceptances, and I know how proud and relieved some of you are, but since my child has not one acceptance thus far, it’s very hard to read it all here. I don’t mean this to sound like a pity party, and I knew going into this with her that this would be a possibility, but I honestly didn’t expect NO acceptances. She passed 4 out of 5 pre-screens, which obviously got her hopes (and mine) up. Silly us. I am actually most grateful for the one failed pre-screen, as the early rejection was much easier to deal with (since there was no audition, and no thought of ‘I think I did well’). I don’t want to name schools, as I’d like to keep this post as anonymous as possible (without it possibly coming up in a google search that can be found by friends and family, who just can’t understand why no one wants her… or my kid finding it).
Clearly we went about this all wrong, and it’s too late for a back-up plan. I am rethinkling the entire process now. Our net wasn’t casted wide enough. I thought our number of schools applied to was sufficient (considering time and expense, and travel, all while living senior year, and being in the school musical). While we could afford what she did apply/audition to, we had to draw the line somewhere. By the last audition, she was spent. I know her limits. I thought her look and sound wasn’t typical (as evidenced by what we saw at auditions). I thought her songs and monologues were fitting (as did those who coached her) and not ‘overdone’. I just watched my kid star in her musical this weekend, at a high school that is highly selective for acceptances, then highly selective for who is cast in the musical. So while friends and family are asking me where she is going to college, all I could muster up was ‘we’re still waiting.’ (while only mentioning to one relative the rejections, with a look of shock in response). I just thought it would have been great to come home from her performance to find some glimmer of hope in the mail. Instead; nothing. A good friend of hers (whom she beat out for the lead) came home to an acceptance from a very good vocal performance program that night. Then today, mine got another rejection via e-mail (if your kid got one today, then you probably know which school). We’re running out of schools to hear from. Three, to be exact (and I have no idea of acceptances have gone out for two of them yet). I am praying hard that I can come back in here and delete (or at least update) this post, and say that I worried all for nothing.
We all think our kids are great; talent is subjective. I’ve said it here before. I don’t believe that my kid is better than anyone’s kid here. There are many talented kids out there. I guess it’s like being the valedictorian in your school and not getting into an Ivy. There just aren’t enough spots. But, it’s hard for your kid to convince themselves that it’s about the numbers. She is defeated, and I don’t blame her. She does not want to go through re-auditioning next year (as of right now), she does not want to go to regular college and take regular classes to hopefully transfer next year. I know, all she needs is one acceptance; she’ll find the ‘right fit’ and all that other stuff we tell each other in support. Some kids seem to ‘fit’ with more than one program, I guess. And only one waitlist, so the feeling of being “so close” isn’t there for all the others who flat out said no.
I don’t want any advice. I don’t think I can process it right now. I certainly won’t be having any sort of conversation with her about it today. I don’t want to answer whether or not we tried x school or y school (it[‘s too late). I just wanted to vent in a safe place. I feel like I am the only one who is going through this (while in reality, I might not be). But the last time I actually read anything here, I felt that way (and that was before her last three rejections). Y’all have been so great on this forum (and in private messages I’ve had with a few of you), so please be gentle with me (I know this post is a huge Debbie Downer). Imagine yourself in my (or more importantly, my d’s) shoes. I am trying to stay strong and positive for her. I may not even come back to read, it all depends on my day to day mood.
Big hugs to you and your daughter! @DramaQueen219
@DramaQueen219 , I just want to give you and your D a huge hug. This process is absolutely brutal. You are definitely not alone! Hoping hard for a great acceptance for your D!
Sending you hugs, @DramaQueen219 !! You are NOT alone. Many of us understand.
praying hard for you and your daughter <3 @DramaQueen219
@DramaQueen219 You honestly made me cry for you and your daughter. But we have to remember that these kids are 18, and the world is their oyster! So many choices and opportunities ahead for them! So many different paths to success! I already know she has a loving and supportive parent who will help her get there. It’s not always the timing we like. Virtual hugs to you!
@MTdaughter99: Good for you! CMU is not the end all and be all of MT training.
@DramaQueen219: Hang in there. Your daughter still has 3 schools to hear from. Here’s wishing you the best.
@DramaQueen219 I am so sorry that it’s panning out this way for your D. I am glad you felt like you could vent here. Your valedictorian analogy is so spot on. I am hoping my biggest hopes that the last three schools come through with positive - and really speedy - responses!
@DramaQueen219 I would guess there are many of us reading your post and feeling the same things. With each rejection, it gets a little harder to hear about those who are on happier journeys right now. Hugs to you and your D.
My son was just accepted into the musical theatre program at Ithaca. Just wondering if your daughter had a positive experience? Thanks.
@DramaQueen219 sending hugs…this was my daughter 4 years ago and it SUCKS. From one mom to another it is literally heartbreaking. I know what you are going through. If you need anything PM me…