<p>@madbean my son was asked at 2 auditions last year “if selected, wI’ll you attend.” I think that part is fairly common - kids should be ready for it. The awesome twist in your story is the on-site offer (congrats! ). I know it makes the kids uncomfortable to hedge but the answer is rarely simple. Until the process plays out, all acceptances are known and all the FA is on the table, it is usually impossible to know!</p>