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This wording is problematic in other ways than its syntax. Let’s just not make assumptions that a rejection from one of these programs means that the application lacks talent or artistic potential. My daughter was rejected by BU, but accepted to three programs that are arguably more competitive. Even if she had not been accepted to those (or any) programs, that does not mean that she does not have “potential.” I can think of a dozen other examples of acting students who were rejected from various programs, but accepted to others. As someone who has sat on acceptance committees (not for theater) I can tell you that these decisions are complex. You can’t read much into them. It would be a mistake to be discouraged by a few rejections.</p>