<p>Also rejected over here! </p>
<p>Hugs to everyone who got rejections today. I kind of gave up on waiting for the news-- my D has only her very top schools to hear from and I already know what no news means for now.</p>
<p>I agree compadv. My D and I had a great time in Chicago. She loved auditioning, and one of the reasons I wanted her to go was to see how competitive it is. It was a great experience. </p>
<p>But I think the process is structured to be profitable, and it probably is due to the lack of arts funding. I just think people need to realize what they are getting into. (I also think the AP system is about making money, but that is a completely different thread!:)</p>
<p>If I were to do it again, I might have suggested she look more at the schools who prescreen.</p>
<p>It is nice to be in good company! 
And at least we don’t have to sit all day and hit refresh on the stupid portall! It’s going to be warm here today so now I can go clean the garage… and wait for the mailman. </p>
<p>You are all the best! Misery loves company. Enjoy the beautiful day. Onward and upward !</p>
<p>Those rejections sting so bad no matter if you are expecting them or not. We have a pile for those but I will say I kind of appreciated the ones that sent out right away or who told you up front if you didn’t get a call back or whatever that you weren’t being considered. That did help…rip the bandage off quickly so to speak. It was so tempting at unifieds to do a bunch of walk ins and I must admit I was the one saying “how about here? Want to try here?” My son was the one who said lets just focus on the ones we came to do. Bottom line is we had a great time together on our little adventures to DePaul, UNCSA, and then in Chicago for unifieds. When it is quiet here next year because he is off at school I will have those times to look back on. We shared great conversation and time together that I would not trade for all the acceptances in the world…although he might…lol He is the youngest of my 4. I forget who said it on here but you were right…they need to follow those dreams now while they are young and not have to wonder “what if?” Good luck to everyone! These kids are all far ahead of those who stayed home!!! Plus you never know if a last minute surprise might show up in your in box!</p>
<p>Agreed, Chicago Unifieds was a great experience. It was lovely to be surrounded by people who know what your going through. </p>
<p>I do think more schools should start doing prescreens. It would be more efficient for both parties. </p>
<p>Congratulations dreamer18! Seems like these hold-out surpises, make the thrill even more heartfelt!</p>
<p>josh703, so sorry to hear about BU. We were rooting for you! But you have a wonderful pile of accepatances awaiting! </p>
<p>I am so sorry for all who did not wake up to happy news and happy for those who did. My son came home for spring break today and I cannot believe it was just a year ago we were figuring out where he was going to be coming home from. </p>
<p>BU is a no for my D…one more and we are 0 for 8…. </p>
<p>This process is horrible. Schools should be upfront about what they really want in an applicant.</p>
<p>So sorry bisouu! But your D has had such a great attitude and your posts have been so inspiring! </p>
<p>@actingmt the thing is that schools don’t know what they want all the time. Each applicant can bring something different and unique to its company. They want a diverse class.</p>
<p>No, I understand. But having watched this process play out for a couple of years with a variety of kids some of it is more predictable than we realize. Without getting into specifics there are levels of training that vary by school and sure there will be outliers but it’s not as random as we are led to believe. National coaches know this and can tell a student which schools are realistic for them so it’s not as though it’s a secret. It’s just hard watching so many hopeful high schoolers go through all of this only to be rejected over and over again. Sigh.</p>
<p>UGH!!! D. wait-listed for Boston BFA Acting program- after initially being deferred ED. The agony of this wait was a killer- while I’m thrilled that there may still be a glimmer of hope, I feel like this is prolonging the pain.</p>
<p>I don’t know how to add anything to these lists (and I am afraid to screw them up!) but if anyone would like to update: </p>
<p>D was accepted to Emerson- BA Acting, University of Illinois- BFA, Tulane-BA, Muhlenberg- BA, and Chapman-BFA Waitlist. Still waiting on NYU and Syracuse. BU was her dream school!! Congrats to all who have had happy news this week and sending light and warm thoughts to those whose kids are hurting.</p>
<p>My D was rejected as well. This one was tough.</p>
<p>It’s always hard on the girls… so many more of them to fill the same spots. </p>
<p>My D got rejection from her dream school, UCLA. I knew she would, she knew that too, but still had hope until she opened the letter. I can’t tell that to her but I am secretly glad. I think NYC would be better for her college years, LA can wait! ;)</p>
<p>S wait-listed at Purchase, DePaul and BU : / </p>