Thanks so much @Kristiern1 - mystery solved and you saved us a phone call! That must be just the way the portal looks after the academic admit so back to waiting, sigh.
@CanaDad Totally agree, yesterday was a great day at BW. We had gone to Western Michigan on Friday and they also ran a really nice audition. After the stress of Unifieds we really appreciated the atmosphere these two schools created for the kids and parents. At BW, we even got out early which was a plus for us as we had a long drive in the snow last night. The one small downside was my D did not get to see David at BW - he’s a senior who gave us a tour during the summer and was wonderful. Oh, and BW said decisions will be out on March 7. So appreciate them being specific about that. The speaker, Corrie Anne Riberdy, even made a point of saying don’t let schools bully you into thinking you have to decide before May 1. Very cool.
@luvbloominroses UCLA is fun. Their on-campus audition was my D’s last one after Chicago and LA Unifieds last year and I wished that it had been one of the first. Their info session was really good, discussing BFA vs. BA/BM and which path is most ideal for which sort of student. UCLA fashions itself as a hybrid BFA/BA program similar to NYU and Northwestern. The audition was comfortable for my D, perhaps because it’s our home state, she had done 15 or so auditions already and we had a killer avocado toast breakfast. She had friends there, current student monitors and a couple of friends auditioning the same day. Dress is very casual (D wore her well-worn Birkenstocks outside of the dance call) and the auditors spent a lot of time talking to her individually. It was a wonderful close to the audition process. Enjoy!
@32barMom Sorry this is delayed about your comment…haven’t been on the board in awhile…Syracuse audition experience was less than stellar. Main guy was not there so they had someone fill in for a very short info session (she was nice), two older men were rude and insulting in the audition rooms with most of the kids…one kid stormed out they were so insulted. The dance guy was the worst and told the kids to just get out of his room…My kid said it was the worst experience audition they have ever been through. One mom said she was going to complain. I am sad as it was a top choice because of academics. It was not the main people so all those kids wasted their time and money and don’t get a do over.
@BWmama I think having professors who are currently working in the field (whether on Broadway/off Broadway/film making) is definitely an important thing to consider. After my D graduated it was through a professor that she was able to secure an agent and a lot of the work she now gets is through professors who recommend her to peers they know are casting or from the professors themselves who call her in for readings or auditions on their projects. Once you graduate, the network you created undergrad is extremely important.
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@jbtcat Thank you. That’s what I was thinking: connections, connections, connections. There’s such a wide array of backgrounds. Every morsel of information out there is important in deciphering the ultimate decision.
Any comments about the UCLA acting program auditions? Was anyone seen by more than one auditor (in separate rooms)? In Chicago, I don’t know of anyone who was seen by more than one (passed on to another room), but I may be wrong. The auditions were not taped, hence the question…
@BWmama You’re welcome! Sounds like you are doing a great job of collecting the information necessary to make the right decision for your kid! Good luck!
Got an email back from Ball State - artistic notifications have not been made yet. Portal is just academic.
@KAT67 I’m so sorry to hear that. This process is hard enough without that kind of mistreatment adding to the mix. And it sure doesn’t reflect well on the program.
@KAT67 Have heard similar stories. Seems like a lot of kids wasted a full day. My regard for that program has really dropped significantly this week.
@KAT67 - you aren’t the first to mention this about Syracuse auditions! I would suggest contacting the head of college admissions and letting them know. I know some summer students had a tough time with that kind of treatment during their summer intensive. It’s that “beat them down and build them back up” mentality…there may be a time and place for that lesson to be taught…maybe since the business can be so harsh- but I personally don’t think an audition situation or a summer experience is the appropriate place.
@penny1234 I will most likely send a kindly worded email to the director. I have heard great things about Syracuse, so I was completely baffled by their behavior. I just wish we would have been with the main people and not the fill ins…it was a whole block of time wasted, but worse I don’t like the bad feelings towards the program…
@portland2214 This thread is primarily MT. Might try this question on the acting forum over here: Best of luck! UCLA’s musical theatre auditions are on campus. http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/theater-drama-majors/2074493-bfa-acting-class-of-2023-preparation-prescreens-auditions-questions-and-support.html#latest
I’m wondering if some of the veteran parents can chime in - because of how late our kids get most of their notifications and make their decisions, does being able to attend accepted student and orientation days or getting into good student housing ever become an issue?
@32barMom @KAT67 @penny1234 My d also had a horrible on campus audition there last year (and were warned ahead of time by her vocal coach and went anyway). I thought my d was just over sensitive and naive being from a small town in the mid-west. And that might be the case, however I do think they should be made aware of how they are representing themselves. Although I am glad they didn’t misrepresent themselves and then find out after you send your kid there. But I have now heard this story many times. Maybe city kids don’t have a problem and the staff don’t care that some are turned off because they are getting the talented kids they need? I have also talked to parents of kids there who love it. My d said if it was the only school that accepted her she wouldn’t go because if this is how they treat perspectives they should be trying to impress, how would they be treated when they are students? (It was nice to hear - she will make a good choice for a husband too LOL)
Well first notification from Unifieds and its a No from Missouri State (walk-in)… on to the next.
@mindatwork Most schools have housing set up by ‘living communities’ now so there is a dorm specified for performing arts students so there will probably be room as long as you sign up in April. However if you are not ready to commit by April 1 I would call the schools you are still considering to make sure this is the case. If you are waitlisted you may have to leave a deposit for your favorite accepted program and even your waitlisted school with the knowledge you may lose some money but at least they will have a room in the dorm they want. Some schools will refund you. We committed and made deposit the end of March so didn’t have a problem.
@afterp89 We just got the same email. We were not walk-ins, in fact, we only scheduled it because they found D’s profile on GetAcceptd and asked her to apply.
So for those doing the acceptance notification thread, looks like Missouri St. is rolling.