Wait listed for Eastman (VP) - any advice?

sopranomom92
Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:09:27 +0000

Metmom, many voice students who have acceptances from Eastman also have acceptances from a number of top schools–they won’t all say yes to Eastman. Eastman’s top scholarship don’t usually cover more than 1/2 tuition costs, so financial considerations may push some students to turn down Eastman. Rochester doesn’t seem to be on many people’s top favorite cities list either, so Eastman may lose students to the other conservatories/universities based upon location alone. So I think your D has a decent, maybe excellent chance of getting off that wait list.

I’d have her contact Eastman admissions and the voice program, go visit if she can and have lessons with several teachers, or at least contact the teachers she’s interested in, let everyone know that if she’s accepted, she’ll attend. You might do a search here–there are plenty of posts that talk about how to demonstrate interest in a WL school. We know of a (flute) student who came off Eastman’s wait list in early June two years ago, so be patient.

In the meantime, if your D has another acceptable offer, you may want to send in a deposit if you haven’t heard from Eastman by May 1. I don’t believe you have to worry about the housing deposit at Eastman, since all students are required to live in the dorms the first 3 years.

Good luck! PM me for more info re Eastman (voice) if you like.