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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]PP said "Yes that would be logical but doesn’t seem to be what’s happening. They seem to be under shooting. Students got through callbacks in these departments and then were rejected only to hear that there is still space."

But if they actually "got through callbacks" they are still waiting for a family interview. Perhaps you mean they were rejected after being called back. That would leave an open slot.[/quote]

Students who auditioned, were called back, then received rejection letters that mentioned there were spaces available in the very departments they auditioned for. The school doesn’t seem to be planning to fill available spots with those who actually auditioned?[/quote]

Which department was your kid rejected from? People may have more insight for you. DE is a "pre-professional" program. My kid plays an instrument. The kids we know have had YEARS of formal training. [b]My kid does individual lessons in a well-regarded studio, in addition to attending DE. [/b]I don't know that much about the other disciplines, but, I would assume dance and theater are similar. It is possible to audition and not fit in with the talent level of the curriculum and current students, so, I would imagine that it is very possible for them to leave a spot open rather than just take everyone who has auditioned (regardless of their talent level). Maybe they did a callback because they were low in numbers and wanted to see if maybe your kid was just having a bad day. I do see how being asked for a callback got your kid's hope up (and your hope up), but, remember, performance-based careers are typically more about being able to handle rejection than feeling the joy of winning a part.[/quote]

Interesting.  Vocal program expressly forbids outside vocal training for its students.  Not really enforceable but strongly discouraged. My student continued individual instrument training in addition to voice which Vocal program permits.
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