Anonymous
03/13/2025 12:45
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
If you haven't had a family interview yet, you're likely not getting in on this round and may need to re-apply in the post-lottery season. But the school is not allowed to tell you that per DCPS policy. You'll get notified by MySchool DC.
Anonymous
03/13/2025 10:53
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
Anonymous wrote:Any updates for anyone?
Not a peep here. My kid emailed politely requesting info last week, but got nothing back.
I've been wondering how these proposed budget cuts will impact a school like Duke.
Anonymous
03/13/2025 10:37
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
Any updates for anyone?
Anonymous
03/10/2025 20:09
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Didn’t get a family interview invite for instrumental. Hoping the haven’t sent them all out yet.
Same here.
Anyone receive invites today? We haven’t heard a peep, which I hope isn’t bad news.
We haven’t heard a thing either.
Anonymous
03/10/2025 17:21
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Didn’t get a family interview invite for instrumental. Hoping the haven’t sent them all out yet.
Same here.
Anyone receive invites today? We haven’t heard a peep, which I hope isn’t bad news.
Anonymous
03/09/2025 11:33
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
Anonymous wrote:Didn’t get a family interview invite for instrumental. Hoping the haven’t sent them all out yet.
Same here.
Anonymous
03/09/2025 09:25
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
Didn’t get a family interview invite for instrumental. Hoping the haven’t sent them all out yet.
Anonymous
03/09/2025 00:19
Subject: Re:How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
This year has been SUPER weird for auditions due to the snow. And I know at least one department changed up their process a bit. But. I think it’s still safe to say that if your kid made it to the family interview, they are one step to being accepted.
Anonymous
03/07/2025 12:50
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Just got our family interview notice. Instrumental music.
What instrument, if you don't mind sharing? Grasping at straws, I know, and obviously you do not need to answer but I wonder if they go instrument by instrument or all at once...
We are still waiting for a response for instrumental music as well.
Strings (don't want to dox kid).
Invitation offered sign up slots for virtual interviews today and in person ones Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
Anonymous
03/07/2025 12:16
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Let's not panic yet. Remember, instrumental music auditions got bumped back a week due to weather. And it seems that no one's heard a peep yet.
All true. And the "following week" mentioned in the FAQ I quoted isn't over yet. That's what I've been telling my kid. But on the inside the suspense is killing me!
I feel for everyone, including myself and my DD!! I think since the auditions have started my anxiety has gotten the best of me! And I try to keep it cool for my kid's sake but I am about to lose it! Coming to this forum is the only type of relief that I can get, speaking with folks that are going through the same thing that we are. Wishing the best for everyone!!
Anonymous
03/07/2025 09:13
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Just got our family interview notice. Instrumental music.
What instrument, if you don't mind sharing? Grasping at straws, I know, and obviously you do not need to answer but I wonder if they go instrument by instrument or all at once...
We are still waiting for a response for instrumental music as well.
Anonymous
03/06/2025 18:37
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
Anonymous wrote:Just got our family interview notice. Instrumental music.
What instrument, if you don't mind sharing? Grasping at straws, I know, and obviously you do not need to answer but I wonder if they go instrument by instrument or all at once...
Anonymous
03/06/2025 17:22
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
Just got our family interview notice. Instrumental music.
Anonymous
03/06/2025 13:00
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I’m a new poster. I’m checking in to say my child had an instrumental music audition last week. We haven’t heard anything yet about an interview and the wait is agonizing.
The wait is agonizing!
My kid wasn’t told what to expect after her instrumental interview. Was your kid given any info or expectations?
He was told that the next step is a family interview, and that there would be a communication to schedule one if he passed. I don't think they told him when that would be. And he's asked me many, many times if I've received one.
There is a FAQ on the Ellington website that says to expect a communication from the school in the next week after the audition. Here's what it says:
What happens after the audition?
Admission to Ellington is a five-step process. After the initial audition you will be notified the following week whether or not you have been selected to continue in the process. Selected students will be invited back for an academic placement assessment followed by a family interview. Final admissions decisions will be made some time after the Admissions Committee Review, but no later than late March.
Thank you!
Anonymous
03/06/2025 12:51
Subject: How competitive is Duke Ellington to get into?
Anonymous wrote:Let's not panic yet. Remember, instrumental music auditions got bumped back a week due to weather. And it seems that no one's heard a peep yet.
All true. And the "following week" mentioned in the FAQ I quoted isn't over yet. That's what I've been telling my kid. But on the inside the suspense is killing me!