Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 18:03     Subject: 2026 acceptances
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Denison

Nice! Is that the school of choice?


It would probably be high on the list but the merit aid came back lower than Kenyon, F&M, and Union. I think Denison is seeing high demand and entering the Macalester/Richmond level. It wasn’t a top choice in any case but I like the rising profile.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 17:43     Subject: 2026 acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Denison

Nice! Is that the school of choice?
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 17:31     Subject: 2026 acceptances
Denison
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 16:03     Subject: 2026 acceptances
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:In at both Fordham and UCONN today! Very strong merit at Fordham, but zip from UCONN.


Congratulations! My oldest went to Fordham LC and loved it.


Thank you! Great to hear they loved it - as of now that’s the top of my DCs list. They’re going to decide after admitted student day visits over spring break. Very excited no matter where they choose.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 16:01     Subject: Re:2026 acceptances
Anonymous wrote:It was SOO much work. He actually chose not to apply to some additional schools once he saw their portfolio/music application/audition requirements. And the one that was the most work (Jacobs at IU) he was rejected but that’s how it goes. My older kid applied for engineering and it was so much easier, I was not prepared for this!

Got into UConn and U Denver for Music as well (and a couple of safeties). Still waiting for Ithaca College and Berklee decisions.

Thanks for the kind words, I have a newfound respect for these music and other performing arts applicants.

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Accepted in the last few days to Drexel (Recording & Music Production), Belmont (Commercial Music) and College-Conservatory of Music at U Cincinnati (Music).

Drexel was acceptance after a deferral and the university acceptances to Belmont and U Cincinnati came months ago, but just received acceptance to the music programs, which are more selective.
k

Congrats! I know those music, supplementals, portfolios, and auditions are a lot of extra work.


I have no personal experience with this, but thank you for highlighting all of these efforts -- it's a privilege to learn about these students' efforts and to celebrate their accomplishments. Genuinely.

xo,

engineering mom


Theater Design parent here - it’s SO much work and I too appreciate the acknowledgement of how much work these students end up doing for admissions. Double the work for each app between portfolio building and then adjustments for each school, interviews and interview prep, the extra (up to four extra) essays on top of common app & general school essay questions etc.

I didn’t really understand it until I saw DCs process.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 14:02     Subject: 2026 acceptances
Anonymous wrote:In at both Fordham and UCONN today! Very strong merit at Fordham, but zip from UCONN.


Congratulations! My oldest went to Fordham LC and loved it.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 11:31     Subject: Re:2026 acceptances
It was SOO much work. He actually chose not to apply to some additional schools once he saw their portfolio/music application/audition requirements. And the one that was the most work (Jacobs at IU) he was rejected but that’s how it goes. My older kid applied for engineering and it was so much easier, I was not prepared for this!

Got into UConn and U Denver for Music as well (and a couple of safeties). Still waiting for Ithaca College and Berklee decisions.

Thanks for the kind words, I have a newfound respect for these music and other performing arts applicants.

Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Accepted in the last few days to Drexel (Recording & Music Production), Belmont (Commercial Music) and College-Conservatory of Music at U Cincinnati (Music).

Drexel was acceptance after a deferral and the university acceptances to Belmont and U Cincinnati came months ago, but just received acceptance to the music programs, which are more selective.
k

Congrats! I know those music, supplementals, portfolios, and auditions are a lot of extra work.


I have no personal experience with this, but thank you for highlighting all of these efforts -- it's a privilege to learn about these students' efforts and to celebrate their accomplishments. Genuinely.

xo,

engineering mom
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 11:01     Subject: Re:2026 acceptances
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Accepted in the last few days to Drexel (Recording & Music Production), Belmont (Commercial Music) and College-Conservatory of Music at U Cincinnati (Music).

Drexel was acceptance after a deferral and the university acceptances to Belmont and U Cincinnati came months ago, but just received acceptance to the music programs, which are more selective.
k

Congrats! I know those music, supplementals, portfolios, and auditions are a lot of extra work.


I have no personal experience with this, but thank you for highlighting all of these efforts -- it's a privilege to learn about these students' efforts and to celebrate their accomplishments. Genuinely.

xo,

engineering mom
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 10:16     Subject: Re:2026 acceptances
Congrats to recently accepted students....and good luck to UR and UVA folks waiting!
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 08:48     Subject: Re:2026 acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Accepted in the last few days to Drexel (Recording & Music Production), Belmont (Commercial Music) and College-Conservatory of Music at U Cincinnati (Music).

Drexel was acceptance after a deferral and the university acceptances to Belmont and U Cincinnati came months ago, but just received acceptance to the music programs, which are more selective.
k

Congrats! I know those music, supplementals, portfolios, and auditions are a lot of extra work.
Anonymous
Post 03/12/2026 01:48     Subject: Re:2026 acceptances
In at Northeastern honors yayyyyyyy 🥳

still waiting on some heavy hitters later this month tho. Home stretch!
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 22:19     Subject: Re:2026 acceptances
In at UC Davis!
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 08:49     Subject: Re:2026 acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Accepted in the last few days to Drexel (Recording & Music Production), Belmont (Commercial Music) and College-Conservatory of Music at U Cincinnati (Music).

Drexel was acceptance after a deferral and the university acceptances to Belmont and U Cincinnati came months ago, but just received acceptance to the music programs, which are more selective.


Great options!
Anonymous
Post 03/10/2026 00:33     Subject: 2026 acceptances
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Anecdotally a lot of kids are planning to major in Kinesiology.


Was surprised as it seems to be a rather niche field and limited career options ( and pay).

Do these kids get any counseling before pick such majors?


I've heard that Kinesiology is a good major for pre-med or pre-PT/OT. I don't think that many kids are doing it expecting to become personal trainers or PE teachers someday.


Unless they don't get into med school which happens often.
Anonymous
Post 03/09/2026 22:51     Subject: 2026 acceptances
Anonymous wrote:Anecdotally a lot of kids are planning to major in Kinesiology.


Was surprised as it seems to be a rather niche field and limited career options ( and pay).

Do these kids get any counseling before pick such majors?


They’ll get advising in college. My kids didn’t officially declare their majors until sophomore year.