Ouch. That hurt.

[1bassoon]

We got a letter today from a college my dd18 had been accepted to - she auditioned for the dance department on the 20th of Nov.

 

She wasn't accepted as a dance major.

 

Ouch.

 

We never saw that coming. I wasn't seriously thinking scholarship, but figured she'd at least get accepted.

 

I'm pretty down about it. She seems - ok - but she's quiet by nature. And truthfully, this school had gone down a notch on her list, but to have the door shut - firmly. It's just tough.

 

Thanks for listening.

[Sandy in Indy]

That does hurt...and I'm sorry. I hope another door opens for her.

[Catwoman]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

 

I'm sorry. I hope she will be accepted as a dance major at a different college. It sounds like this one may not have been her first choice, anyway.

 

I know you were all under so much stress because your grandmother was dying at the time she was getting ready for the audition, so I give your dd a lot of credit for being able to perform under such stressful circumstances.

 

Cat

[1bassoon]

Thanks - thanks for remembering about my grandma - that was sweet.

 

Yeah, the thing is she's just not a strong dancer. She's an amazing choreographer and teacher, though.

 

She's leaning toward a local university where she could minor in dance, and major in entrepreneurship. They'll have to come up with some big time $$, though - dh is still out of work.

 

The other thing - she could attend the other school, and design her own major - a mishmash of dance courses, business, education, etc. But I'm not sure she wants to go 4 hours away from home to do that.

 

Thanks for just hearing me. It's been a tough day in other ways, and I just needed some "virtual love", you know?

[hsbaby]

Oh no....that is hard. Both for your dd and as a mom. I hope she gets in to an even better school and shows them what they missed!!:001_smile:

[Catwoman]

The local university option sounds like it would be great for her, if they'll pony up some $$$ so it will be more affordable.

 

I'm sorry you're having a lousy day. :grouphug:

 

Cat

[Denisemomof4]

:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:it's worse when it's our kid's dreams that aren't going to work. Maybe a bigger blessing is in store.

[Starr]

This college stuff is hard. :grouphug:

[UnsinkableKristen]

:grouphug:

[1bassoon]

I think I'm just doubly sensitive, cuz dh has had about 40-50 job rejections in the last two years.

 

Sigh. Tough times all around.

[MariannNOVA]

I know how much this stings having gone through it with the older dds. Take heart -- the place where your dd is supposed to be will become apparent.:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:

[Kareni]

Sending you sympathy for this disappointment and positive wishes for great opportunities to come.

 

Regards,

Kareni