After receiving my letter from Michigan on Monday night, (or rather, after my mother read it to me over the phone, as it was sent to my permanent address), I called my piano professor to relay to him the rather unfortunate news. His initial reaction was speechlessness. After talking to him for a couple of minutes, he told me he would get in touch with one of his connections at Michigan to see if he could gather any further details/feedback about my audition, placement on the waiting list, etc. He received an email response just a couple of hours ago. This is the gist of what a portion of the email said, emphasis added:
"Britny's audition was excellent. She played beautifully. [further feedback about audition] However, there is only one spot open in the program this year. We are still waiting to hear back from the student who is in Rank #1 as to whether or not he/she would like to accept the position. Britny is Rank #2.
"We have tried to add a second position in the program this year, but the university will not approve said action (funding reasons, etc.). We will have to wait until we hear from Rank #1 to see whether or not we are able to invite Britny to study at Michigan."
HO-LEE-COW.
3 comments:
oh. my. word.
Wow. That's crazy. When I was applying for scholarships I was put on a waiting list and was ousted out of the position by two people....
It is a hard year for grad school. My son in law, and excellent candidate in every way, is in the same situation as you only at the PhD. level. Fewer spots, more candidates= FRUSTRATION.
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