Happymum Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) I think that last year the majority (or half?) of those with WL places attended finals at Elmhurst. Some did as were told it will be rude not to, some weren't sure which school to choose, some just wanted to see if they get in and wanted to be seen by the school in case they are assessed out of WL one day. So lots of different reasons. There were some DC who, as soon as offered a place at their favourite school, didn't attend any more auditions. I know of 3 girls and one boy who got in from the waiting list last year at Elmhurst. 3 of them knew within a week (after others deciding to go to WL or Tring). Last one didn't know until May! Im sorry for posting twice! Not sure how I did it, just wanted to correct spelling! Edited March 8, 2016 by Happymum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Do elmhurst have a yes, no and reserve then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Yes they do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 So some get a straight no after finals? Do you know how many got reserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancefanatic Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I don't know how many get reserve but my DD got a straight no from Elmhurst finals last year (we're hoping for better things this year, having been invited to attend finals again). And, as Happymum has already said, there were several children there on the day who had offers from WL who attended for a variety of reasons. My DD did then get her MAs place once the shuffling around with vocational places started and then this year finals for WL and Elmhurst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugarpumpkin Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Thankyou very much for all your congratulations..especially from the other finalists ....just want to add good luck for any DC attending the Elmhurst finals....and big hugs to the dc with the nos...dd has been there and will undoubtedly have to face many nos again in the future . As always ,amazed at the resilience and bravery of all dc who put themselves through this! Xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Well done to the yeses and thinking of those with a no. I guess most of us on here knows how it feels, it's one heck of a journey! Surely those that have their mind and heart set on WL and have been given places now won't go to others finals??? If you know you are saying a definite yes to Wl then I don't think I would put myself through any more ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 If you have a WL offer which you plan to accept, it seems unfair to go to other auditions and waste everyone's time. Assessors will spend time assessing a child who has already decided to go elsewhere when they could be spending more time assessing the children who really want the place. Â The idea that you should go in case you get assessed out of WL is frankly ludicrous. You will have changed considerably both physically and as a dancer by then as it will be at least 2 years on (WL don't assess out in yr7 anymore) and the other schools will assess you at the time should it happen. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 But surely it`s the right of the child and their parents to attend whichever auditions they want,and however many they want? If they are talented enough to be offered numerous places it`s hardly their fault,is it? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waitingmum Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 But surely it`s the right of the child and their parents to attend whichever auditions they want,and however many they want? If they are talented enough to be offered numerous places it`s hardly their fault,is it?I agree and it doesn't affect whether other children get offers. Certainly last year we were in fortunate position of multiple offers including WL and although my dd was pretty certain about going to WL, she hadn't ever really had a good look around Elmhurst so she attended the audition just to make sure that she was making the right decision for her. A huge well done to the yeses and commiserations and keep going to the no's - don't forget there are many routes to the end destination. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet4Boyz Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hi everyone , does anyone know how many DC are invited to finals for Elmhurst and Hammond , how many in boys /girls group for yr 7 Thanks x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabitha Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) Yes it's fine to go if you're undecided, but if you know you definitely want WL, what possible benefit is there in continuing to go to other auditions? Â And it does affect offers as they may make an offer to a child who has already decided that they are going to WL which means that somebody else gets pushed onto the waiting list. Someone who may have got waiting list may get pushed off to nothing. All these things may work through in the end but can affect a child in the mean time. Edited March 8, 2016 by tabitha 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Does anyone know how many for y9 at Elmhurst final please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletcoach Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I agree with @tabitha. If you already got offer for your 1st choice, then is better to give other children to have a last (for some) and only chance. We got 'yes' today for Wl and cancelled other audition, as Wl was our 1st choice, full stop. Congratulations for other yes'es. Don't give up for very talented DC with 'no'! And a lot of good luck for those who have further auditions! 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ballet4Boyz Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I agree .....of course every child is entitled to audition wherever they like, and some children are undoubtedly so talented that they will receive multiple offers. To be honest - I do also agree with Tabitha that if we were in the fantastic position of securing an offer at our first choice of school - then we would not attend other auditions in order to give other less fortunate children an opportunity to shine. Maybe it does all work out in the end - but some children are desperate to be given a chance & don't have many options left. Only my opinion and if a child is unsure of which school then of course - they should apply to as many as they wish . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Picturesinthefirelight Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Peoples reasons for attending or not attending an audition are so incredibly personal & unique that I don't think we should be critisising anyone's decision. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
along for the ride mum Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 So some get a straight no after finals? Do you know how many got reserve A few years ago there were 6 girls on the waiting list but iI is less of a list, more of a pool. When places become available, they review the video footage and decide which of the waiting children to offer to. This is what I was told by the registrar ( although that was a few years ago so subject to change) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Pictures is right we all have different reasons why we do and don't do things.  WL although the pinnacle for many maybe isn't necessary the best or the right place for all our DDs.  I do understand the parents comments though it is a desperate time hoping your little DD will get spotted.  Fingers crossed for you all and remember that there is always next year! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I agree Pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kat09 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I'd like to add my congratulations to all the yes's - exciting times for those of you with a no, it really isn't the end. Vocational schools up and down the land have many DC in their upper schools that didn't go away at 11,12,13,14 or 15 - these children are not significantly "behind" and have enjoyed a different kind of childhood (all be it a dance focused one) Please don't panic , make the use of good local training, accessible Associate programmes and the best Summer schools that you can access, with a view to trying again when your DC are ready. Above all enjoy having your children close, once they're gone they have gone and life changes. Best wishes to all on the audition merry go round. Â Â 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAIRBELLES Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Peoples reasons for attending or not attending an audition are so incredibly personal & unique that I don't think we should be critisising anyone's decision.[/quote It does all work out in the end. I don't what anyone thinks of the way I have approach results this time (4th time I have been through all this) it could be useful to some of you. When dd auditions there will only have been 2 finals therefore there will be young ladies in her audition that will get multiple offers. A no is straightforward but she knows a wait list is just that and that some of the students will definetly turn down their place . I sure some of you are thinking well yes what's your point but do your children really understand that this does happen a lot! I have drummed this into my daughters head that's whilst an outright yes would be wonderful she would still be happy to be in with a chance. For all you new mums on here my dd got her MDS 6 days before the start of term . Here's hoping everyone ends up with somewhere even if it's not the place we all set off to in the beginning . 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeyourtoes Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Does anyone know of any Yr 9 places given out from White Lodge for girls? Or even a wait list? DD is Ok and has Summer School to think of now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I haven't heard of any yr 9 places . Sometimes they don't take any , I believe . I'm sure she will be offered a mids place ? Or is she going to Elmhurst finals too ? She is clearly talented to have got so far . Best wishes Tutugirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 They do occasionally take students into Y9, we know of someone who got a place several years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pointeyourtoes Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Thanks tutugirl. We aren't doing any other auditions . It was just White Lodge. Would be great to get Mids. I hadn't thought about that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly house 9 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Can anyone remember when MA offers come out? I know it was March sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancefanatic Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 We got the MA result last year around 4pm on 30th March. We got a phone call with a place offer in early June (my DD was short listed) after a lot of the vocational school shuffling had sorted itself out, even though there was still shuffling going on in July from memory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly house 9 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 So a while to wait then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber21 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 We have been informed that it will be April this year when the mid and senior associates results are released. Â Good luck to everyone waiting! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amber21 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Can anyone remember when MA offers come out? I know it was March sometime. We have been informed that it will be April this year when the mid and senior associates results are released. Â Good luck to everyone waiting! X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Just wondering if anyone knows of any of those offered WL places were also given Mds at tring funding audition? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutugirl Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I think Dr Dance said one girl had been offered both . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamy11 Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Thank you tutu girl, just wondering if there may be any movement in the tring waiting list! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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