clarence3 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Biscuit I hope the results aren't too long either. We are at WL &SA auditions in Manchester today so won't be back until late tonight but will be checking on here to see if any results have arrived. Fingers crossed for everyone x x 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahw Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Good luck everyone - the waiting is hideous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbrokemybank Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 My ds has a no for year 8 finals. He will be very sad. He got finals last year and (I think) has improved so much. Good luck everyone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyLou Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 It was a no for my little one too. She had a feeling it would be. She absolutely loved the school last week and she wasn't expecting to at all. She is very good at ballet but her heart is definitely more towards musical theatre (though she did say she'd try again next year). We were at hammond yesterday and have tring auditions thur & Friday this week. Our letter did indicate they were happy to discuss how they could support her dance training, is this because she's an associate or is this on everyone's letter? I thought no feedback would be offered? Â Good luck to those still waiting for results. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummy twinkle toes Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 We also had a no for year 8 finals but said it hoped dd would continue as ext associate. Letter did say we could contact for further support too. Have not told dd yet. Her friend got a yes so it will be hard but onwards and upwards. Good luck to those still waiting 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletmum20 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Yes you can get feedback if your an associate! What day did you audition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyLou Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 We were there last Tuesday. I'm pleased we can get some feedback as may help her for future auditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuit Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Has anyone received a Yes from last weeks audition? I am applying for 6th form 2nd year. I wonder how many they will accept for 2nd year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna C Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Do they take into 6.2 then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbrokemybank Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 My ds is an associate and we had no such positivity on the letter. I will be contacting them anyway as I think if they are going to give out two sorts of letter they need explain why they don't believe they have potential to go further especially as we have invested in the associates program. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily12 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Seems a mixture of letters going out this year. Anyone else through to yr8 finals? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balletmum55 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Congratulations to those with a yes and commiserations to those with a not yet xxx A very surprised little girl opened her yes to yr 7 finals after school today (I admit I had opened the letter when it came earlier today and sellotaped it shut so she could have the experience of opening too ????) xxx Good luck to all those dc and parents waiting to hear xxx 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummy twinkle toes Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Congrats balletmummy55. What yr associate are you balletbrokemybank? It could be different letters for current yr6. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyLou Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Aw fantastic new balletmummy55! My daughter was fine about her no. She's looking forward to the easter intensive for the current associates so still will get a little experience of Elmhurst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyLou Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 My daughter is currently yr 6 and been an associate from yr 4, not sure if that's made a difference with the rejection letters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbrokemybank Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 He is a current year 7 so was auditioning for year 8 place.He was a year 6 associate and is now an extended associate. We had expected a no but to hear that there were two letters does smart somewhat.Feels like they are happy to take our money despite not actually believing ds has a future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lifeafterballet Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 My Ds got in on his 4th attempt ! Don't give up x 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbrokemybank Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 He won't give up. He loves dancing and has matured and progressed so much. He was pretty gutted with a no but I am fine with it as he is at a fantastic school already. I am just a little cross about the double standards. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbrokemybank Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Thank you though! And well done to your ds and all the yesses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummy twinkle toes Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Was it definitely 2 letters? Our letter said on this occasion we cannot invite to finals but hope xxx continues as Eyd. Then the last part said we could contact, if we wished. It is hard sometimes to understand. It maybe they just did not score as highly as some others. Occasionally it can be marginal eg 1 or 2 points of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balletbrokemybank Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 No we got:  "It is with regret that I must inform you that X has been unsuccessful... I am sorry to have to communicate this disappointing news.... We regret no correspondence can be entered into regarding unsuccessful auditions. With my best wishes to x for the next stage of his studies."  I really have no problem with a no. They see hundreds of children and it is a cut throat world but I don't think they can have one rule for some and one rule for others. If they don't think he should be there (and the receipt of that letter rather than the positive one leads me to believe that) then they should just say so rather than leading us on a merry dance whilst taking our money (and time and effort) for the privilege.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummy twinkle toes Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Oh ok that is a different letter. We had similar last year. Perhaps you could have word with the teacher, if possible. We just have to keep trying as long as dc want to. Hugs to you and son. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piccolo Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 No we got:  "It is with regret that I must inform you that X has been unsuccessful... I am sorry to have to communicate this disappointing news.... We regret no correspondence can be entered into regarding unsuccessful auditions. With my best wishes to x for the next stage of his studies."  I really have no problem with a no. They see hundreds of children and it is a cut throat world but I don't think they can have one rule for some and one rule for others. If they don't think he should be there (and the receipt of that letter rather than the positive one leads me to believe that) then they should just say so rather than leading us on a merry dance whilst taking our money (and time and effort) for the privilege.  I wonder whether this is an admin error... Maybe they sent you the wrong letter. As an extended associate I think you should go by the extended associate advice. Phone them up for a chat ;-) Just don't mention the letter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 I agree that it looks like an admin error - you have received an "ordinary no" letter instead of "associate no" letter. I think you can just ignore it and ask for the feedback. I'm sorry it was a no this time. Â Congratulations to all who got through to finals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pups_mum Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 I'm sorry to read about your disappointment balletbrokemybank. I hope your DS bounces back quickly and continues to enjoy his dancing, whatever opportunities come his well. And I'm sure there will be opportunities to come. I can understand why you might be feeling disillusioned right now, but the fact he is an Elmhurst associate does demonstrate potential. All the top associate schemes are massively over subscribed - they don't take students on just to make up the numbers. In fact many talented dancers never get selected for such schemes so I am certain they will have seen something promising in your son. I would speak to the associate teacher and see what advice they can give you. Hope you both feel better soon. It's awful seeing your child so disappointed I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miracle Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Upper school results are out. Know a DS with a yes for finals.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambleton Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 (edited) No we got: Â "It is with regret that I must inform you that X has been unsuccessful... I am sorry to have to communicate this disappointing news.... We regret no correspondence can be entered into regarding unsuccessful auditions. With my best wishes to x for the next stage of his studies." Â I really have no problem with a no. They see hundreds of children and it is a cut throat world but I don't think they can have one rule for some and one rule for others. If they don't think he should be there (and the receipt of that letter rather than the positive one leads me to believe that) then they should just say so rather than leading us on a merry dance whilst taking our money (and time and effort) for the privilege. Edited January 18, 2017 by Hambleton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hambleton Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 If it's encouraging DS had do not darken our doors again letter from RBS JAs three times then got accepted fulltime Upper School 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuit Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Got a yes for finals!!!! (Upper school 2nd year) 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiz Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 That's wonderful, Biscuit! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happymum Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Congtsrulation Biscuit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allnewtome Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Congratulations to all that got a yes for finals. Those that didn't, as many have said, need to remember it is a no for now, but who knows what will happen in the future. I'm still nervously waiting to hear from the audition on the 12th. Has anyone heard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 My DD also auditioned on 12th - for yr8, I am currently stalking the postman waiting for the letter - I have been instructed I am not allowed to open (also waiting for email from RBS from audition on 11th) not allowed to open that either just to forward onto DD!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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