So you’ve applied, auditioned and now, you wait. This article will explore some of the ways to protect your mental health in the time during the audition and between auditioning and notification.
It bears repeating that there is no “perfect” school for you. There may be a school you have your heart set on, one that many of your older friends are attending or one in a dream city. But there’s no one answer. Every school has its pluses and minuses. Your initial research and campus visits will prove that. Wherever you end up, you will learn: The college experience is what you make of it. Here’s a day-by-day way to make sure you don’t get too swept up in the process.
The day of auditions…What do you need and what don’t you need? For example: Does coffee add to your anxiety? Avoid it. Are you comparing yourself to or judging others Avoid it; it only exposes your insecurities and will make you overly vulnerable or defensive. Instead, focus on preparation and what makes you feel good. Bring music or something to read to help take your mind of the event of the day.
Don’t lie to yourself. You are going to be nervous so why pretend you’re not? Accept this fact and
So you’ve applied, auditioned and now, you wait. This article will explore some of the ways to protect your mental health in the time during the audition and between auditioning and notification.
It bears repeating that there is no “perfect” school for you. There may be a school you have your heart set on, one that many of your older friends are attending or one in a dream city. But there’s no one answer. Every school has its pluses and minuses. Your initial research and campus visits will prove that. Wherever you end up, you will learn: The college experience is what you make of it. Here’s a day-by-day way to make sure you don’t get too swept up in the process.
The day of auditions…What do you need and what don’t you need? For example: Does coffee add to your anxiety? Avoid it. Are you comparing yourself to or judging others Avoid it; it only exposes your insecurities and will make you overly vulnerable or defensive. Instead, focus on preparation and what makes you feel good. Bring music or something to read to help take your mind of the event of the day.
Don’t lie to yourself. You are going to be nervous so why pretend you’re not? Accept this fact and
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