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L Fortissimo states: "Well, I don't know what you have to lose besides some time and money if you shoot for the top, and an audition at a top school can double as your outside appraisal. Who better to weigh in than the faculty at a top-tier conservatory? I say go for it and let the chips fall where they may. You might surprise a few people which is always fun."
I don't have a problem with students shooting for the top. However, I have seen a number of students who think they are much better than they are. They and/or their parents believe they are a shoo-in at major conservatories. It is the same attitude that often leads students to apply to Ivy League schools even though they are not even in the ballpark. This often leads to some real disappointment. All students, even the best, should be aware of how competitive conservatory admissions are. Having a good idea of one's abilities can help students to choose the most appropriate schools to apply to. Yes, prescreening deals with some of this, but not all instruments are prescreened.
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