| This is a dilemma hoosiermama! But a BIG congrats to your S on the Michigan acceptance!! I do not have any expertise in MT as my D is a high school senior currently auditioning. BUT -- if your S is talented (which he undoubtedly is), he's gonna make it by way of Michigan OR IU. Michigan MT is highly established and reputable but I guarantee after one year at the newer, less-known IU MT, George Pinney will scoop him up and move him from the BA to the BFA. Even if he didn't move him, your son's talent and drive (and yes, training, but he'll get that training at either school) will prevail and ultimately get him the work after college.
If I were in your shoes, I would HATE to give up Michigan too -- I think that would kill me. But I would weigh his happiness and your finances (and do another visit as poohie57 suggests) to make the decision. (Not worth you giving up your retirement for I don't imagine unless you want to burden him with the debt and lord knows, these kids are not going to make any money when they graduate).
I also think allowing him some time to contemplate the significance of the Michigan acceptance over the next few weeks might help him think things through more clearly.
I feel for you because I would be totally hung up with the brand name. |