@CharlotteLetter , I agree that your Director may have been surprised, and she may not understand your credit situation, or it may take her a little while to get her mind around the idea. I’m glad you’ll be meeting again. Also, I’d still like to encourage you to consider that trial lesson/ meeting with the top vocal faculty at UNM. As in most things, it is a good idea to get a second opinion! And the vocal faculty will be used to listening for potential in a relatively untrained voice! Don’t give up!