<p>Both seem like great programs, but our son chose BoCo. After visiting Emerson, it was difficult to understand the details of the program, so I would recommend a personal call with the department to have a clear picture of “a day / week in the life.” Our son was looking for a conservatory program, and BoCo seemed to best fit that bill. The Emerson cut-system concerned me a bit (after working so hard to get in), but our son wasn’t concerned: “I won’t be cut…” (teenagers don’t plan for the downside).</p>