<p>I’ve looked into all the schools you suggested I think Univeristy of Missouri, CIM, NYU, NEC, and USC are worth considering as I narrow down schools. </p>
<p>According to Missouri’s website all I need to be admitted is a 1050-1080 CR+M and be in the top 52% of my class and I will be admitted; which should be easy because I got a 1090 CR+M in 7th grade. I like that they have a lot of ensembles, including an ensemble dedicated to performing new music. I think it would be a good safety net if I can’t get into or afford the schools I really want.</p>
<p>NYU, Juilliard, Eastman, and USC are all great schools, but they are all long shots for different reasons.</p>
<p>I think I stand the best chance of getting into CIM and NEC. I’m going to approach this by talking to my teacher to narrow it down some more then when I do apply I will apply to 1 or 2 of the long shot schools, 2 more likely schools, and a safety net school. I want to keep options open but at the same time I don’t want to be scrambling to meet the different requirements of a bunch of schools.</p>