<p>The problem with NEC and CIM will be financial, if you get in. You’re looking for what is basically a full ride - and those are few and far between. There is a limit to the amount of loans you can take on yourself. The composition requirements will be similar at most schools. I wouldn’t worry about that. And, when you say Univ. of Missouri - do you mean Columbia or Kansas City? They both have strong composition departments. I would look again at CCM @musician34 is there now in composition and could give you feedback. You should take another look at Harrt - they offer good aid. I would recommend SF Conservatory, but again aid will be an issue and living expenses in San Francisco are high. Also, why did you write off Peabody? It’s one of the top programs.</p>
<p>I also recommend you consider going to a summer composition program this coming summer. I highly recommend Yellow Barn. Also, there’s Walden, California Summer Music, Tanglewood, Atlantic and more. Check out the Music Festival Master List pinned to the top of this forum for suggestions. Also, there are a number of threads:
<a href=“Music composition and electronic music summer programs - Music Major - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/1646510-music-composition-and-electronic-music-summer-programs-p1.html</a>
<a href=“Summer composition programs after sophomore yr in hs? - Music Major - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/1301970-summer-composition-programs-after-sophomore-yr-in-hs.html</a>
<a href=“Reflections on summer programs for music composition - Music Major - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/1387802-reflections-on-summer-programs-for-music-composition.html</a></p>