@arwarw - Your D’s approach sounds perfect for her, and I completely agree that traveling for just a few auditions may not make sense! My point was just that everyone’s list will be specific to their individual desires and that it might be a good idea to research specific programs rather than automatically ruling any in or out based on the letters on the degree, and also to include some variety in case your 17-year-old changes their mind during the application, audition, waiting or decision seasons.