If your list is balanced and appropriate, you don’t need to audition for 20+ schools. Throw in two or three top tier just to see how it plays out, but then work on really finding your fit. We auditioned for fifteen because that seemed to be the magic number. She was accepted to 7, waitlisted at 6, and got a no from 2. But we spent hours creating what we felt was a very balanced list. Be realistic in your child’s skill set and target those that will appreciate them!