<p>There are college audition coaches that work through Skype, Mary Anna Dennard for example. You can google her for info. She has a very helpful book called I Got In! which you can order on her website or on amazon. We didn’t use her but know others who have and loved her. Plus there are many other coaching options (look for CC threads about coaching).</p>
<p>Most of us parents were total novices about theatre schools and the admission/audition process when our kids got into this. I read and talked to other parents going through this and researched the schools myself so I could be knowledgeable when my D had questions. After all, her dad and I are footing a lot of the bill, so we wanted to stay informed and help as much as possible with this important decision!</p>
<p>If you aren’t going to forbid her from pursuing this path (and I wouldn’t recommend that!) then I would put your feelings aside as best you can and finds ways you can help her. Sounds like she has the drive so refusing to help with stuff like research and emotional support when she gets frustrated may backfire in the end! 
It is a long, difficult process and she will need some assistance.</p>
<p>PS. Chicago is a great theatre town too! And it can be easier to get your foot in the door with jobs during and after college.</p>