It sounds like she is quite talented since she got into a prestigious summer program. Is it possible she puts a lot into class assignments making them satisfying, while a rigorous academic program takes up the rest of her time?
I am also wondering if your daughter does not love academic classes and wants a BFA to minimize those, or if she mainly just wants the intensity and immersion of an art school.
My musician kid applied to 4 conservatories , one that was part of a university, and two colleges (BA).They did a summer program after junior year and were all fired up for the BM, but things changed over the course of senior year. The other thing for us was finances: the colleges had generous financial aid and the conservatories didn’t. So yeah, she needed to apply to the latter for financial reasons.
I would also say that lowering the rigor of classes in senior year allowed music EC’s to come into focus and expand, and the kid got into an Ivy despite not getting to precalculus, taking a lower math, and having a study hall. I forget but they may even have lacked a science. The key to admission was demonstrated “passion” in music and LOR’s.
I would discuss all this with your child. If they feel things might change during senior year, they may want to apply to art programs within universities and leave doors open. If they feel sure they want art school I would leave it at that. They can always change. Nothing is written in stone.
I would also allow them to decide on classes for senior year. You never know, an elective like psychology might light a fire. They might also have more time and energy to do art, which would help clarify things. Your daughter can perhaps do some art classes out of school to also help clarify decisions.
The BFA grads I know (and the BM students!) are doing fine. Some teach, some went on to grad school (including art journalism), some work in completely different fields and of course there are many more specific career paths coming out of art school .
If money is no object, I think the best course is what makes your kid happy, and they may know best in the short term. Long term will take care of itself for most.
My music kid (composer) works in administration and teaches, after doing a doctorate. The BA vs BS decision has been completely irrelevant, as it turns out!