<p>I don’t think the decision is all that painful, because, as others have already mentioned, you will begin to have clear favorites through the visit and audition phase. You can even eliminate some schools right at this juncture.</p>
<p>The problem comes for students who have selected too many very selective conservatories, and haven’t had a proper talent assessment. If you know you are at least “in the running”, then you may or may not have a number of choices. Many students have multiple choices. And if they do, there are so many clear differences between schools that most students know they would prefer choice A to choice B or C, for example, if admission is offered at all three.</p>
<p>And for many with multiple acceptances, it does come down which school is most affordable. I think that is just the hard, cold reality these days.</p>