Thanks so much for these great posts @musicprnt and @glassharmonica. Important things to take into account when choosing a program, studio and teacher.
I also don’t really think that having a famous graduate 40 or 50 years ago should be a draw. For VP I look at teachers who’s students are getting into fabulous grad programs and getting funded. Then the next step is if these wonderfully trained vocalists are successful with YAPs, etc. It’s a long , long haul. My D has a long road ahead of her.