Wow–this thread really expanded while I was away! There’s so much information that I will now take into account when reviewing my choices again.
I just have two more questions:
- Would you advise me to continue the dual major route? I want to focus entirely on music and honing my instrument, but I am not sure if that’s a good idea.
- Would it be smart to apply for Carnegie Mellon if my family is low-income? My singing teacher told me to check it out once, but I wrote it off when my counselor told me it would probably be too much for me. (I have a history of mental illness and have been taking therapy for two years.)
Also, good luck to all the music students who are attending university/conservatory! And, godspeed to those auditioning right now 