@Jkellynh17 - HA!
My D’s list also evolved with time. We were fortunate to visit all potential schools (but one) before applications - and that helped narrow the original list considerably. And from there- Her opinions on schools also changed during auditions - I think you can tell a fair amount about a program (attitudes, priorities etc) via their audition process. Several schools shot up, a couple dropped like a stone. What stayed the same were our “must haves” for a school/program - which helped keep eyes on the prize as the whole thing unfolded.