<p>kadams, </p>
<p>What is your goal – what do you want to get out of college (aka “what do you want to do when you grow up?”). Are you choosing “name” schools for a particular reason (they have the program you want to major in, there’s a specific faculty member you wish to study with, you plan to go to grad school, your family expects it?) Do you feel that you need/would get more academic stimulation than at another school? I definitely agree with srw, that talent is talent, and a college degree in musical theatre is not the only path to the stage (if that’s what you want). Are you looking to continue training because you truly enjoy musical theatre, and want to keep working on your craft, or with an eye to being on stage professionally? </p>
<p>Hope that’s not too many questions thrown at you! I just know we went through a somewhat similar process as my kiddo was deciding on how to approach the college application process. As a high-stats kid, she’s chosen to apply and audition for some schools that aren’t necessarily known as academic powerhouses, but which do have the focus she would want as an MT major, as well as academic honors programs. </p>
<p>Would love to see some of the fruits of your research, as you find out what these schools offer in terms of training for MT (or maybe an excellent voice teacher, a dance company at the school, etc). Best of luck to you!</p>