Lots of great feedback here.
your list is very reach-heavy, with a couple of kind of random – MT-wise-- safeties, and I just want to point out that there are literally probably a hundred MT BFA programs that are not reach-heavy, but that do require auditions. So I would recommend adding some of those to your list, in addition to a couple of non-audition programs. I think having a list that is only “top-heavy” and “complete safety-heavy” is not truly a “wide net.” I would get some of those middle schools in there.
It’s not too late for all schools (especially that middle chunk), but yes – you would need to get on the computer and do some research here pretty quickly. If you are just now learning what Unifieds is then it means you probably need to get on the google a bit more if this is something you really want. (I mean that as tough-love, not a criticism.)
I don’t agree that you absolutely need a coach given you have a vocal teacher you trust, but the hard truth is that if you don’t have a coach, you will need to put in the work to do the research on your own, and you will need to do that now. Otherwise, paying a coach will absolutely fast-track some of that research for you if you would rather go that route. It might be worth your money to find a coach who you can hire by the hour and do a 1. school review and suggestion and 2. a prescreen review. This might only be an hour or two of time over zoom, so it could be money very well spent.
Finally, you can do a ton of research by joining the FB MT parent page and reading and reading and reading for a few hours.
Hope that helps!
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