Getting back to @wjm526’s original question, the SMTI programs that your DD applied to are competitive, but far less competitive than college BFA MT programs. Her results this summer show that she is not rising to the top of the summer MT program applicants. Yes, she is only in 10th grade, and some programs have a preference for 11th graders, but that is probably not the sole reason for her lack of acceptances this summer. For example, while MPulse says they prefer Juniors, and will only consider Sophomores of exceptional talent and ability, the MPulse summer 2017 class had 4 rising Juniors out of 37 students in the program. The rest were rising Seniors. Artsbridge has a program specifically for Freshman and Sophomores (Artsbridge 2) that she could still be accepted to. If she applied for the regular Musical Theater program, she can still apply to Artsbridge 2. Applications are due 3/8/2018. TPAP does not have a stated preference for older students. Having not been accepted to the most competitive summer MT programs gives your daughter a chance to figure out what she needs to do to become competitive in this pool before next summer and before the college admissions cycle. While Frenchwoods and Stagedoor Manor are great programs, and a lot of fun, they are summer camps, and they will not help your daughter identify her weaknesses and work to strengthen them. I agree with @vvnstar that individual coaching may be the best way to improve the weaknesses that summer program admissions staff are seeing. A year of additional training can make a world of difference! Good luck.