<p>Many thanks to everyone for these thoughtful replies. Yes, Crewdad, we may be reaching at Amherst
, but hoping that strong musical talents might help with admissions? Vassar is certainly on our list as well (and maybe she can take a look at the pipe organ when she visits!) Congratulations Mini on your daughter’s stellar trajectory from Smith to Princeton’s PhD program! I also know of some other Smith grads, including a great young woman conductor, who have been pursuing musical careers, which is one of the reasons we started looking there. Will certainly PM you as visiting time approaches (probably late spring) and will also look forward to touching base with teenage_cliche then as well.</p>