Thank you! Yes, I’m creeping on the music forum as well, but because he kind of has a “cutoff” in his mind talent-wise (he is choosy, musically), I thought I’d ask here too.
We are looking at a number of the schools you have listed, and we won’t qualify for need-based aid. We are going to pony up for the best school we can afford and sacrifice accordingly.
I think the catch is that any of his “non-music” alternatives would have to be regular decision, because he may use his ED for one of his music picks. So while I know he might have an Ivy or little Ivy shot if he went ED or SCEA, I’m not sure if he’d catch their eye if he’s RD. (This is my first and only rodeo!)