<p>I find your typical BFA degree only brings you half way if you change direction. If per se you decide get a business or science degree instead, you would need at least 2 additional years of school just to get a undergrad degree. A BFA in MT is not that flexible. It is a specialty degree. For kids that are a little less sure of what they want or believe what they will achieve, I think there is a need for a more-rounded setting.</p>
<p>I find myself walking two entirely different paths with my kids. My daughter, who has been performing professionally since she was 8 is going to a 50K Conservatory. My son, who will most definitely go to state school because he wants to be a Secondary Ed teacher can receive his degree just about anyplace. My daughter goes to a conservatory for the specialized training. My son can “find himself” and change direction if he wants. And if it takes a few more years at state, so be it. I would not have my son “find himself” at a 50K school that is for sure.</p>