<p>We are facing the same thing as BigisMama. It’s a very pleasant dilemma to have choices among the various types of programs, but my son is still at loose ends in deciding the best for him. He’s only had a couple of years of formal training, so it would seem that the conservatory might be best. On the other hand, he wants “the college experience” with perhaps a broader base of courses and activities available. Then there is the “gut feeling” you get from each school to also consider. We have yet to hear from a couple of schools, one of which was very high on his list, so maybe that one will come through although frankly, it’s the school that auditioned 1,200 kids for about a dozen slots so I think there’s a better chance of getting struck by lightning.;-)</p>