<p>This is a very interesting thread. Of course, the “other” factor is helping your S or D understand that being educated in Oklahoma/Ohio/Texas, etc. can help them achieve their Broadway dreams in the same way going to school in northeast can. I know my S1&S2 came to appreciate the schools that came through with merit aid over some of the big name programs, but they wouldn’t even apply to the wonderful Oklahoma and Ohio schools, no matter how much I tried. Sigh. It is so challenging to put the pieces of this puzzle together leading up to application season. Thankful this resource is here for parents.</p>