<p>The information offered on this particular subforum (and CC in general) can be an invaluable tool. I would be hard pressed to name an alternative source with as much readily accessible info available. </p>
<p>There are nuances and caveats to music based admissions that will make both the experienced and neophytes heads spin. </p>
<p>It is important to remember that much of what is offered is personal experience, observation, and advice/suggestions. Nothing here is dogma, nor cast in stone. Even long established institution specific policies can and do change. Informed discussion, enlightened discourse and conflicting opinion all serve to expand knowledge.</p>
<p>The vagaries and idiosyncrasies of program/teacher selection, genre/discipline differences, talent/merit/need based aid awards, and myriad other factors are as diverse as the students and parents represented within.</p>
<p>All I can suggest to anyone is to arm yourselves with information, from a variety of sources. Sift and research. Verify. This is an extension of your musical network (which building should be a never ending process), and it is important to realize that.</p>
<p>Leave no stone unturned, and remember the music world is small. The toes you may step on today could very well be holding a door open (or kicking it closed) to you tomorrow.</p>
<p>Again, those are MY opinions. What any reader may wish to do with them is their personal prerogative.</p>