<p>My daughter was home long enough this weekend for us to have real conversation, and it turns out American is higher on her list than I thought. She’d just been hesitant to mention her strong interest, because the school is a definite financial reach for us. But since her interest is very real, I told her I would try to figure out a way for us to visit the campus before she applies (it’s occasionally flattering that my boss acts like I’m indispensable…but I’m really not and I REALLY won’t be over the next year with auditions plus college visits). American is a school that will accept CDs for vocal auditions, and while that’s a route she’d prefer not to take, it is one possibility that we’ll keep in mind as the time comes nearer. Thanks for sharing…</p>