<p>My parents are only allowing me to apply to Cal State Long Beach and UC Irvine for next fall 2015. I want to major in music, preferably for Jazz, Composition or Vocal studies?
Which school would be better? </p>
<p>Both schools are very competitive and you do not list your Stats. What is your backup plan if you cannot get in?
Unless you are sure you have a 75-80% or higher for an acceptance, you need to have a good safety school. Have you considered Chapman. They are private but have an excellent music program. I know several people that have attended Chapman and are doing very well after graduation.</p>
<p>Out of the 2, UCI is suppose to have a better music program than CSULB, but I am not sure on their specialities such as Jazz, Composition or Vocal Studies? </p>