<p>musicamusica, yes he auditioned at his school (for composition). He received substantial merit awards for academics and additional awards for music. This brings me to violadad’s discussion. Last year, I read the Peabody article on double majoring and convinced myself that S was one of the kids who truly loves both subjects. I just re-read it and realized that it isn’t true. He is a “Howard,” someone who lives for music. Unless something drastic changes, he will want to pursue a music career. So that was helpful violadad, though not necessarily the answer I was looking for! mom2collegekids: yes, he has APs and some college courses he took over the summer while in high school. He is more than willing to take summer school to help fill the GE requirements. That will help, but if he had 5 years he could also take those philosophy and physics courses he would love along with the double major. But I guess we don’t have to make the decision of paying for a fifth year today. Thanks everyone, for your help.</p>