<p>This is a very informative thread for those of us still in the early college search process. So I have a question that hopefully fits in this thread. If it shouldn't be here, then I'll start a separate thread for this question </p>
<p>Im beginning to understand the importance of finding the best private lesson teacher early on. Then, the best possible teacher/professor in college, graduate school, and so on...<br>
So when its all done and the college loans are coming in, the purpose of all this preparation, was to hopefully result in a better job/position? Are the truly talented musician/students overlooked that didnt graduate from one of these brand name colleges? Im coming to the conclusion if your child does not choose to attend the top colleges or conservatories, then he/she should find another profession. I understand one should not choose an obviously lacking institution. But what about 3rd and 4th tier schools? Do employers, symphonies (or whatever the future dream may be) give first consideration to the student from a higher ranking school over a 3rd or 4th tier? I dont read anyone actually admitting this but it feels this way. It puts a whole new slant on college.</p>
<p>Again, I'm only in the research phase and am not for or against one school over the other. But it is all about money at this point.</p>