<p>I didn't mean to suggest that students should chose schools only on the basis of prestige. In the case of my kid, he is also one of the "minority" referred to; he chose a double-degree program -- in his case, conservatory-only options seemed too limiting, as did University-only options. But it was a hard decision (not for me...I am too academically oriented to have felt at ease about giving up a college education, especially when only 20% of kids succeed in having a successful music career even after Juilliard).</p>