Narrowing the list - do you know anything about any of these schools?

College Majors Music Major
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<p>I am trying to narrow down my college list. Now is a good time because I have a college research project to do for one of my classes. I ultimately plan on applying to maybe 5 universities and about 5 conservatories. More or less of either, for about 8 to 13 schools to apply to. I'm focusing on universities for my project because it's easiest, and I really need to narrow down my list anyways. I know that I want:</p>

<p>-To be in or near a major city (within an hour away)
-Have an intimate music school and class environment, even if the school is large
-Undergrads do not feel like an afterthought - I want attention, although I do not feel a need to perform major roles in undergrad. I would however, like to have a decent chance of being in an opera chorus a couple times.
-- I want a mix of academically challenging admits. I have a 3.5 and 2000, so I don't want to be reach heavy. I also do not know exactly where my reaches are. </p>

<p>If you know anything about any of the schools on my list, please let me know! Positive or negative. Thank you :) </p>

<p>1.) Western Washington University
2.) McGill University
3.) Pacific Lutheran University
4.) Portland State University
5.) Boston University<br>
6.) University of Maryland
7.) Temple University
8.) Lawrence
9.) University of Cincinnati – CCM<br>
10.) University of Michigan
11.) Baldwin Wallace
12.) University of Texas
13.) University of Houston
14.) Southern Methodist University
15.) Roosevelt University CCPA
16.) Depaul University
17.) Millikin University</p>

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<p>Are you studying voice, choir, music education…? If you are wanting to study voice you should investigate teachers and make your final decision on which teacher(s) you want to study with, do not take pot luck as to studio assignment.</p>

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<p>Oh yes, hah I forgot! I am applying for voice as a soprano. I’m sure you know that I’ve heard that teacher is the #1 five million times, but obviously the school is important too, especially in undergrad. This is 4 years of my life, and I can’t go somewhere that I’d be unhappy with only the benefits of a good teacher. Good teachers are at a lot of places. </p>

<p>I agree the whole “potluck” thing isn’t a good idea. For example, at UT I was told that this is how teacher assignments work. That you don’t know who your teacher is until you commit to the school unless you make arrangements personally with your teacher beforehand. Should this be a red flag? Also, are there any other schools on my list that might do that? My parents really like UT. I was kind of iffy mostly because of this. Also, I’m not a fan of how they score applicants and everyone “above the line” gets admitted, and those below don’t. Is that just a big university thing, or is that normal?</p>

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<p>No, it’s not a red flag. That’s how they do it at Eastman, and probably some other places as well. Do try to visit and take sample lessons. Also ask to sit in on lessons and voice class. You’ll get a better idea of fit if you can do more than just take one lesson. Good luck!</p>