<p>Thanks so much for listening and helping me despite all of my ranting and over-thinking!</p>
<p>I’m putting Interlochen back on my list. I took it off ultimately because I have a trip already scheduled from the 23rd to the 26th, and Interlochen starts on the 25th (For some reason I had in my head that my trip ended on the 28th, and in that case I don’t think it would work) and also, the cost is pretty high compared to other places for the same amount of time. My parents are hesitant about pretty much every program, and they want me to provide them with more information than is provided on each website (particularly information about the alumni of each program - where they go to school, accomplishments, etc.) I think I’ll just email Interlochen staff, but would coming a day late be problematic? I definitely have my final list now. </p>
<p>I’m worried about gauging my abilities - I’ve won awards at a couple competitions, and always get really good feedback on my singing, but I’m worried about how I’ll compete with other teens nationally. I can’t figure out just how selective each of my choices is. Is five kind of overkill? Thanks for all the help. I’m really excited for the summer.</p>