Unsure of where to commit?!

College Majors Music Major
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I’ve gotten accepted into every school I’ve auditioned for so far (I have an audition at Valparaiso University on the 15th).
My options are:

  • Western Illinois University 2,000(?) plus potential talent scholarship
  • Millikin University (14k scholarship plus 2k talent scholarship)
  • University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (scholarship unknown)
  • Valparaiso University (scholarship unknown)
    Western is in the process of giving me a scholarship, UIUC doesn’t notify anyone until mid-March, Valpo is obviously unknown.
    I estimate that I’ll get between 5-10,000 from FAFSA.

Moreover, I also plan on doing Choir; I’m studying Trombone primarily for my degree, though.
The only other factors I care about are: diversity, dorm quality as well as quality of the program overall.

I’d appreciate any advice/suggestions. Thanks!

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First, don’t look at the size of the scholarship. Look at what is left over that you still need to pay.

Second, might want to consider your instrument professor. Find one you respect and think you can work with over the college years. Ask for a sample lesson if you are close enough to do that.

April is a good time to visit your top 2-3 choices to help make a decision.