Where should I go?

College Search & Selection
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<pre><code> I'm a senior in high school who plays viola, and I am looking around at colleges, trying to gather information. I'd like to get a degree in music performance at some college. What are some of the best places to study viola in the Midwestern US?

Also, what are some scholarships that I could apply for, since I would need financial assistance if I was to attend college?
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<p>I know that Indiana University has a legendarily strong Music school. University of Cincinnati’s CCM is well respected, as is CCPA (Chicago College of Performing Arts) at Roosevelt University in Chicago. I think that DePaul’s Music School is also quite good. </p>

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<p>if you do a search of college confidential by typing in viola, you will find several threads like the one below:</p>

<p><a href=“top universities for viola performance - Music Major - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/music-major/299542-top-universities-for-viola-performance.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>I’m glad you have your mind on money, too, because it’s more important than GPA, SAT/ACTs, ECs, etc.</p>

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<p>Oberlin.</p>

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<p>Look at Northwestern too. Also full-need in fin aid.</p>

<p>Wouldn’t the teacher matter more than the school, though?</p>

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<p>^ Very true.</p>

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<p>Most of us can only suggest some schools, OP. The teachers you’ll have to research and then interview.</p>