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Re: Not the usual parent question

Author: Tobin
Date: 2009-02-12 14:42

Hi Jeff,

(Caveat, I don't even have my first kid yet. But I have helped many of my students with college advice, so feel free to ignore me if you'd like).

I went the C option and can recognize many of it's benefits. Looking back I'm curious about the A option, but wouldn't change my path...I get paid to teach and perform full time.

The fellow concert band member obviously doesn't feel as successful with C, and has weighed in. Obviously again, you're opinion in the matter is more important and influential with your daughter. It is good for her to have heard a dissenting opinion, no matter if it was invited or not, in the selection process.

One question for you that is not represented in your post: How accommodating are either A or C's music (and other major) program to double majors? Some schools/programs SAY they are accommodating but will give you daughter trial after trial to complete the two programs, often coming to contradictory advice as to which requirement must be completed when. Other schools are actually disposed to double majors that seem at odds, and will help the student achieve their goal.

I recall a friend of mine from undergrad who was able to complete a five year professional architecture program and her music major in five years at a major VA school.

Perhaps you could contact both music departments (if you haven't already) and ask for a list of double majors that are occurring in their department? Perhaps you can find some undergrads to talk to that will "make or break" either school.

In agreement above: with the two schools two hours apart the boyfriend should not be a consideration in any way, shape, or form. No offense to him!

James

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