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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Is this program considered a plus for college admissions? It is competitive entry, but still requires payment.[/quote]
It's really hard to say because the kids who go to Interlochen already seem to be the kinds of kids who end up at competitive colleges. Even knowing about Interlochen suggests that you are already in a well-educated and cultured environment, and the ability to pay for Interlochen suggests that the family has means. Of course, Interlochen does award scholarships, but most kids there do not receive substantial aid. [/quote]

Exactly this. We were not in a position to afford it (but wouldn't get aid) so didn't pursue and focused on other local opportunities (eg Levine Honors, KC Millennium Stage performance). Kid did an arts supplement, now at a WASP. Music director contacted them when they arrived to campus, so apparently did mean something more than nothing. Had the stats regardless.

My impression is that (reasonably) high-level playing can help with competitive college admissions, but much more so if it is an uncommon instrument. Still, my violinist did okay.[/quote]

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