It is a very top-notch school for music, with a long reputation for graduating students who go on and do well. That is why it is competitive, which I get, to a point. But she had a stellar audition and is pretty accomplished - she's been in choirs and musicals since kindergarten, was in band, was in audition only vocal groups and did madrigals from 7th grade thru high school. In and out of state competitions and events with band and choir, including NYC, a holiday bowl game and parade, and a major league baseball game. And scored an almost perfect score on her foreign language solo for state Jr year. She really is talented, but it runs in the family, her sister is also a great singer, and her dad is a bass player.It seems like they wd try to keep and encourage someone with her skills, rather than just seeing who survives the heat.

So she is very serious about music - but we need to find a way that is not such a pressure-cooker, at least not right off the bat, and not when circumstances call for understanding and support, which doesn't appear to be the case at this uni. I have to call tomorrow about her academic probation status, and will ask about the ADA info then Thanks for all the replies - the advice and support is truly appreciated!