Before I begin, I should say that I am not sure of the correct terminology, but trying to understand if schools (not conservatories) are really willing to look at students who have limited (meaning not much time), but raw talent or are there so many applications (with so few spots) that the departments really only choose from kids with years of experience and extensive resumes. So do the kids who have been composing for years with summer programs, multiple teachers, performed works, etc. generally take the spots. Several schools said they are looking for raw talent, but I wonder if that is true.
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