Hello all! I am a current high school senior, starting college as a Clarinet Performance major in the fall. I do plan on pursuing a double degree or major in either math, biochemistry, or computer science. I have been accepted to Eastman, Oberlin College and Conservatory, University of Michigan, and Vanderbilt. I have pretty much eliminated Oberlin because of the cost (did not receive a large enough scholarship) and Eastman (double degree is not very accessible + the cost is high but i received a decent scholarship). Essentially, I have narrowed my decision down to University of Michigan and Vanderbilt. At University of Michigan, I do like the clarinet teachers a bit more, and I would be able to get 2 degrees, but what has me apprehensive is the potential lack of substantial ensemble experience due to the presence of graduate students competing for ensemble chairs and the large size of the university. At Vanderbilt, however, I received a full scholarship, would have plenty of ensemble experience due to it only being undergraduate, but I would only be able to double major, not pursue a double degree (plus I'm not sure if the music school is at the same level as Michigan). ESSENTIALLY, I'm very torn as to where to go!
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