As a young music student, you may be seriously debating which schools to apply to during the college search process. It can be confusing to determine how much the reputation of a school matters and even which type of school is best for you. You’ve likely come across two major types of music schools: conservatories and schools of music that are part of a larger university. Do you ever wonder what the differences or similarities are between the two? How do you know which one might be right for you? And does it really make a difference?

As you may know, Boston is BIG in education. Some of the world’s most prestigious colleges and universities call Boston home. Harvard University, Boston University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Berklee College of Music...