Im just filling in Cukas but im really stuck on deciding on applications for these three, i am a flautist any advice would be really appreciated!

Have you a particular tutor with whom you want to study? What location will appeal most. Remember that you will be there for several years so don't choose somewhere where you will not enjoy living. You may want to travel home from time to time so choose somewhere with good travel links too. If you have not been yet, try to go for some informal interviews as soon as possible. You may have missed the open days, but if you have been to any sit down and list any pros and cons for each place.

How do you go to an informal interview? This is the thing i really am not bothered how far from home it is-ive lived away from home for the past two years and i dont have a particular teacher either! i just cant make up my mind! Which are the most competitive?

It is easy to arrange an informal interview. Just telephone the college and ask if you can arrange one. Someone will be able to talk to you about courses etc and you might also be able to have a trial lesson with one of the flute tutors.

london is a lot more expensive to live in than wales or scotland....