One thing I can tell you for certain, that getting into those programs makes getting into the music school alone look easy, they take very few students for those programs, a handful at most, so it is more likely than not that you won’t get into them. Others are dual degree, where you get a BM from NEC and a BA from Tufts. You then can apply to the joint program, and what that means if you finish your UG at Columbia and then go right into an MM at Juilliard (in effect, you audition for grad school early)…so you get a bachelor’s from Columbia and a MM from Juilliard. The joint program between Juilliard and Columbia has different levels, there is the exchange program where students who are accepted get their undergrad degree at Columbia, and take lessons at Juilliard (they don’t do theory, orchestra and so forth, I think they may be eligible for chamber). The other thing to keep in mind is the joint programs are all different in how they work out. All the programs you mention are top level programs, to varying degrees, and piano is one of the most competitive instruments of all, and you need to see how realistic it is that you can meet the audition requirements.
If you don’t think your mom can give you a fair assessment, if at all possible (and I realize this is difficult, because your mom might object), try to get to another teacher and pay for an assessment. I don’t know the piano or repertoire, but I think that though people can tell you if it is high level enough, they can’t tell you how well you are playing them. (Not sure if Chopin op 10 no 1 is "reasonable"). Note: I have tiny hands, but I can usually find my way to work around it as long as it's reasonable. What pieces do you think can best display the most technique/musical maturity? I can't really rely on my mom (teacher) because I don't think she's being honest in what she feels is the most substantial repertoire for me, because she wants me to focus more on grades rather than piano. I also need help finding a Prokofiev Etude (I was thinking op 2 no 1).
For études, I'm considering op 10 no 1, 4, or maybe Ocean. I can't decide between Chopin Ballade no. Since Pathetique is on the easier side, I really need to beef up my romantic selections, which are my forte. So far, I have Bach P&F in B-flat major, Beethoven Pathetique, and Ravel Gaspard de la Nuit Ondine. I am really struggling to decide on a repertoire. I am applying to Juilliard, NEC, and Peabody in the hopes that I can get accepted into their joint degree programs with schools such as Columbia, JHU, Tufts, etc.
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