Coverage dated October 21, 2026

Dear Annie: Gifted Musician Hits a Sour Note Over College Search

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Dear Annie: I need your advice. My very musically gifted high school senior appears to want to go to college and major in music performance. But he is refusing to visit colleges. He won’t discuss why; he just gets very belligerent when the subject comes up and won’t expand on any reasons.

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AL.com
Dear Annie: My musically gifted son doesn't want to visit colleges - why? (opens AL.com)
Published Oct 21, 2026
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He won’t discuss why; he just gets very belligerent when the subject comes up and won’t expand on any reasons.
Nooz Hawk
Dear Annie: Gifted Musician Hits a Sour Note Over College Search (opens Nooz Hawk)
Published Oct 21, 2026
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Dear Annie: I need your advice. My very musically gifted high school senior appears to want to go to college and major in music performance. But he is refusing to visit colleges. He won’t discuss why; he just gets very belligerent when the subject comes up and won’t expand on any reasons.