3isthemagicnumber

I'm hoping for some impartial advice please? My daughter has been a JA since Year 4, and is currently in Year 6. We are working out what to do with regards to the auditions for next year. Realistically we cannot afford to send her to White Lodge, as we have two other children and a big mortgage! My question is this: if we only apply for the Mid Associates and not White Lodge - would her chances of getting a place in the MA be diminished because we haven't applied for WL? Or should we be applying for both? I'm hoping someone might be able to shed some light on the process as this is all new to me! thanks in advance

This thread has been so interesting to read! Thanks to all who shared their opinions! My daughter is currently a JA in Y6 and we have decided against applying for WL - mainly because we can't afford it! I've battled with an element of guilt about this though, incase we're holding her back by not potentially giving her that opportunity. The cost is not our only reason, but reading this thread has made me feel that we're doing the right thing (for our family) by going down the education route instead.