Arguably the nation's best conservatory, Juilliard turns 100 this year. Happy birthday!

The New York City school attracts some of the best musicians, dancers and actors anywhere...that is, aspiring musicians, dancers and actors. The job market for these professions is highly competitive, to say the least. No guarantees, except hard work.

Still, one would think a Juilliard degree and the inherent networking connections should work in a graduate's favor, even in a tight market. But as a recent AP story pointed out, students are there for the love of their craft, not for potential monetary gains.

Said one student quoted in the article: "I'm moving into an apartment with two other guys - I get the living room. And then, I hope my cell phone rings - with jobs."

Good luck....