Acceptance to University vs Music Program

compmom
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 11:10:59 +0000

Just to add a positive note…We cannot predict what admissions will value. Commitment to music at the expense of academics is honored by the most selective schools. We also cannot predict how the audition will go since musicality may be a factor more than perfection. Relying on an experienced teacher for repertoire seems wise.

The focus here should be the most fulfilling undergrad experience, in the light of love of music as well as support for ADHD, dyslexia and other learning disabilities. Challenge and growth without undue stress. This young man has done exceptionally well with a GPA of 3.8 along with apparently high level performance. He must be a very hard worker. Character counts too.

He has a teacher who can suggest schools. Off the top: Hartt, Lawrence, St. Olaf, College of Wooster, Mannes , Temple, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, University of the Pacific, San Francisco Conservatory, University of North Carolina School of the Arts, University of Illinois Urbana Champlain, DePaul, many state universities…trying to be geographically diverse here! Peabody and Oberlin have been mentioned. Sunderland and Shenandoah. I am sure there are many others.