<p>Thanks for stopping by. I’m a twenty-eight year old looking to return to school. </p>
<p>For the past ten years, I’ve been a professional pianist touring the world and I’m looking to go back to school and focus on a new skill. Music has provided me with a great living but I’m aware that making over six figures as a musician doesn’t last forever and being prepared for the future is always a good idea. </p>
<p>I studied at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston for a couple semesters six years ago. I left the program due to an international opportunity I couldn’t refuse. </p>
<p>As someone that graduated high school eleven years ago and has minimal credits that can transfer, what are my chances at applying to a legitimate school in New York City? Is there something I should be doing before attempting to transfer? Should I take SATs/ACTs again; the scoring system was completely different when I took mine in 2001.</p>
<p>Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Wow, you certainly have a talent and background to write about.
Yes, you will have to be admitted just like any other student. Your SAT/ACT scores are out of date and you will need to take them again. You’ll be judged like any other student, so prepare for them. You will need a high school transcript and letters as well. It’s best to ask the college admissions office about letters of recommendation as obviously it has been a while since your teachers and guidance counselor were working with you.
If you have completed any college classes, they will need your transcripts from there. For state residency and financial aid, you will be considered as an independent adult at your age.
I would contact the admissions department for additional information as how to apply as an older student. Depending on your grades/scores, I would say you have certainly showed ability that colleges would take notice of.
Many musicians also have completed advanced degrees in other fields.</p>
<p>it really depends on what u want to do…if youve already decided on a major then u can look at specific unis and colleges…and if thts the case then some really good colleges and unis are sat optional, they dont require the SAT…
BUT…if u r not sure about what u want to do, then giving the SAT is a good idea since it will open many doors for u and ull have a bigger selection of unis to choose frm depending on the scores…
one more thing, im not sure if u need to do the sat if ur applying as a transfer! so u should check that out with the unis ur planning to apply to.</p>
<p>There’s one called Union college in NY…not in NYC tho…its a LAC with 2 or 3 engineerings…and sat optional…if u like some major they provide then u should try it…the deadline for RD is 15 jan…
hope that helps…</p>
<p>on a lighter note…i knw exactly wht u feel for the SAT…i myself applied to sat optional schools!! and got accepted in WPI…with a hefty merit scholarship…</p>
<p>HaHeHo (which is a cool screen name), Union College is sooooo far away from the city. I currently live in New York City and I couldn’t even imagine being in the suburbs. I’m thinking the easiest way would be to enter another music program and use their dual degree options (Juilliard and Manhattan School of Music;both I which I got accepted to years ago) have dual degree programs with Columbia. I’d kinda hate to play the music card though. </p>
<p>Call the admissions office at the schools you are interested in. They may have different entry programs for adult students. Obviously you have had a lot more life experience than a recent high school grad. Some schools have non traditional student tracks. It’s worth asking.</p>
<p>Y do u hate playing the music card…coz from what I think, if played right, it can get u places!!!
I’m sorry I don’t have any more uni suggestions, I personally love rural areas!!! And mountains and forests. Lol.so my college search experience is of no use in ur situation, also most sat optional places are LACs and most LACs are in rural areas, ur best bet would be having a go at the SAT!!</p>
<p>Look at university divisions for adult learners. You probably will get more flexibility for admission and even classes. In NYC, especially check Columbia and NYU, maybe New School.</p>