Chances for Music: Do GPA and SAT scores matter?

Colleges & Universities Northwestern University
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<p>I have asked the same question in the [UMich</a> forum](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=399484]UMich”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=399484).</p>

<p>Several teachers have recommended music programs in schools with high standards, including Northwestern. As stated in the other thread, "I have a ridiculously low GPA of about 3.0 due to various obstacles and difficulties at home. My SAT score, being less than 2000, does not meet the school’s standards either.</p>

<p>Will it be impossible, even with a good audition/essay/rec?"</p>

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<p>As far as I know, those factors are only like 15% or so of the evaluation…</p>

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<p>My understanding is that GPA/Stats do matter, along with talent/audition.Does your school have anyone in the past who was accepted into the music program at NU?-that could either confirm-or negate my understanding.G’luck!</p>