<p>I’m going to be applying ED to the H&SS with a Creative W. major and maybe a music minor, not too sure however. I might auditon for violin, but I am not 100% sure.</p>
<p>I’m just going to copy my resume</p>
<p>…here it is:</p>
<p>GPA/Class Rank (estimated, no rank at competitive school): GPA: 3.4/4.0 Class Rank: Top 25%</p>
<p>Senior Schedule: AP Environmental Science AP Government
AP Microeconomics
AP German IV
Orchestra IV
AP Statistics
AP English IV</p>
<p>Academic Awards: Exemplarity Musician Award (10)
and Honors: National Junior Honor Society (10)
National Honor Society (11-12)
National German Honor Society (10-12)</p>
<p>Extra-Curricular Chamber (top group) Orchestra (10-12)<br>
Activities: String Orchestra (9)
State Honor Orchestra (best string hs state orch) (11)<br>
All Region Orchestra (10)
City Youth Orchestra (11-12)<br>
Youth Association of Politics<br>
(Co-Founder/President) (10)<br>
Young Democrats (11-12)<br>
German Club (11-12) National Honor Society (11-12)
German Honor Society (10-12) </p>
<p>Community Service: City Parks and Recreation 130+ Hrs.
Various School Activities 25+ Hrs. Texas State Democratic Convention 20+ Hrs </p>
<p>29 is a bit low as HSS had the SAT range 650-730 650-750.</p>
<p>The rank is also a bit of a problem. After it is recalculated the GPA may be around a 3.0 or so depending on your school. HSS kids average top 12% and it definitely depends on your HS (top 25% at Stuy/TJ/etc. would be great) but I’m guessing your school isn’t one of those.</p>
<p>Your E.C.'s are great and I’m sure you can write a great essay to pull them all together. CMU is holistic in admissions and can excuse GPA or SAT but usually not both. </p>
<p>With all of that said, I think you have a chance at the school and you should definitely apply as EARLY as possible. If you can ED then it will help your chances. For creative writing, remember that your essay will probably mean a lot more than someone applying to say, SCS (where it’s based a lot on scores/stats). Make sure your essay is AMAZING and if you do apply to CFA for music, make sure you get some tips on auditioning before you go. </p>
<p>CFA chances are more based on auditions (I’m guessing) and I don’t have much experience with them but for HSS I think you are at a small reach. Keep in mind CMU applications are expected to rise again for the class of 2011.</p>
<h1>1. Go for it. The arts take more than just numbers and grades. The social arts and fine arts selection is less dependent on SAT’s than the technical fields.</h1>
<p>I definitely agree that the social arts and fine arts selection is less dependent on SAT’s and grades than the technical fields. Your ECs are strong and applying early will help. Write good essays and get good teacher recommendations and you have a chance. Definitely worth applying.</p>
<p>Do you think it hurts that im ONLY sending my ACTs? Most college search sites say that CMU’s avg. act score is a 30 and I got a 29 (with a 35 in sci!). Although my score isnt outstanding, it dosen’t seem like it would be that big of a deal with it being one point away from avg. Is the problem that my test score won’t make up for my low gpa/rank? </p>
<p>Just a few more things to add that might improve my chances: I had an interview with admissions that couldn’t have gone better (in my opinion, of course). By the end of my senior year I will have taken 10 APs (I though my grades were usually low Bs…except for Music Theory, I like the challenge)</p>
<p>I know this is a big change but after visiting and talking with faculty a couple months ago, I will be applying to TSB. I know this makes my chances a lot worse, but it’s where I want to go in the future and it only seems logical. What I like about CMU is that I can still make music while prepairing for my future : ) </p>
<p>You will have to be accepted to each school separately. After you audition and take your theory test(s), the music faculty will send a “wish list” to admissions if they want you. Then admissions will have to admit you academically.</p>
<p>With having to apply to each school individually, I think you ought to just check off every school you have the slightest interest in attending. Get your foot in the door and go from there. </p>
<p>Good luck to you (especially if you need financial aid).</p>
<p>Yeah, I dont know what happened with my english, but i think it is a little late to retake…esp because im applying ed. I’m hoping that they will realize that it was a rare happening considering I made a perfect score on my essay. I was also a little hesitant because my science was probably a fluke and I really didnt want to sacrifice it. I though maybe CMU would like the looks of a near perfect score. After talking with the admissions lady I interviewed with, she didnt make a huge deal out of my english score and was totaly understanding. But than again, what is she going to say. Oh well it’s all in the air now!</p>