Chances? Should I apply?

Colleges & Universities University of Minnesota
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<p>Hello! So, UMN is my dream school. It has everything I want and I’ve wanted to attend since my Freshman year in high school. I’m applying for CLA because I want to major in music therapy, so I need to be admitted into CLA before my auditions for the school of music.</p>

<p>STATS: 3.3 GPA (that is the only GPA my school sends, and will be a 3.5 at the end of this semester so I will resend my grades), 24 ACT</p>

<p>6 AP classes (Stats, Biology, US History, Literature, Language and Composition, Environmental Science)</p>

<p>Four Honors: Pre-calc, anatomy and physiology, English 10 Honors, English 9 Honors</p>

<p>Extra curriculars and awards:
-consistently performing at various coffee shops
-picked to participate in overture awards
-president of Unified For Uganda, a non-profit organization paying for destitute children’s education and care in Uganda
-volunteer at melodic connections, a local music therapy place
-Teen Advisory Program leader
-traveling to Uganda this summer to sponsor children
-high school band freshman year
-choir from sophomore-senior
-choir rehearsal manager (junior year)
-choir president (senior year)
-voice lessons for 3 years, piano lessons for 6
-self taught guitarist, song leader in youth group and summer camp
-traveled abroad to volunteer at an orphanage in Bulgaria
-awarded the Golden Presidential Community Service Award (250+ hours of community service a year)
-awarded oral communications student of the year
-Participant in the May Festival Youth Chorus (audition was required)
-Participant/Soloist in Ohio University Honors Choir (audition was required)
-Participant in Cincinnati District 21 Honors Choir (audition was required)
-worked two consistent jobs in high school (lifeguard and sales associate at local hardware store)
–has an interest in international health and helping others in need through the empowerment of music
-has 5 other siblings (one sister and four brothers)
-Senior officer of the biggest club in the school (ProjectLEAD) evolving around community service and helping others
-camp counselor for children
-active in Wyoming High School’s drama department for two years, lead in both shows (The Little Mermaid-Grimsby and Beauty and the Beast-The beast)
-Regional President in youth group-in charge of social action, community service, and Judaic programming…and music director!</p>

<p>I also sent them a letter explaining poor grades Freshman year due to missing a semester because of illness. And then sent them a little essay I wrote about how it has helped me through my life. Tell me what you guys think! Thank you :slight_smile: </p>

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<p>I think you have a decent chance at getting into CLA just looking at other people who have been able to get accepted and the admittied profile of the 2014 freshman. I would definitely apply as soon as possible because they will probably get back to you a little later so send it in as fast as possible. Good luck;I am waiting for my decision to UMN as well :-)</p>

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<p>Only 5% of students get accepted into CLA with an act below 25 and your gpa is also below the average, however your ec are incredible so that may make up for it. Plus your special circumstances make up for your low GPA. I think you have a decent chance of getting in and think it’d be worth the shot of applying, however I’d recommend having back up schools. I wish you the best of luck!</p>

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<p>What everyone has said is true. Also, if you are in-state (not reciprocity) that apparently improves your chances of admission a ton. And to be honest, if you are not asian or white, you are probably in.</p>

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<p>You should check the music site at UMN. I think they may have some additional requirements and tighter deadlines vs regular CLA rolling app.</p>

<p><a href=“https://music.umn.edu/prospective-students/admissions-auditions/undergrad-how-to-apply”>https://music.umn.edu/prospective-students/admissions-auditions/undergrad-how-to-apply&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>It may be good to go visit and talk to them so you can talk more about your ECs that apply to music therapy. That may help overcome the U’s emphasis on stats for admissions? </p>

<p>Hopefully someone else will chime in who knows more about the music program(s). Good luck!</p>