Chances, suggestions, I will play you a song!

Chance Me / Match Me
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<p>I am working on applications, but I am kind of overwhelmed. I am not sure if I am applying at the right schools, in the sense of, is there another one out there where I may be a better fit? My life has turned around this past year. I have learned to listen to my heart as opposed to what I think will be “profitable”, (term used loosely). I started guitar at the beginning of the school year, I am really good. I would like to study music (performing), possibly minor in something else. My grades my first two years of HS, were pretty dismal. I am on an upward swing though! (3.7 last year, same this year?)</p>

<p>Schools I am applying to:</p>

<p>University of Richmond
Sewanee University of the South
William and Mary
Wheaton (Illinois)Conservatory
University of Virginia
Denison
Washington and Lee
Peabody Conservatory
A couple of State Schools (Accepted early action)</p>

<p>Here they are.</p>

<p>Virginia Resident
Ethnicity/Race: Hispanic
First Generation Student
Gender: Male
College Class Year: 2012
High School: Public 1st three years; Private for Senior Year
High School Type: sends some grads to top schools
Will apply for financial aid: No</p>

<p>Academics:</p>

<p>GPA - Unweighted: 3.2
Class Rank: School does not rank and will not estimate
Class Size: 49</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>SAT I Math: 600
SAT I Critical Reading: 660
SAT I Writing: 630
ACT: 28/with writing
Taking both ACT and SAT again in December
Took: US HISTORY SAT II, Math I, English Lit (Awaiting Scores)</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Class President 9
SCA 9,10,11
Yearbook Editor 10,11
Key Club 9,10,11,12
School Magazine Photographer 11
Quill and Scroll Honor Society 11
Church Youth Group 9,10,11,12
Mission Trip 11,12</p>

<p>Cross Country 12
Swim 12 (Community Swim 9, 10)
Guitar Ensemble 12
Drama 12</p>

<p>Completed Outdoor Survival Camp 8 weeks at Highest Rating (Outward Bound style Camp, Low Impact) Summer of 11th</p>

<p>6 Honors Courses
4 AP’s (English Comp & Lit) Spanish, US History
Good Recs</p>

<p>Any thoughts?</p>

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<p>Bump! So UNC Chapel Hill maybe?</p>

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<p>University of Richmond- Match
William and Mary- Reach
University of Virginia- Reach
Denison- Match
Washington and Lee- Reach</p>

<p>I don’t know much about the music schools as far as selectivity. Your underrepresented minority status could help a lot. All of your reaches are attainable so you’re in a pretty good situation. You started playing guitar this year and you’re thinking about majoring? I don’t mean to judge but aren’t you making a bold decision by possibly dedicating your life to something you discovered like 8 weeks ago?</p>

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<p>Truthfully, I am not going to dedicate my life to music. I really enjoy it, and I figure a BA in Music with a minor in something else will be as useful to me as any other BA degree.</p>

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<p>A music degree will do nothing for you if you’re applying to grad schools or trying to find a job in a more conventional field.</p>

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<p>Roca, how would you know this? A BA in Music will be as useful to me as a BA in History when taking the GRE. They are both well rounded with a good representation of most liberal arts subjects. Since I will have at least a semester of college work completed before I even start, I figure I can minor in an unrelated LA subject without stressing too much.</p>

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<p>You won’t even be waitlisted at William and Mary or UVA. Flat out rejected. Good luck.</p>