College questions!

jazzzmomm
Thu, 18 Sep 2008 19:30:22 +0000

I never heard that any school preferred their own application unless they specify that in their admissions information. The Unified App makes it easy on everyone, but it only covers a small number of schools.

My feeling about the essay is that it must come from the heart, and most musicians are probably going to want to write about some aspect of music. Last year, MSM specifically asked a non-music essay question, so you didn’t have a choice there. I don’t think not writing about music would make you look less committed at all. The function of the college essay is to show your individuality and your thoughtulness, and, if you are moved to write about something not music-related, go with it.