Does a gap year between undergrad and grad studies affect admissions?

songbirdmama
Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:58:04 +0000

@Dustyfeathers The original poster is in college and asking about a gap year going into MM program.
@CherrySakura002 There is no harm in applying to 4-5 grad programs to see what your chances are. You might be surprised! If audition is king, you will have a lot of time this summer to practice and the playing field is somewhat leveled since there are many cancellations of festivals. Think more about what you want to do: conducting? Teaching violin? Performing? History? Target your application to the right department and roll the dice. You will never know the outcome unless you try it! I think your lack of festival experience is preventing you from knowing your relative talent. Application prescreens can give the same information. What is there to lose in making an attempt? Just clarify your direction over the summer. Good luck.