Does he have to stick with this to the end?

Northstarmom
Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:36:44 +0000

" Quitting as a senior would require an explanation on his part. It might be a good essay topic, especially if for him this feels like a moral or ethical decision, or a way to make a statement to the band director that his unreasonableness can no longer be tolerated."

No, it doesn’t require any explanation. Just because a student has done something for years doesn’t mean colleges expect they’ll do it senior year. Colleges know that students change interests and also may decide to drop activities in order to devote more time to an activity that is a passion.

I don’t think his band experience would be a good topic because it could sound too much like a rant against the band director. Far better for your S to write about a subject that he loves, not one that he dropped because he didn’t like the way the director lead.