How Can I Prove This?

Hat
Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:35:45 +0000

In one of the college admissions books that I have read, an admissions rep said that their college got a recording of the applicant playing the piano. It was so good that the adcomm wondered why nothing was mentioned in any of the applicant’s ECs about piano. It turned out that Mom was a professional concert pianist – applicant did not get in.

On the one hand, if you are not that good, proof should not be an issue. On the other, if you are not that good, why are you sending a recording? If what you are looking for is a college where you could learn more about the piano, then I think the essay would be a good place to relate this (like you did above). Just make sure that the school has a music department where piano is offered.

With respect to the mosque, I would try to get someone who has a least a decent command of english to write a recommendation stating how helpful you have been. Like the essay, it will be in his/her voice and I doubt the AdComm will hold that against you (and it may make your recommendation seem more honest.)