How much does an international award boost my chances?

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<p>Recently, I won 2nd place in the Young Artists Category of the IV Chopin International Piano Competition in Hartford, Connecticut. I faxed an update on 3/12. IF they read it, do you think it will boost my chances? I feel like it will if I’m borderline, but I wonder how significant the boost will be. Any comments? Thank you.</p>

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<p>I think it depends on your major. Are you applying as some form of an Art major?</p>

3

<p>Nope, I did undecided.</p>

4

<p>I don’t know what to tell you then, my friend. Sorry</p>

5

<p>There’s a very small chance that telling them about it will hurt you.
That reminds me, I’m in the same situation (but with a different award); I need to tell them too.</p>

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<p>Did you submit an art supplement? If so, and if you’re that good, they can probably already see your talent without the award. Still, can’t hurt</p>

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<p>Well, thing is the music I submitted through my arts supplement wasn’t nearly as strong as the way I played at the competition because I wasn’t as mature in my interpretation, so… I’m not sure.</p>

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<p>And I’m just wondering if they’ll even READ it you know? Considering now they’re only rereading deferred applicants.</p>