How much weight does the primary teacher have on acceptance?

timeforchange4
Mon, 28 Mar 2016 02:05:24 +0000

Hi all,

Anxiously awaiting a decision this week from Manhattan School of Music to begin my Masters. I had a lesson with the teacher on my respective instrument, which went very well and lasted almost two hours as we were having so much fun! They greeted me positively at the audition with a hug and some light conversation. The audition itself went well, and I had a panel of five, who all seemed receptive to my playing. Of course, I am nervous like anyone awaiting to hear decisions this week, but the only aspect outside of my control that I think could’ve had a negative impact are my grades from undergrad. They are not terrible - I had a 3.2 - but lots of Cs and Ds in theory/history/sightsinging.

Will/can the primary teacher trump all of that if they really want a student to study with them (assuming they do)? Or is it basically back in the Admissions office’s court once the say is in from the audition?

Many thanks!