Is contacting this person a good idea?

TGLTGL
Sat, 07 Feb 2015 19:40:21 +0000

Hi all.

I play a stringed instrument and have received many state-level accolades.

My target school is Wharton, and my private instructor has recommended that I contact the head of the strings department at Penn. What I would do is simply ask about their strings program, and try and make some sort of connection. I would inquire about the process of joining an orchestra etc.

Would contact with this sort of person have any influence on my acceptance to this school?