<p>If you win a music competition for piano or whatever instrument, and you’re selected to perform in Carnegie Hall… is it impressive on a college app?</p>
<p>It’s not the venue, but the specific reason you got to play there that will carry the weight.</p>
<p>If the appearance is the result of a competition win, the data point worth is a function of the prestige and level of the competition, and the method a specific school may use to weigh awards.</p>
<p>If the appearance is the result of a group or ensemble performance like a youth orchestra or similar performance, it will carry no weight other than the personal joy of being on that stage.</p>
<p>I’m playing a piano solo after being one of the grand prize winners of a piano concert.</p>
<p>If you didn’t have 500+ posts, I’d call ■■■■■.</p>
<p>Again, it will depend on the specific competition, the recognition and “name” value, and the level of competitors. Some competitions are very well funded, draw major talent from an international applicant pool, and attract an extremely high level of competition. Other competitions can be at various levels, draw from a smaller or specific geographic base, with less stringent competition, and would therefore carry less weight.</p>
<p>Congrats on your win.</p>
<p>It is worth noting and naming the win on any application, although the Carnegie Hall appearance in and of itself is not the factor. Name the specific competition when you submit your application materials.</p>