<p>(I mailed this question to MIT Admissions, and they asked me to contact the Music program staff. However, I haven’t received a reply in the past month. So, I’m asking it again.)</p>
<p>To be considered music supplements may ONLY be submitted via email and must include: two short MP3 recordings, less than 10 minutes in total duration, and For composers: One recent composition score attached in PDF format.</p>
<p>If I’m required to send only one score, then which mp3 recording do I send? Please note that I’ve the scores and the recordings for all my compositions, and can send both of them for each composition. So, how many - scores or mp3 files or both - can I send?</p>
<p>I’m an early action applicant and the due date is Nov 1. However, I feel as if my essays are not as complete as I would like. I have heard from some of my friends that we have to submit the second portion the business day before it’s due. If we are submitting the second portion online, do we have to submit it by Thurs. afternoon to have it processed by Fri.?</p>
<p>MITChris, my guidance counselor insists that the letters of recommendation from him and my English and Math teachers are sufficient and the MIT “supplements” aren’t necessary. Is he correct, or should I speak to him?</p>
<p>Thank you. I’ll send both the score and the recording for ONE composition
=> Two mp3 recordings must be included - that does not apply for composers.
Is that correct?</p>
<p>Okay - another question!
I have studied at two different high schools (the first school was till Class 10 only, so I passed out and went to a new school for classes 11 and 12. I’m presently attending this new school). </p>
<p>So, can I ask teachers (Classes 9 and 10) from my previous school to fill out the Evaluation forms or is there some sort of a ‘rule’ that only current teachers (Class 12) can fill them out?</p>
<p>Another linked question is regarding the secondary school report. How do I get the ‘transcript’ and ‘summary and recommendation’ from two different schools? Who mails them? </p>
<p>(I don’t really know if my school teachers are familiar with all these forms, and I’m just trying to prepare for the questions they might have!)</p>
<p>^Hi trunks,
My son also submitted a music supplement, as a “performer.”</p>
<p>MITChris is clearly the expert, so you can do what he says to do. </p>
<p>But I think you may have misunderstood the instructions a little, and I can see why. Our take on it, here at home, is that you are mixing up two different categories – performance and composition.</p>
<p>It is true that in the body of the instructions, they mention the same 3 requirements for PERFORMERS – maybe because the vast majority of applicants are performers, not composers? I think that’s misleading to those of you who want to submit compositions.</p>
<p>My impression is that the first instructions you quoted are for those who are submitting performance supplements. Since you want to submit a composer’s supplement, I think you’re supposed to ignore those 3 specifics in the body of the instructions and look farther down the page. </p>
<p>I know you read farther down the page, and you saw the requirements for COMPOSERS versus performers. I think you’re supposed to follow those directions – the ones for composers. There are 3 things required of you, none of which are mp3s. That’s the way I read it.</p>
<p>You can attach an mp3 file of your ONE composition being played. They could always ignore it, if you weren’t supposed to send it. But, the way I read the directions, I don’t think they want an mp3 from you. I think they just want the 3 things they list for composers. In any case, just one mp3 to go with your composition, if that’s the way you want to do it.</p>
<p>see posts 1, 7, 8, 9, and 20 on this thread. In sum: Teachers at the old school can fill them out.</p>
<p>Your upper level high school’s registrar should know the answer to your last question. Or, if your high school has a website, it may be on there, under the registrar’s information. (I’m assuming that your family did not move between schools, that the normal progression is from the 9/10 school to the 11/12 school – that they go together. If so, the 11/12 school’s registrar should be able to answer all your questions about transcripts and secondary reports.)</p>
<p>Thank you, that was very helpful
Yes, I sort of wanted to include the mp3. A score - is a score. The interpretation, that’s music for me! Which instrument does your son play?</p>
<p>I did read all the posts. It was just that some of them were referring to a teacher who had retired/left the school. In my case, I left the school.
Just clarifying! I’m not very familiar with the application procedure. Indian colleges/universities follow a completely different admissions process.</p>
<p>^You’re welcome! I’ve kind of got “privacy issues” As in, I want to protect his. So I don’t really want to specify my son’s instrument – but it’s a stringed instrument. And he loves playing it!</p>
<p>I didn’t realize you’re writing from India. Yes, the application process is VERY grueling – so many rules, so much writing, so much to track as you go through the process – and all while you’re taking the most challenging classes and immersed in so many extracurricular activities. </p>
<p>College apps today are WAY more involved and competitive than when I was your age! I have a feeling that EVERYBODY thinks so – but nobody knows exactly how to fix it. We try hard in my house to just chill out and keep it all in perspective. MIT would be really great --other schools would be great, too! :)</p>
<p>Sorry if this has been asked already: If we’re submitting supplemental material (I’m thinking of sending a research abstract/report), do we have to fax it? Or can it be sent by mail?</p>
<p>Yes, I can understand. As long as he enjoys it!
Haha - everyone’s freaking out. Obviously not, it’s just about launching mind probes and deadline lists. And the fix it problem arises as ‘it’ is subjective.</p>
As far as I’m aware, the preference is for it to be sent by mail. Typically, the fax machine in the admissions office is saved for last-minute application pieces that have been lost in transit and other such emergencies.</p>
<p>Just re-posting, my guidance counselor insists that the letters of recommendation from him and my English and Math teachers are sufficient and the MIT “supplements” aren’t necessary. Is he correct, or should I speak to him?</p>
<p>Sorry – I meant to answer this, and it slipped my mind.</p>
<p>The sheet with questions isn’t necessary, but it’s meant to help the readers put the letter in context. If your application arrives without those pages, it won’t be considered incomplete, and nothing will reflect badly on you. At the same time, those questions are useful for the readers, so if your teachers and GC aren’t addressing those types of issues in their letters, they should fill out the form. But if they feel they answer those questions within the text of the letter, then no problem.</p>
