Music Resume

aneeshs17
Mon, 07 Aug 2017 00:32:31 +0000

You’ve got to realize that colleges deal with tens of thousands of applicants. UCLA got over 100,000+ applications last year. Although they’d love to hear an extensive sample, time definitely isn’t on their side. They only have a few minutes per application (unfortunately) and they’ve first got to power through seeings grades, test scores, ECs, and so many other things. The supplements and portfolios in the arts, music, and architecture, are typically a smaller part of the application: It’s not going to be a make or break factor for her, but it’ll definitely help her look better and polished.

My suggestion would be to submit one of her longer, more sophisticated standout pieces that definitely highlight her advanced level. If it’s her own composition, that’s a plus one. Try and really focus on the activities section to outline her musical achievements and commitment. On the “activities” section (ECs) make sure she indicates the amount of time per week she dedicates, as well as her achievements. If she has more to include past the 150 characters given, there’s always the additional info section with 650+ words. Definitely mention that she’s involved in various styles and genres on the application. As for the song supplements, just pick her best one or two, cross your fingers, and hope for the best.

Best of luck!