<p>aleaiactaest:
Re-music teacher’s letter: the music dept asks the letter for live audition be sent directly to the music dept office instead of undergradute admissions office. In that case the music teacher’s letter is still be counted as the optional letter for the application? I do agree with you that the counselor probably will cover almost everything in her letter already, the VP letter could be too much. The only difference is that my son learned that The VP was an English major and she has a strong interest in orchestral music and history. The information you give about the workload of the college admissions officers is very inside info–they probably don’t want to read too much extra stuff. The advice on essays is very useful as well, it helps avoid overdoing. Talked to my kid little bit, he feels the winner status of the Stanford Youth Orchestra Concerto Competition makes it easier for him to communicate with the music director and conductor in Stanford. He gets 10 minutes to play his award solo piece in front of the orchestra in Bing Hall this week. Thank you to help the prospective students. I feel your information is positive and well guiding. Stanford is benefitting from you already.</p>