Will not be accepted into New England Conservatory

flute1298
Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:38:43 +0000

After reading your post, my first suggestion would be to find a new teacher! I think he is way out of line telling you that you would get a full scholarship at Berklee(or anywhere else for that matter) unless he is the professor offering the money. Having been through this process, one of the first things we learned, is that MANY factors go into an acceptance/scholarship package. Yes, talent is at the head of the list, but so are a number of “other” things including academics and yes, even politics.

Do you live close enough to NEC to do any of the prep programs? How about summer programs? This might give you a better understanding of their program and also allow their composition staff to see your works before you apply. Many times, I think what is seen as “politics” is more of a familiarity with applicants (or their teachers) and their work through prep programs/summer camps or local youth orchestras.