<p>Yale does accept music supplements. The general recommendation is that only very accomplished musicians who plan to continue playing at college should send supplements. (You don’t have to plan to be a major, however.) When you send a supplement, the admissions officers do not evaluate it themselves. Assuming you get past the requisite threshold with respect to grades, curriculum, and ACT/SAT scores, the admissions committee will forward your supplement to the appropriate department for a ranking. They get some really outstanding supplements, and mediocre supplements don’t help an applicant’s cause. So if you’re quite accomplished, send a supplement. If you’re in doubt, maybe your teacher could help you decide whether to put one together. If you’re not going to send a CD, it’s definitely worthwhile to list your music activities in your resume.</p>
<p>My son sent a CD with his application last year, and the particular department had pretty specific requirements with respect to repertoire and length. If you’re going to send a supp, contact the specific department.</p>