Essays? Get Help with the Finish, and Here’s A Great Way to Start

We have read a handful of really great essays thus far in the 2016 college admissions batch. SO, if you have your essay in ANY state, from finished to just a rough idea in your head, why not take advantage of an emeritus member of the American Society of Magazine Editors who can help you think […]

Super-Scoring on Standardized Tests like ACT/SAT

Faster than a speeding bullet, you can create trouble for yourself with standardized tests like the SAT or the ACT. When you sign up for the tests with the College Board, or for the ACT, they give you the option of submitting everything to the colleges after you’re done taking the test.  Sounds convenient? Don’t […]

Making Senior Year All-State Music Count

If you got into an All-State band, orchestra, or choir for your senior year, congrats! It’s a big deal, and it can help you anywhere you apply, music major or no. The problem for students in some states is that the state music educator’s association notifies you that you got in AFTER the state colleges’ early […]

HOW MANY COLLEGES SHOULD MUSIC STUDENTS APPLY TO?

[Some great advice from the Eastman School of Music that is worth a read! – ed.] By Christina Crispin As high school seniors are getting their applications underway (or at least thinking about getting started!) a question often comes up: how many schools should I apply to? What is the right number for your “short list”? […]