<p>There's often a section at the end that basically says "send in extra stuff if you think it will help us make a decision."</p>
<p>I was wondering--are these really important?</p>
<p>I would like to record a CD of my singing, but I don't know how much time/effort to put into it. If nobody's going to care, I'm just going to do a few songs, but if it will really help me I'd like to make it good.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>If it's good, it'll help you, if otherwise, then it'll be at most inconsequential.</p>
<p>Only include one if you are a very accomplished singer or if you hope it to be your career.</p>
<p>I'm not going to be a singer, but I did an audition with the Princeton music department. I can't recommend it more! I really think it's one of two things that got me in. If you can, do an on campus audition. They're much more personal and show that you are really interested.</p>
<p>I live in California. Otherwise, I would do an on-campus.</p>