<p>and if not, is there anything I can do to get in? I am a senior in High School and go to a competitive private high school.
Here are my credentials</p>
<p>Composite SAT: 1640
Math: 430 Reading: 680 Writing: 530
but I plan on retaking it as I've been working on the math,
and I believe I've got it up to at least 600.
which would bring my SAT up to around 1800,
hopefully 1900-2000. but you never really know.</p>
<p>GPA as of my first quarter of senior year: 2.917
I've taken AP World History, I got a 3 on the AP test.</p>
<p>Extracurriculars/achievements:
Academic Decathlon for two years, the first year my team was the state champion.
and medaled at the state level in multiple catagories.
Drum Major
first chair string-bassist
section leader for first tenors
choral conductor
band conductor
lead musical roles
Arts and Communication academy leader
School's theater technical director for two years
participated in a community men's chorus
Accepted to the All-State Honor Choir
Participated in the local Honor Band for 2 years consecutively
President of the performing arts club
invited to play carnegie hall with school band.
I have many years of experience on violin, double-bass and guitar.
I play piano and compose orchestral works and stage songs.</p>
<p>volunteer work:
volunteered time restoring a local historical theater, helping to clean up the old theater, as it fell in to disrepair after many years of disuse. I also volunteered at a local science museum. I spent over 150+ hours volunteering. I led tours as well as ushered shows and was occasionally a cashier.</p>
<p>I know my GPA is very weak, but I feel that I can make up for it. I also feel that because Steinhardt MusicEd. majors are required to audition that some of my admission will be based on that, though I am not excusing my gpa, or saying that everything else makes up for it.</p>
<p>if any more info is needed, just ask.
thank you for your time!</p>
<p>Have you posted this on the music major forum? They may be able to help more with this one.</p>
<p>I don’t know how NYU works things. For some schools you need to get into the school, and then they will look at you for the major. For others, the music people will look at your audition (playing/singing, sightreading, possible theory placement test, possible piano placement test) and send their recommendation to the admissions office. </p>
<p>Which track are you intending to focus on? Instrumental or vocal/general music? What other schools are you considering? </p>
<p>Can you get into NYU? No one here really knows for sure. Your GPA and test scores are on the lower end, considering their reported average. However, if they factor in a spectacular audition, that may sway things your way. Apply, audition, and see what happens.</p>
<p>Keep in mind that you should be considering a good handful (or so) of schools, but keep the amount of schools at a reasonable number. You will have to audition at all of them, and you will probably be traveling to the school to do so. Some schools offer off-site auditions, but it will always be better if you can audition at the school. </p>
<p>Admission to Steinhardt is an audition based process, and one also needs to meet the academic requirements [NYU</a> > Undergraduate Admissions > Applying for Admission > What is NYU Looking For?](<a href=“How to Apply”>How to Apply) for NYU. NYU/Steinhardt is a program that does not bend the academic standards for a music major if the academics are weak or below the bar. They may be flexed to a point, and it may well be both strength of the audition within the pool and a review of specific coursework of a marginal applicant. It’s a very solid program, with some conservatory level talent within the application pools (even with the music ed applicants).<br>
one drawback is that are not known for being generous with audition (talent) based awards. If this is an issue, I’d advise looking into other options. Cast a wide net when looking at audition based admissions.</p>
<p>Some general info here [NYU</a> > Undergraduate Admissions > Applying for Admission > Juniors](<a href=“How to Apply”>How to Apply)</p>
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<p>There may be more info within the actual application pages, which requires setting up an account. </p>
<p>I am focusing on instrumental music and some other school I’ve been considering are Manhattan School of Music, Berklee Colllege of Music, and U of Chicago.
I want to experience it all though, just because I’m a MusicEd Major, I still want to perform and experience the performers life. I love composing music and I love performing on stage. I love all of it, and for some reason I feel that music ed is a nice balance for someone who wants a bit of everything.</p>
<p>Not necessarily. The undergrad music ed curriculum is a highly sequenced series of coursework and focuses on the fundamentals of music (theory, piano skills and more) plus classwork on instrument/choral teaching methodologies, as well as general ed psychology and methods. It will include private instruction and ensemble participatory requirements as well. It typically includes observation practicum experience both on and off site and culminates in a student teaching semester.</p>
<p>Not a lot of “fat” to explore within a BM structure, as it’s a time and credit intensive major. You might want to look into a BA (music ed based) program, with more “options” that will allow you more exploration.</p>
<p>I’ll make additional replies to your post in the music forum.</p>
I have my Music Ed audition for NYU Steinhardt on Saturday, and was just wondering what to expect besides singing what I’ve prepared and handing in my essay. I’m really kinda freaking out so pls help!!