Chance Me

<p>Half-white, half-Asian female from pretty good (several competitive students but slim course offerings) public school. </p>

<p>GPA: 3.47
Class Rank: 67/446<br>
SAT I Reasoning: Critical Reading 590, Math 470, Writing 640 = 1600</p>

<p>AP courses/tests by graduation: 5
Current Courses: AP Literature and Composition, AP Music Theory, AP Psychology, Advanced Drawing and Painting, Chamber Choir, Alg. III</p>

<p>I've taken courses in Music Theory for two years and study classical music with my voice coach. </p>

<p>Extra-Curriculars:</p>

<p>Chorus/Vocal Music - all of high school, All-State Choir 4 consecutive years, Tri-Co (4 years) and All-Co Honors Chorus (4 years), highest rating (1 = Superior) on Level VI (highest difficulty level) music at State Solo and Ensemble Festivals, performed with chorus in New York City festival, in Towson University Honors Choir and nominated for Master Class, accepted to International Lyric Academy Tuscia Opera Festival in Rome and Viterbo, All-Eastern Honors Choir 2007 (nominated and accepted)</p>

<p>Vocal Private Lessons and Performance - high-quality recitals of classical and contemporary music throughout school year, Christine in studio production of Phantom of the Opera, piano study </p>

<p>Church Activites - Grace Brethren church choir member since 1999, Silver Rating at Nurturing Abilities for Christ, senior member of Youth Group and Praise Band </p>

<p>Awards/Honors:
Nominated for Maryland Distinguished Talent Scholarship
National Honor Society
National Art Honor Society - Public Relations Officer
All-State Choir
All-Eastern Choir
Photography contest awards
Honor Roll
Outstanding Musician schoolwide awards</p>

<p>I'm applying specifically to the vocal performance/music degree programs at all of my schools. </p>

<p>My Schools:
Carnegie Mellon University
Peabody Conservatory
University of North Carolina - Greensboro
James Madison U.
Messiah College
Denver University</p>

<p>I was at the Carnegie Mellon info session and they said that GPA/SATs aren't a big deal for CFA (College of Fine Arts) but rather your audition/portfolio so work on those I guess, good luck :P</p>

<p>bumping up</p>