<p>I know it's a little early for me to be chanced since I'm only halfway through my sophomore year, but I just want to make sure I'm off on the right foot/know what to improve on during my next two years of high school to make sure I can fulfill my dream. I really want to study Recorded Music at NYU Tisch being that it's my #1 choice, but I am also looking into Drexel, Berklee, and Syracuse as they have similar programs. If anyone can tell me what Tisch usually looks for in an applicant as well as recommend any other schools for me it would be much appreciated :)</p>
<p>-Academics
*Freshman year- 3.42 GPA UW, 3.5 W, took Honors English I (B) , Honors History I (B-), Latin I (B+), Earth/Environmental Science (B+), Algebra 2 (B), PE/Health 9 (A+), Freshman Concert Band (A+), Art I (A)<br>
*Sophomore Year- took Honors Biology I (B), Latin 2 (B+), PE 10 (A), Driver's Ed (A-); currently taking AP US History (projected B+), Honors English 2 (projected B+/A-), Geometry (projected B-/B), Honors Orchestra (projected A+); am taking Computer Apps class next quarter
*Junior Year projected classes- AP European History, AP Language/Composition, Global Studies 2, Latin 3, Astronomy, Trig/Analysis, Personal Finance, Honors Orchestra, Teen PEP (leadership program that takes place of gym class)
*I also plan on taking AP Literature my senior year, as well as Honors Latin 4, though I am unsure of any other classes I may be taking.
*Plan on taking AP tests for all AP classes I signed up for.
*Scored 196 on PSATS (74 Writing, 54 math, 68 Critical Reading)</p>
<p>-Extracurriculars
*Member of school marching band as part of an award winning percussion section, have already been chosen for section leader position for my junior year, included performances at Giants Stadium as well as other major competitions(Freshman-present)
*Play bass in school jazz band (Sophomore-present)
*Percussionist in school orchestra that has played local festivals as well as a recent Europe performance tour in Salzburg, Vienna, and Prague (Freshman-present)
*Member of Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra, which has included performances at Richardson Auditorium, Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall (Sophomore-present)
*co-editor of school yearbook's Fine Arts section, member of staff since freshman year, being trained for lead editor position for my senior year (Freshman-present)
*member of school newspaper staff (Sophomore-present)
*member of school indoor percussion line (Freshman year)
*member of school stage crew, lighting and tech (Freshman year)
*have been taking consistent piano lessons since age 8, guitar lessons since age 11, and self taught to play bass and drumset
*street team and promote for a few local as well as some high profile music acts/record labels
*volunteers at my church
*plan on taking two music production workshops at NYU next year (Future Music Moguls workshop, 4 week Recorded Music intensive)</p>