<p>I've been recommended the music program at UMich by several teachers, but I have a ridiculously low GPA of about 3.0 due to various obstacles and difficulties at home. My SAT score, being less than 2000, does not meet the school's standards either.</p>
<p>Will it be impossible, even with a good audition/essay/rec? One person has suggested sending my application in early, but I somewhat doubt that will make a difference.</p>
<p>APPLY!!!</p>
<p>The criteria for School of Music are different than other schools at UM. Basically they have a cut-off of 3.0 and 1100 (old SAT) you need to meet to get an audition. After you meet the minimum standards it is all based on the audition.</p>
<p>My son is a UM freshman in Jazz Studies and had a 3.2 GPA and about 1950 on SATs. He got a great merit scholarship, too.</p>
<p>I second mom55's comments. The cut off for the music department is 3.0. My daughter was accepted to audition in the Musical Theater program with a 27 ACT.</p>
<p>One thing I can promise you. If you DON'T apply, you will NOT be accepted.</p>
<p>I even think I remember hearing that the cut-off of 3.0 is not absolute; they may consider something slightly lower if you have other qualifications.</p>