Chances for Recorded Music?

Colleges and Universities A-Z New York University
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<p>Hi everyone,
NYU is my first-choice school, and I'm very interested in the ReMu program. I was wondering if there are any current students/alumni/parents that could give me a good read on where I'd stand compared to other applicants. I know this program is super competitive, so I want to make sure I put my best foot forward! </p>

<p>About Me:
-white female, only child
-live in a small rural town in central New Jersey
-first in my family to go away to college (mom got a bachelor's from community college, dad went straight into police academy)</p>

<p>Academics:
-GPA: 3.46 UW, 3.71 W (3.3 freshman year, 3.4 sophomore year, 3.6 junior year, currently have all A's first marking period of senior year)
-SAT: 2050 (690 CR, 670 M, 690 W)
-Honors courses: English 1, History 1, Biology, English 2, Latin 4
-APs: US History (4), European History (3), English Language (4), currently taking Physics 1, English Literature, and US Government/Politics
-My school is huge (about 3200 students) and has multiple academic rigors and levels available, so our district chooses not to report rank
-Awards/Honors: Inducted in Latin Honors Society junior year, AP Scholar</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
-Editor in Chief of school yearbook staff: rebuilt the club from scratch after two highly unsuccessful years- currently running one of the largest staffs in school history (50 staff members), in charge of marketing campaign (create video ads for daily morning announcements, draft and send out mailers and Listservs to parents and students, hang up signs/banners provided by yearbook manufacturer in high-traffic spots on campus). Was Section Editor of Fine Arts section and Academics section during my sophomore and junior year, respectively.
-Captain of marching band drumline: member of band since freshman year, was a featured drum set soloist junior year
-Street Teamer for Fueled by Ramen Records: works directly with FBR head of promotions/marketing to promote FBR artists by requesting their songs at radio stations, hanging up posters and ads, handing out freebies to people in line before concerts, & volunteering at shows.
-Run a music blog where I post reviews of mostly concerts and albums, as well as music-related pieces I've written for some of my school's publications.
-A few other audition-only performing ensembles (bassist in jazz band; percussionist in pit orchestra, winter drumline, and advanced concert band)</p>

<p>For my creative supplement I'm planning on sending in a slideshow about my work on the street team, and also send in a few of the best articles I've written from my blog.</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Assume you’re applying to Tisch’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. My d attends Tisch’s Film & Television program, and all I can tell you is that entrance to Tisch’s programs, in general, is highly competitive. You basically have to have academics good enough to be accepted by NYU’s regular admissions office AND be talented enough, or show enough promise of talent via the supplementary Tisch application to be accepted by the Recorded Music program. I’m sure you checked out the requirements for the supplementary application, but if not, here it is.
<a href=“http://clivedavisinst.tisch.nyu.edu/object/ugrmusicportfolio.html”>http://clivedavisinst.tisch.nyu.edu/object/ugrmusicportfolio.html&lt;/a&gt;
You may want to check out another program offered in NYU thru Steinhardt called “Music Business”.
<a href=“http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/business/programs/undergraduate”>http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/business/programs/undergraduate&lt;/a&gt;
Since you’re in Central Jersey I highly recommend doing a tour of both of these schools, beyond the general NYU visitor’s tour to help you decide where you should apply
“DO YOU GIVE INFORMATION SESSIONS OR TOURS FOR THE RECORDED MUSIC DEPARTMENT?
Yes. Department tours and information sessions are held selected Fridays at 11:00 am at 194 Mercer Street, 5th Floor. You can reserve a spot by completing our online registration form.”</p>

<p>and I hope someone more knowledgeable than me re the ReMu programs responds to your posts. Good luck!</p>