Chances, please (it's urgent)!

Colleges & Universities A-Z Carnegie Mellon University
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<p>HEy, guys, I know this is old, but what do u think my chances of getting in are?</p>

<p>I'm 2 out of 175, from Louisiana (does that have anything to do with it)
made 5's on ap chem and writing</p>

<p>780 on chem and 720 on math sat II's
33 ACT
active in band and orchestra (president of the band)</p>

<p>community service with handicapped children</p>

<p>unweighted GPA probably 3.98</p>

<p>btw, should I mention Katrina, I was deeply affected by it (about 9 feet of water and living in another family's home for two years)</p>

<p>which also affects financial aid situation, my parents borrowed money for the new house, which shows up as extra money on tax return</p>

<p>So what are my chances of getting in if I am applying for the BSA program in music and chemistry (hoping for premed w/ focus on music therapy)?</p>

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<p>I think your chances are pretty decent. You certainly can’t get in if you don’t apply. I’d imagine that an essay based on your Katrina experiences might be very effective. I’d probably mention it somewhere even if it isn’t the subject of your essay. If you don’t feel comfortable talking about it, it might also be something your GC could address.</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot! Now, I’m just wondering how selective the music auditions are, but thankfully, you can apply to more than one school!</p>

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<p>Music school is tough… or so I hear. But I don’t have perfect pitch, so don’t take my word for it.</p>

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<p>it might’ve changed in recent years, but if you are applying to bsa, you might have higher chances. CMU would want more interdisciplinary students for those BSA/BHA/BCSA programs and the number that apply coming in aren’t usually that high.</p>

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<p>Match probably.</p>

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<p>I’m not familiar with the BSA program. Are you required to audition ? If the answer is yes, then I’d assume that would be a major factor in admission decisions, regardless of your test scores and GPA.</p>