Common App Art Supplement for Non-Classical Musician

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<p>It qualifies easily as an EC, potentially worth a data point or three. Don’t mistake it as a hook or an “in”. I’ve written numerous posts before, but they tend to address the student you describe. </p>

<p>Here’s one past thread similar to your question: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/560823-music-supplement-non-classical-instrument.html?highlight=supplement[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/560823-music-supplement-non-classical-instrument.html?highlight=supplement&lt;/a&gt;. There’s one or two more, which I haven’t yet been able to locate. I’ll link them when I can dig them up.</p>

<p>You might want to peruse these as background:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/738525-how-strong-music-ec.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/738525-how-strong-music-ec.html&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/750340-impact-arts-supplement.html?highlight=supplements[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/750340-impact-arts-supplement.html?highlight=supplements&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Pay attention to the submission guidelines for each school. Recording media, duration, and sometimes selections/repertoire is suggested. Consider that your submission may be reviewed by a (music) grad student. T/A, music faculty, or a faculty committee. The process is institutionally specific. If the school says no arts supplements, don’t send it. Address your skills, experiences and passions in an essay.</p>

<p>Since you fall “outside the box”, it may behoove you to contact a music adcom (not the clerk who answers the phone) and discuss your background. They may have specific advice and recommendations.</p>

<p>I can’t speak to how the Common App addresses supplements.</p>

<p>found the link: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/656197-music-supplements-just-q.html?highlight=ethnic[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/656197-music-supplements-just-q.html?highlight=ethnic&lt;/a&gt; It addresses non-standard repertoire, and similar caveats and parameters follow your background.</p>