<p>I'm a senior in High School right now,
and I have been sick for a year, more mental disease.
Due to this, I have failed most of my courses in my junior year, and transferred to other school. My old school was an art school which ended around 5, and my current school is a independent program which offers a research based courses.
Because of new medications,I have been doing well this year and I'm trying to apply for these schools. My intended major is music (piano), and I wonder if I should try to apply or not. My grades will go up since I will make up the classes in the spring.
I will be explaining in my essays, but I am very frustrated with myself</p>
<p>Brianna - So sorry to hear of your illness. (One of my ds has had similar issues, so I know what you've been through.) U-M gives some leeway on GPA for talent-based programs such as music, theatre and art. My d auditioned for the theatre program and the head of the dept basically told us that their GPA requirement is lower than say LSA. I believe it's about a 3.0. If you meet that threshold, you will be invited to audition, which is where the admission decision is made. I guess what I'm saying is don't let your GPA stop you from applying in music.</p>
<p>UM</a> School of Music, Theatre & Dance - Prospective Students</p>
<p>^requirements for the music school, which i believe you meet if it's a 3.0 UM gpa.</p>