I have several questions, any answers would be greatly appreciated!
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I am trying to apply to prestigious schools through a music major; will I have a better chance to get into these universities (Cornell, Duke, UMich) if I apply as music major rather than a science major? Especially knowing that schools like Duke don’t have a top tier school of music, and may want to attract more applicants in that field. (ALSO, will they be more lenient on my grades and SAT subject tests if I am applying for music?)
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Are these renown public universities with not as great music schools be generous with scholarships if I apply as a music major,especially if they are need of music students?
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Is it possible, feasible, or even practical to study music as an undergraduate major at one of these universities while taking science and the other prereq’s for pre-dentistry? Will it be too hard to balance both arts and sciences?
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Will dental school really be more interested in a undergrad music major over a traditional science major?
Side note: I have been a competitive pianist since age ten, and have won in local and state competitions. I want to try a different approach to Dental school, instead of going the traditional biology/biochem majors. Please help, thanks!