<p>@glassharmonica
I see. Quite a wait. Thank you.</p>
<p>Accepted to Eastman, Organ performance and literature, MM</p>
<p>@carrot468 Congratulations!! </p>
<p>Congratulations, carrot468, that is a great program!</p>
<p>University, Percussion Performance, BM- wcbandmom’s S
Chapman University, Vocal Performance, BM- Gertrude McFuzz’s D
CCM,Percussion, BM- NMpercussionmom’s S
CCM, Piano Performance. BM- 88keysmom’s S
CCM, Viola Performance, BM- MWstringmom’s S
CCM, Vocal Performance, BM- thatothermezzo
University of Denver (Lamont), BM- Scubachick’s D
Depauw, Vocal Performance, BM- Scubachick’s D
Eastman School of Music, Organ Performance & Literature- carrot468
FSU, Percussion Performance, BM- wcbandmom’s S
Hartt School, Percussion Performance, BM- NMpercussionmom’s S
Hartt School, Vocal Performance, BM- Scubachick’s D
University of Illinois, CU, Vocal Performance, BM- Dradsmom’s D
Indiana University (Jacobs), Oboe Performance & Vocal Performance, BM- OboeSoprano
Indiana University (Jacobs), Viola Performance, BM- MWstringmom’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs),Trombone Performance, BM- GCinTx’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs), Vocal Performance,BM- babblefish’s D
Indiana University (Jacobs), Composition, BM- musictechdad’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs), Piano Performance,BM- 88keysmom
Indiana University (Jacobs), Violin Performance, BM- BCVIOLINMOM’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs), Vocal Performance, BM- Soprano18
Mansfield University, Music Ed/ Violin Concentration, BM- NJViolinDad’s D
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Jazz Bass Performance, BM- cluelessbass’s S
University of Massachusetts, Piano Performance, BM- applause1’s D
University of Michigan, Piano Performance,BM- 88keysmom’s S
University of Maryland, Vocal Performance, BM- jksoohyunB
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Violin Performance,BM- BCVIOLINMOM’s S
University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Piano Peformance, BM- Bachmom’s S
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
Middle Tennessee State University,Recording Industry/Viola Performance, BS- jeannemar’s S
NYU, Clive Davis, Popular Music,BM- Musicmutti’s D
Oberlin Conservatory, Composition, BM- musictechdad’s S
Oklahoma City University, Vocal Performance & Musical Theatre, BM- lcoulter32724’s D
Royal Academy of Music, Cello Performance, MM- Crazycellist68
Rutgers University (Mason Gross), Vocal Performance, BM- thatothermezzo
Shenandoah Conservatory, Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
Skidmore College, Piano Performance, BA- applause1’s D
Southern Methodist University, Clarinet Performance, BM- lots2do’s S
SUNY Purchase, Vocal Performance, BM- Harmonymom’s D
Temple University, Vocal Performance,BM- Harmonymom’s D
Temple University, Vocal Performance, BM- GertrudeMcFuzz’s D
University of Texas (Butler School), Clarinet Performance, BM- lots2do’s S
University of Texas (Butler School), Percussion Performance, BM- wcbandmom’s S
Wartburg College, Piano Performance, BM- hsheck
West Chester State University, Music Ed/ Violin Concentration, BM- NJViolinDad"s D
Westminster Choir College, Music Ed/Vocal Concentration, BM - TeamDD’sS
Westminster Choir College, Music Ed/Vocal Performance, BM- jksoohy</p>
<p>What is BU scholarship appeal process like? Also how often do the give full-ride (tuition+some living)? I got half-tuition but I can’t come up with the rest most likely. Do you guys know if there is any way to know studio assignment before committing? There is only one studio I was really interested in but it’s tiny, I think only 1-2 spots a year. Still waiting to hear from a bunch of schools but just trying to get as much info as possible now since apparently answers are due on April 15th for master’s. Thanks!!</p>
<p>You are always free to contact Financial Aid offices for an appeal; the more concrete information you can give them (tax returns, letters supporting loss of a job, other family members in college, etc) the more it will help them make a decision. You should also be able to find out your studio assignment- that’s reasonable to have before committing.
Full rides are pretty much non-existent now. There are more applicants than there are open spots so if you don’t accept, there will be someone right behind you who will. Of course, that may not be the case if you’ve won major international competitions, but most people just have to find out how to “make it work”, and that means loans and part time jobs.</p>
<p>I see, thanks a lot! Interesting about full-rides. I guess I was just wondering if with BU specifically there is a best way to go about appeals (at some places it seems better to leave it to the teacher to ask, some are most receptive to “match” requests, etc… ), does amy know? I guess BU is the only place that tells studio in June or what are some ways tp know?</p>
<p>Not knowing the studio would be a big impediment for many, in terms of acceptance. If you are going to appeal, I recommend that you first call or email (calling is probably more efficient) the FA office and ask if there is a specifici process for appeal. If not, then proceed as MM suggests above. If there is a process (there may even be specific forms to fill out) then follow it. </p>
<p>[Edit]: I’d say you should supply them with a match request and a teacher’s letter, if possible. But if you don’t know your studio you won’t have a teacher supporting you.</p>
<p>There is a specific appeals process at BU for financial aid. If you can’t find it on website, I would recommend a call to the FA office (I did several last year and can’t remember the details – except, like all of them, it involved a heroic effort to document and explain financial circumstances and also offers from other schools). In our case, efforts on the need-based side were not successful. Also, the FA person kept saying that the merit award she had received was really great (it was, and were grateful to have received it, but it wasn’t sufficient) and not to expect more. Nevertheless, my daughter reached out to both the presumptive teacher (who had made informal indications at audition and in communication afterward) and head of the music school. Nothing happened for a while, and then a few days before May 1, they more than doubled the merit scholarship offer (though, like others have said, no free ride). As for not knowing teacher assignments, my daughter grappled with that at Northwestern. She hadn’t been able to attend a live audition because of conflicts (used her videos instead) and so hadn’t had any contact with any teachers; in that case, reaching out to the head of the strings department and arranging for a sample lesson in April did result in a particular teacher offering her a spot. I’m not sure how it goes at BU, but it’s certainly worth reaching out. </p>
<p>Also, this is for grad school right? My understanding is that financial aid is much more limited at the graduate school level. Getting half-tuition from a school is actually quite a nice award from what I have heard.</p>
<p>Though full rides for MM’s where almost non existent three years ago,(when my D applied), and the half tuition scholarships that she was offered were the considered the best award available, she was able to cobble together a series of small privately funded grants with the help of her music school. These grants where not offered through the FA office but through the department. They could only promise that they would do their best for her and they did pull through. She constantly asked for money for the two years and it worked out that it came pretty close to a “full ride”. By making herself a squeaky wheel, she was also the first one that came to their mind when work opportunities came available thru the department. She even got travel grants to Europe for the summer.</p>
<p>Just learned that my son was accepted at Mason Gross School of the Arts, Crane, and Florida State University for piano performance (BM). We’re still waiting to hear from Lawrence, Ithaca, Oberlin, and Eastman. It’s going to be tough making a decision when the time comes! </p>
<p>My daughter was accepted at UMass Amherst for flute performance (BM). Still waiting to hear from Ithaca and Peabody.</p>
<p>Congratulations to all today! Keep 'em coming!</p>
<p>University, Percussion Performance, BM- wcbandmom’s S
Chapman University, Vocal Performance, BM- Gertrude McFuzz’s D
CCM,Percussion, BM- NMpercussionmom’s S
CCM, Piano Performance. BM- 88keysmom’s S
CCM, Viola Performance, BM- MWstringmom’s S
CCM, Vocal Performance, BM- thatothermezzo
University of Denver (Lamont), BM- Scubachick’s D
Depauw, Vocal Performance, BM- Scubachick’s D
Eastman School of Music, Organ Performance & Literature- carrot468
FSU, Percussion Performance, BM- wcbandmom’s S
FSU, Piano Performance, BM- Bachomom’s S
Hartt School, Percussion Performance, BM- NMpercussionmom’s S
Hartt School, Vocal Performance, BM- Scubachick’s D
University of Illinois, CU, Vocal Performance, BM- Dradsmom’s D
Indiana University (Jacobs), Oboe Performance & Vocal Performance, BM- OboeSoprano
Indiana University (Jacobs), Viola Performance, BM- MWstringmom’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs),Trombone Performance, BM- GCinTx’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs), Vocal Performance,BM- babblefish’s D
Indiana University (Jacobs), Composition, BM- musictechdad’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs), Piano Performance,BM- 88keysmom
Indiana University (Jacobs), Violin Performance, BM- BCVIOLINMOM’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs), Vocal Performance, BM- Soprano18
Mansfield University, Music Ed/ Violin Concentration, BM- NJViolinDad’s D
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Jazz Bass Performance, BM- cluelessbass’s S
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Flute Performance, BM- woodwindmom’s D
University of Massachusetts, Piano Performance, BM- applause1’s D
University of Michigan, Piano Performance,BM- 88keysmom’s S
University of Maryland, Vocal Performance, BM- jksoohyunB
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Violin Performance,BM- BCVIOLINMOM’s S
University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Piano Peformance, BM- Bachmom’s S
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
Middle Tennessee State University,Recording Industry/Viola Performance, BS- jeannemar’s S
NYU, Clive Davis, Popular Music,BM- Musicmutti’s D
Oberlin Conservatory, Composition, BM- musictechdad’s S
Oklahoma City University, Vocal Performance & Musical Theatre, BM- lcoulter32724’s D
Royal Academy of Music, Cello Performance, MM- Crazycellist68
Rutgers University (Mason Gross), Vocal Performance, BM- thatothermezzo
Rutgers University (Mason Gross), Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
Shenandoah Conservatory, Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
Skidmore College, Piano Performance, BA- applause1’s D
Southern Methodist University, Clarinet Performance, BM- lots2do’s S
SUNY Potsdam (Crane School of Music), Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
SUNY Purchase, Vocal Performance, BM- Harmonymom’s D
Temple University, Vocal Performance,BM- Harmonymom’s D
Temple University, Vocal Performance, BM- GertrudeMcFuzz’s D
University of Texas (Butler School), Clarinet Performance, BM- lots2do’s S
University of Texas (Butler School), Percussion Performance, BM- wcbandmom’s S
Wartburg College, Piano Performance, BM- hsheck
West Chester State University, Music Ed/ Violin Concentration, BM- NJViolinDad"s D
Westminster Choir College, Music Ed/Vocal Concentration, BM - TeamDD’sS
Westminster Choir College, Music Ed/Vocal Performance, BM- jksoohy</p>
<p>My D has been accepted to Cal State Long Beach Bob Cole Conservatory for BM Voice Performance!</p>
<p>Congrats, Gertrude!
I corrected the earlier omission in the list- sorry!</p>
<p>Baylor University, Percussion Performance, BM- wcbandmom’s S
Cal State Long Beach (Bob Cole Conservatory), Voice Performance, BM- GertrudeMcFuzz’s D
Chapman University, Vocal Performance, BM- Gertrude McFuzz’s D
CCM,Percussion, BM- NMpercussionmom’s S
CCM, Piano Performance. BM- 88keysmom’s S
CCM, Viola Performance, BM- MWstringmom’s S
CCM, Vocal Performance, BM- thatothermezzo
University of Denver (Lamont), BM- Scubachick’s D
Depauw, Vocal Performance, BM- Scubachick’s D
Eastman School of Music, Organ Performance & Literature- carrot468
FSU, Percussion Performance, BM- wcbandmom’s S
FSU, Piano Performance, BM- Bachomom’s S
Hartt School, Percussion Performance, BM- NMpercussionmom’s S
Hartt School, Vocal Performance, BM- Scubachick’s D
University of Illinois, CU, Vocal Performance, BM- Dradsmom’s D
Indiana University (Jacobs), Oboe Performance & Vocal Performance, BM- OboeSoprano
Indiana University (Jacobs), Viola Performance, BM- MWstringmom’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs),Trombone Performance, BM- GCinTx’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs), Vocal Performance,BM- babblefish’s D
Indiana University (Jacobs), Composition, BM- musictechdad’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs), Piano Performance,BM- 88keysmom
Indiana University (Jacobs), Violin Performance, BM- BCVIOLINMOM’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs), Vocal Performance, BM- Soprano18
Mansfield University, Music Ed/ Violin Concentration, BM- NJViolinDad’s D
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Jazz Bass Performance, BM- cluelessbass’s S
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Flute Performance, BM- woodwindmom’s D
University of Massachusetts, Piano Performance, BM- applause1’s D
University of Michigan, Piano Performance,BM- 88keysmom’s S
University of Maryland, Vocal Performance, BM- jksoohyunB
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Violin Performance,BM- BCVIOLINMOM’s S
University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Piano Peformance, BM- Bachmom’s S
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
Middle Tennessee State University,Recording Industry/Viola Performance, BS- jeannemar’s S
NYU, Clive Davis, Popular Music,BM- Musicmutti’s D
Oberlin Conservatory, Composition, BM- musictechdad’s S
Oklahoma City University, Vocal Performance & Musical Theatre, BM- lcoulter32724’s D
Royal Academy of Music, Cello Performance, MM- Crazycellist68
Rutgers University (Mason Gross), Vocal Performance, BM- thatothermezzo
Rutgers University (Mason Gross), Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
Shenandoah Conservatory, Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
Skidmore College, Piano Performance, BA- applause1’s D
Southern Methodist University, Clarinet Performance, BM- lots2do’s S
SUNY Potsdam (Crane School of Music), Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
SUNY Purchase, Vocal Performance, BM- Harmonymom’s D
Temple University, Vocal Performance,BM- Harmonymom’s D
Temple University, Vocal Performance, BM- GertrudeMcFuzz’s D
University of Texas (Butler School), Clarinet Performance, BM- lots2do’s S
University of Texas (Butler School), Percussion Performance, BM- wcbandmom’s S
Wartburg College, Piano Performance, BM- hsheck
West Chester State University, Music Ed/ Violin Concentration, BM- NJViolinDad"s D
Westminster Choir College, Music Ed/Vocal Concentration, BM - TeamDD’sS
Westminster Choir College, Music Ed/Vocal Performance, BM- jksoohy</p>
<p>I have been accepted to the following schools for Horn Performance BM:
Berklee College of Music
FSU</p>
<p>Still waiting for Northwestern, Carnegie Mellon, Eastman, and Bard! Congratulations to everyone thus far.</p>
<p>Nice, Frenchhorn23!!</p>
<p>Baylor University, Percussion Performance, BM- wcbandmom’s S
Berklee College of Music, Horn Performance, BM- Frenchhorn23
Cal State Long Beach (Bob Cole Conservatory), Voice Performance, BM- GertrudeMcFuzz’s D
Chapman University, Vocal Performance, BM- Gertrude McFuzz’s D
CCM,Percussion, BM- NMpercussionmom’s S
CCM, Piano Performance. BM- 88keysmom’s S
CCM, Viola Performance, BM- MWstringmom’s S
CCM, Vocal Performance, BM- thatothermezzo
University of Denver (Lamont), BM- Scubachick’s D
Depauw, Vocal Performance, BM- Scubachick’s D
Eastman School of Music, Organ Performance & Literature- carrot468
FSU, Percussion Performance, BM- wcbandmom’s S
FSU, Piano Performance, BM- Bachomom’s S
FSU, Horn Performance, BM- Frenchorn23
Hartt School, Percussion Performance, BM- NMpercussionmom’s S
Hartt School, Vocal Performance, BM- Scubachick’s D
University of Illinois, CU, Vocal Performance, BM- Dradsmom’s D
Indiana University (Jacobs), Oboe Performance & Vocal Performance, BM- OboeSoprano
Indiana University (Jacobs), Viola Performance, BM- MWstringmom’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs),Trombone Performance, BM- GCinTx’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs), Vocal Performance,BM- babblefish’s D
Indiana University (Jacobs), Composition, BM- musictechdad’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs), Piano Performance,BM- 88keysmom
Indiana University (Jacobs), Violin Performance, BM- BCVIOLINMOM’s S
Indiana University (Jacobs), Vocal Performance, BM- Soprano18
Mansfield University, Music Ed/ Violin Concentration, BM- NJViolinDad’s D
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Jazz Bass Performance, BM- cluelessbass’s S
University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Flute Performance, BM- woodwindmom’s D
University of Massachusetts, Piano Performance, BM- applause1’s D
University of Michigan, Piano Performance,BM- 88keysmom’s S
University of Maryland, Vocal Performance, BM- jksoohyunB
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Violin Performance,BM- BCVIOLINMOM’s S
University of North Carolina School of the Arts, Piano Peformance, BM- Bachmom’s S
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
Middle Tennessee State University,Recording Industry/Viola Performance, BS- jeannemar’s S
NYU, Clive Davis, Popular Music,BM- Musicmutti’s D
Oberlin Conservatory, Composition, BM- musictechdad’s S
Oklahoma City University, Vocal Performance & Musical Theatre, BM- lcoulter32724’s D
Royal Academy of Music, Cello Performance, MM- Crazycellist68
Rutgers University (Mason Gross), Vocal Performance, BM- thatothermezzo
Rutgers University (Mason Gross), Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
Shenandoah Conservatory, Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
Skidmore College, Piano Performance, BA- applause1’s D
Southern Methodist University, Clarinet Performance, BM- lots2do’s S
SUNY Potsdam (Crane School of Music), Piano Performance, BM- Bachmom’s S
SUNY Purchase, Vocal Performance, BM- Harmonymom’s D
Temple University, Vocal Performance,BM- Harmonymom’s D
Temple University, Vocal Performance, BM- GertrudeMcFuzz’s D
University of Texas (Butler School), Clarinet Performance, BM- lots2do’s S
University of Texas (Butler School), Percussion Performance, BM- wcbandmom’s S
Wartburg College, Piano Performance, BM- hsheck
West Chester State University, Music Ed/ Violin Concentration, BM- NJViolinDad"s D
Westminster Choir College, Music Ed/Vocal Concentration, BM - TeamDD’sS
Westminster Choir College, Music Ed/Vocal Performance, BM- jksoohy</p>
<p>My son (viola) got a call from Eastman admissions yesterday. Admitted but no word yet on teacher. Financial aid package to follow in next few days was the word. </p>
<p>was FSU snail or email?</p>
<p>@Scubachick my son got an e-mail from the percussion director but has not yet received anything official from the college of music. I’m sure it depends on the studio.</p>
<p>I think I remember the dean saying on audition day that they would (snail) mail out letters by 3/19. Though it’s possible I’m thinking of a different audition . . .</p>