<p>Title speaks for itself. How good is good enough to tip the acceptance letter in your direction from Ivy-esque schools. I've read many profiles of applying musicians who take part in state/national youth orchestras but I play the piano, an instrument of a more soloist flare. The Ivy-esque schools will only consider reviewing high-calibre playing on a professional level, and ask those who are not "good enough" to not submit their mediocre performance because it may work against your chances (as stated on the Yale website). I am from Canada, and compete nationally in the Canadian Music Competition, the premier competition for musicians under the age of 30 in Canada. I consistently get first prizes in all regional level competitions. If I apply to U of Toronto music program right now, I would get accepted, likewise with many of the Canadian music program. However, I am not as good as Juilliard/Curtis level, I am no International competition winner (didn't enter cuz too expensive but I can compete at that level), and surely mediocre compared to the best youth pianists in the world (those literally 5-10 kids in the entire world who are destined for greatness in virtuoso career). Seeing as Ivy-esque schools are looking for the best of the best, is my piano achievements/skills good enough? Should I think about sending them a supplmentary?</p>
<p>@redhuntinghat Self-doubt man, but thanks for the assurance, it always clear up doubts.</p>
<p>are there anybody out there who has went through this before?</p>