<p>So does anyone know the actual process???
Or, as according to rumors, does it get thrown away because no one has time???</p>
<p>You send it directly to music faculty.</p>
<p>More info here: <a href="http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/the_freshman_application/index.shtml#musicart%5B/url%5D">http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/the_freshman_application/index.shtml#musicart</a></p>
<p>What "rumors" are these exactly? MIT will evaluate any supplementary materials you send in support of your application, and this is made quite explicit on the website.</p>
<p>88keys The profs most definitely listen to the music so send in your best work. And btw the piano profs at MIT are outstanding !!!! You can also audition at the beginning of your fresh yr. to qualify as an Emerson Scholar which will enable you to study with one of these wonderful teachers at no extra charge and participate in group recitals 2x yr. If you're interested, in soph yr. and thereafter you can audition as an Emerson Fellow and take classes and masterclasses with 14 other talented musicians of all types. There are also chamber music groups and an orchestra etc. </p>
<p>The music at MIT is top quality so submit your best work- it most definitely will be listened to.</p>
<p>HHhmm i was hoping id have a recording of myself to send in with my app, but im gonna be too busy the next couple of months to make one I think. Is it going to look bad if i list viola as my #1 EC but i dont send any recording in? Im okay, not amazing though, so its not like it would be a definite hook i think.</p>
<p>Supplementary material is totally optional -- not sending it won't affect your application negatively.</p>
<p>To be honest, I think people should be pretty judicious when sending supplementary material. If it doesn't provide a different side of you than what's presented in the rest of the application, it's really not going to help.</p>
<p>I'd say that if you have a recording that is really good, send it in. Don't send in something that's not your best, just for the sake of submitting something.</p>
<p>Hijacking the thread... What about art portfolios? And mollie, what do you mean by "provide a different side of you?"</p>
<p>Well, if you're really serious about your art/music/what have you, but the rest of the application doesn't say anything about that passion of yours, I think you're justified in sending something in.</p>
<p>I just don't think people should send things in for the sake of sending something in. An application should be like a first date -- you should talk about all the important things that make you you. You shouldn't talk about things that aren't fundamental to your personality and what makes you tick.</p>