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@benpixley
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 • a year ago •
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What colleges should I add to my list?
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I am looking for a school that has a culture of intellectualism and academic rigor. I want to major in classics on a pre-med track and maybe minor in music (or at least be involved in music on campus). I have competitive grades, ECs, and SAT scores. I am open to a research university or a liberal arts college. What colleges should I look at?

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@ivybound
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 • a year ago

NYU, John Hopkins, and Duke are good med schools if you are pretty competitive. If you want some extra reach, schools like Harvard, Colombia, and Yale are great. In schools like these, it may be difficult to get into the music programs (of course, it depends how talented, accomplished, and experienced you are, and I don't know this), and many of them will have actual auditions, but anyone can take music lessons or create their own little chamber orchestra or brass quartet, so I'm sure you can still continue that path regardless of whether or not you actually take a music course.

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@benpixleya year ago

Thanks! I will look at those colleges. Many of my greatest high school achievements have been in music, so I am hoping my music accomplishments and art supplement (or audition?) can be a distinguishing factor in admissions.

@ivybounda year ago

Yes. High levels of achievement in extracurricular activities is a highly distinguishing factor. Making audition groups like All-State Band/Orchestra/Choir or making a DCI marching band is extremely beneficial. If you are in a group that has been recognized nationally, this is also good. For example, I am in a Top 20 nationwide marching band. I guess my point is that simply playing an instrument won’t be enough. You have to be distinguished in that art sector to be distinguished in admissions.

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