Klarinet Archive - Posting 001039.txt from 1998/03

From: Jacqueline Eastwood <eastwooj@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Questions for college choice experts
Date: Thu, 19 Mar 1998 14:53:32 -0500

On Tue, 17 Mar 1998, gdubac wrote:

> I have several questions for the college choice experts (from whom I
> have so far learned a lot). Please note that I know what the college
> guides and websites say. I am interested in your opinions and personal
> experiences. Feel free to e-mail me privately at:
>
> gdubac@-----.com
<SNIP>
>
> 2. Please provide some perspective on SAT scores. Some schools (e.g.,
> Julliard, Curtis)say that SAT scores do not have to be submitted. Are
> they serious? (Does not submitting them put you at a disadvantage?) How
> much do SAT scores count for prospective performance majors at other
> schools where they do have to be submitted (e.g., Northwestern, Oberlin,
> University of Michigan, Peabody, Eastman, Indiana University, etc.)?
>
> Thanks from a clarinet mother.
>
At Northwestern it definitely DID matter. They wanted to make sure that
their students could handle the academic requirements of the performance
degree AND the general education courses (English, science, etc) which are
a part of the whole degree program.

In general I think it's safe to say that universities will be more
concerned with academic preparation and conservatories will not. Consider
the reputation of a university with regard to a non-music student: how
high do they expect SAT scores to be for Joe Schmoe? Chances are, the
music departments will be pretty close to that average.

Jacqueline Eastwood
University of Arizona/Arizona Opera Orchestra
eastwooj@-----.edu