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This is the eighth and final post of an 8-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Music Programs," summarizing our series. We’ve taken you through the variety of music programs, including music performance, composition, music business and industry, and music production and technology. We’ve provided guidance on how to decide what kind of program is right for you, and how to be a successful applicant!

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs: Conculsion - Collegiate Gateway In this final post of our series on undergraduate music programs, let’s recap what we’ve covered so far. We explored many fields within the larger study of music, including music performance, composition, music business, and music production and technology. These niche

This is the seventh post of an 8-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Music Programs." We provide you with an inside look at the admissions process for music programs, including the admissions factors and application components. We discuss the differences in the admissions process for a Bachelor of Music, which may involve an audition; and a Bachelor of Science. Read our tips on how to be a successful candidate!

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs: The Admissions Process - Collegiate Gateway Applying for undergraduate music programs is a nuanced process that requires learning admissions details specific to each program. Most of the programs featured in this series offer Bachelor of Music degrees; however some offer a Bachelor of Science, like Frost School of Music or

This is the sixth post of an 8-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Music Programs." We now turn to programs in music production and technology. We highlight Berklee College of Music, Carnegie Mellon School of Music, Hopkins’ Peabody Institute, NYU Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music and Steinhardt School of Culture, USC’s Thornton School, and University of Miami’s Frost School.

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs in Music Production & Technology - Collegiate Gateway Studying music production and technology is an exciting and creative endeavor. Students become adept at navigating a professional world that is constantly evolving, requiring a broad knowledge of the most cutting-edge software and equipment. When choosing a program in music production and technology...

This is the fifth post of an 8-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Music Programs." We explore top programs in the music business and music industry; and provide a spotlight of Drexel’s Music Industry Undergraduate Degree Program (MIP), NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, Syracuse’s Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries, Northeastern’s concentration in music industry, and USC’s Thornton School of Music.

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs in Music Business & Music Industry - Collegiate Gateway There’s no better place to begin your career in the music industry than at a top-rated undergraduate music business program that can provide you with both business acumen and practical learning experiences. Whether you’re interested in managing talent as an agency founder, starting your own reco...

This is the fourth post of an 8-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Music Programs," focusing on programs in music composition. The post highlights programs at the New England Conservatory, Julliard, Curtis Institute of Music, USC’s Thornton School of Music, University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, and Northwestern’s Bienen School of Music.

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs in Composition - Collegiate Gateway Studying musical composition as an undergraduate arms you with a foundation in theory, structure, ear training, and other specialized skills that set you apart from self-taught composers in a competitive professional world. Below we walk you through some of the top undergraduate programs for composi...

This is the third post of an 8-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Music Program," focusing on programs in music performance, whether vocal or instrumental. The post highlights programs at The Julliard School, Berklee College of Music, Oberlin College and Conservatory, Manhattan School of Music (for jazz), and The New School’s Mannes School of Music and School of Jazz and Contemporary Music.

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs in Performance: Instrumental and Vocal - Collegiate Gateway Attending an undergraduate program for music performance–whether vocal or instrumental–is an invaluable step in the process of building a career as a professional musician or singer. Choosing which program to attend can be a challenging—yet fun!—decision that hinges on many factors, includin...

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This is the second post of an 8-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Music Programs." For students considering music performance or composition, read about the differences between an education at a conservatory versus a university. Consider your goals and preferences, as well as the personality and culture of different programs.

America's Top Undergraduate Music Programs: What To Consider When Applying to Undergraduate Music Programs - Collegiate Gateway For students who are passionate about a career in music, choosing an undergraduate music program is a critical and exciting decision. There are several key factors to consider when researching programs and ultimately landing on the one that best suits you–both in terms of who you

This is the first post of an 8-part series on "Behind the Scenes of America's Top Undergraduate Music Programs." The series will provide an overview of features that differentiate music programs, discuss whether a conservatory or university is right for you, dive into the variety of art programs around the country, and discuss the admissions process.

America’s Top Music Programs: An Introduction to the Series - Collegiate Gateway Welcome! We are excited that you’re interested in a career in music and want to learn more! Perhaps you’re a musician or a singer who dreams of being a professional performer. You might love editing waveforms on audio software until the music sounds just right. Maybe

Local scholarships can be a wonderful way to offset the high cost of a college education, and they offer unique advantages over national scholarships. Read on to find out how to apply for this type of merit aid.

Seeking Out Local Scholarships - Collegiate Gateway Faced with the rising price of a college education, students and their families often look for ways to lower costs. As a result, scholarships based on need, merit, athletics, community service, and other interests are often highly sought after—especially large scholarships offered on a national le...

National Merit Scholarships are awarded based on PSAT scores. Learn more about qualifying scores, and how you might be awarded college and corporate-sponsored scholarships through this program. Are you eligible?

Understanding National Merit Scholarships - Collegiate Gateway The National Merit Scholarship program is co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation, with the goal of honoring scholastically talented youth and encouraging academic excellence. The program recognizes top students based on their performance on the Preliminary SAT/N...

Check out our article, "The Ultimate Guide to Medical School Interviews," featured in the IECA Insights Magazine!

The Ultimate Guide to Medical School Interviews – IECA Interviews play a significant role in the medical school application process. Receiving an invitation to interview at a med school—for either a traditional interview or Multiple Mini Interview—indicates that you have cleared an important hurdle and have been selected to advance to the next level...