First, the American Conservatory of Music to apply for academic requirements
TOEFL (Test of English as a foreign language)
Graduate students of Juilliard Conservatory of Music have a minimum TOEFL score of 89, and the writing requirement is 2 1, and there is no GRE test score.
The minimum TOEFL requirement for graduate students of Curtis Institute of Music is 79-80; Minimum requirements for graduate students in Manhattan Conservatory of Music 79. If the score is not enough, but the professional ability is outstanding, after being admitted to the school, the score is 49-78, and you can participate in language learning in the summer; If the results are up to standard, it is possible to apply for some scholarships or even full bonuses. For example, some students from China Central Conservatory of Music get full bonuses every year when they apply for the United States.
Graduate Record Examination in the United States.
Professional conservatories of music rarely require GRE scores, and conservatories of comprehensive universities require GRE scores.
Academic transcripts and scholarship certificates
Go to school to open official academic transcripts, as well as study certificates/diplomas and degree certificates. GPA is also an important condition for applying for a good school, which is generally required to be above 3.0. A relatively high GPA has a competitive advantage for universities applying for comprehensive courses.
Second, other requirements of American Conservatory of Music.
Recommendation letters
To apply for music major, the general school will require three letters of recommendation. It is best to show your professional ability and cultural level from three aspects. One aspect is to show your personal characteristics. In terms of cultural concepts, the United States and China have different directions, so they have different ideas. If you can find an artist's signature that can prove your professional ability, it will definitely be very useful for our application.
Personal statement
When applying for a major, you should try to combine your own advantages and clearly show your professional ability and professional planning. Prove to the school that you are capable and meet the admission requirements of the school.
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This is an important part in determining whether we can apply successfully, and it will also involve the issuance of scholarships and grants. So we must try our best to prepare the portfolio, and the more complete the better. Most schools submit online, but some schools need to mail DVDs.
interview
The broadcast time varies from school to school, depending on the specific requirements of the school. You can confirm with the school by email in advance, ask for specific details, and then get ready. Pay attention to dress and mental state during the interview. The interview is very important for the application. If the interview is successful, it will generally directly affect the admission results. For international students, it is recommended that students who have the conditions and strength fly to the United States as far as possible to attend school interviews.
Generally speaking, the application deadline for American conservatories of music is relatively early, and applications are generally started in June165438+1October. Therefore, friends who are interested in applying for music majors should start preparing as early as possible.
Third, how to choose a school for studying in the United States?
Choosing a school is always the most difficult point for music students. Professional conservatory of music, conservatory of music affiliated to comprehensive university, music department of comprehensive university, etc. Which is your dish?
Professional conservatory of music
This kind of college is suitable for students with strong professional ability, insufficient TOEFL test time or weak English ability. For example, in New England and Manhattan, the deadline for these two conservatories is 65438+February 1, and the requirement for TOEFL is 79+. If the TOEFL score is below 79 before the deadline, students can also apply for audition or interview normally. If the music major passes the examination of the college, you can negotiate with the school and make up the TOEFL score that meets the standard later.
College of arts and sciences of comprehensive university
Music major in college of arts and sciences of comprehensive universities (partial theory) American comprehensive universities have higher requirements for standardization than professional music colleges. For example, Boston University requires TOEFL scores of 20 or above in listening, speaking, writing and reading. Therefore, it is very important for friends who tend to choose music major in the college of arts and sciences of comprehensive universities to prepare for standardization as soon as possible.
university
Independent music colleges in comprehensive universities are most suitable for students who want high reputation and more professional music education. For example, Heismann Conservatory of Music, an independent conservatory of music under the University of Rochester, and Peabody Conservatory of Music under Johns Hopkins University. The two subordinate conservatories of music are optional for SAT, which means that international students can apply for such conservatories only by submitting TOEFL scores instead of SAT scores.