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America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs: The Admissions Process

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!

Maureen Meyer2025-12-19T08:46:36-05:00December 19th, 2025|Categories: Admissions trends, auditions, Bachelor of Music, career, Career in Music, Caroline Ferrucci, college, college admissions, college applications, College Features, college list, Collegiate Gateway, Eastman School of Music, Juilliard, Julie Gross, Music Business, music career, Music conservatory, Music Industry, Music Major, Music Performance, Music Production, Music Programs, Music Programs in Composition, Music Programs in Performance, Music Technology, New England Conservatory, Uncategorized|Tags: auditions, Bachelor of Music, Belmont University School of Music, Berklee, Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory, Carnegie Mellon School of Music, Carnegie Mellon University, Caroline Ferrucci, collegiate gateway, Curtis Institute of Music, Drexel University, Drexel’s Music Industry Undergraduate Degree Program (MIP), Eastman School of Music, Hopkins’ Peabody Institute, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Juilliard, julie gross, Middle Tennessee State University School of Music, Music Production, Music Technology, NYU Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music and Steinhardt School of Culture, SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music, University of Massachusetts - Lowell, University of Miami’s Frost School, University of Michigan School of Music Theatre and Dance, USC’s Thornton School|

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs in Music Production & Technology

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.

Maureen Meyer2025-12-17T14:13:36-05:00December 17th, 2025|Categories: Bachelor of Music, Berklee, BFA, career, Career in Music, Caroline Ferrucci, college, college admissions, college applications, College Features, college list, Collegiate Gateway, Eastman School of Music, Fit, Juilliard, Julie Gross, Music Business, music career, Music conservatory, Music Industry, Music Major, Music Performance, Music Production, Music Programs, Music Programs in Composition, Music Programs in Performance, Music Technology, New England Conservatory, Oberlin|Tags: auditions, Bachelor of Music, Belmont University School of Music, Berklee, Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory, Carnegie Mellon School of Music, Carnegie Mellon University, Caroline Ferrucci, collegiate gateway, Curtis Institute of Music, Drexel University, Drexel’s Music Industry Undergraduate Degree Program (MIP), Eastman School of Music, Hopkins’ Peabody Institute, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Juilliard, julie gross, Middle Tennessee State University School of Music, Music Production, Music Technology, NYU Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music and Steinhardt School of Culture, SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Music, University of Massachusetts - Lowell, University of Miami’s Frost School, University of Michigan School of Music Theatre and Dance, USC’s Thornton School|

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs in Music Business & Music Industry

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.

Maureen Meyer2025-12-15T11:59:09-05:00December 15th, 2025|Categories: Bachelor of Music, Berklee, Career in Music, Caroline Ferrucci, college, college admissions, college applications, college list, Collegiate Gateway, Fit, Juilliard, Julie Gross, Music Business, music career, Music conservatory, Music Industry, Music Major, Music Performance, Music Programs, Music Programs in Composition, Music Programs in Performance, New England Conservatory|Tags: auditions, Bachelor of Music, Belmont University School of Music, Berklee, Berklee College of Music, Boston Conservatory, Carnegie Mellon University, Caroline Ferrucci, collegiate gateway, Curtis Institute of Music, Drexel’s Music Industry Undergraduate Degree Program (MIP), Eastman School of Music, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Juilliard, julie gross, Manhattan School of Music, Middle Tennessee State University School of Music, music career, music major, music programs, Music programs in Performance, New England Conservatory, New York University’s Steinhardt, Northeastern’s concentration in music industry, Northwestern University, Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, NYU’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Oberlin, professional musician, Syracuse’s Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries, University of Miami Frost School of Music, university of michigan, University of Rochester, University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, USC’s Thornton School of Music, Yale University|

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs in Composition

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.

Maureen Meyer2025-12-12T11:41:42-05:00December 11th, 2025|Categories: Bachelor of Music, Berklee, Career in Music, Caroline Ferrucci, college, college admissions, college applications, college list, Collegiate Gateway, Juilliard, Julie Gross, music career, Music conservatory, Music Major, Music Performance, Music Programs, Music Programs in Composition, Music Programs in Performance, New England Conservatory|Tags: auditions, Bachelor of Music, Berklee, Boston Conservatory, Carnegie Mellon University, Caroline Ferrucci, collegiate gateway, Curtis Institute of Music, Eastman School of Music, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, Juilliard, julie gross, Manhattan School of Music, music career, music major, music programs, Music programs in Performance, New England Conservatory, New York University’s Steinhardt, Northwestern University, Northwestern University’s Bienen School of Music, Oberlin, professional musician, university of michigan, University of Rochester, University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music, University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music, Yale University|

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs in Performance: Instrumental and Vocal

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: What To Consider When Applying to Undergraduate Music Programs

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.

Maureen Meyer2025-12-10T14:17:39-05:00December 3rd, 2025|Categories: Art Program, Career in Music, Caroline Ferrucci, college, college admissions, College Features, Collegiate Gateway, Juilliard, Julie Gross, Music conservatory, Music Major, Music Programs, Uncategorized|Tags: auditions, Bachelor of Music, Berklee, Caroline Ferrucci, collegiate gateway, Eastman School of Music, Juilliard, julie gross, music career, music major, music programs, New England Conservatory, Oberlin, professional musician, University of Rochester|

America’s Top Undergraduate Music Programs: An Introduction to the Series

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.

Maureen Meyer2025-12-19T16:26:08-05:00December 2nd, 2025|Categories: Career in Music, Caroline Ferrucci, college, college admissions, college list, Collegiate Gateway, Juilliard, Julie Gross, Music Major, Music Programs|Tags: auditions, Bachelor of Music, Caroline Ferrucci, collegiate gateway, Eastman School of Music, Juillliard, julie gross, music career, music major, music programs, professional musician, University of Rochester|

Seeking Out Local Scholarships

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.

Maureen Meyer2025-12-01T11:43:26-05:00December 1st, 2025|Categories: ancient order of hibernians college scholarship, Class of 2030, college, college admissions, college applications, college early applications, College Essays, college list, College Scholarships, Collegiate Gateway, Julie Gross, knights of columbus college scholarship, local business scholarships, local scholarships, Merit Aid for College, Merit Scholarships, Non Need-based aid for college, NY scholarship for academic excellence, NYS Stem Incentive Program, Partial Scholarship, Scholarships|Tags: ancient order of hibernians college scholarship, college scholarships, collegiate gateway, elks club college scholarship, julie gross, knights of columbus college scholarship, Lions club college scholarship, local business scholarships, local scholarships, merit scholarships, NY Scholarship for Academic Excellence, NYS STEM Incentive Program, scholarships, state grant agency|

Understanding National Merit Scholarships

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?

Merit Scholarships from Colleges

Many colleges award merit aid to entice high-performing students to attend their schools. Find out which factors determine merit scholarships and how these funds are typically awarded.

Maureen Meyer2025-11-18T13:55:04-05:00November 18th, 2025|Categories: Class of 2030, college, college admissions, College Early Admissions Programs, college early applications, College Essays, College Scholarships, Collegiate Gateway, Common Application, Early Action, Early Admissions, Early Decision, Julie Gross, Merit Aid for College, Merit Scholarships|Tags: affordability of college, Bonner Scholars Program at the University of Richmond, Boston University, college scholarships, collegiate gateway, Duke University, Emory Scholars Program, FAFSA, Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program at Boston College, julie gross, Lehigh University, merit scholarships, NYU, Oberlin College, Schools that Award High Percentages of Merit Aid, Tulane University, USC, UVA Jefferson Scholar, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis|