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  • Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Virtual College Fair & Finding the Best Fit

    October 8 @ 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    Connect with a variety of colleges and conservatories across the country and learn how to find a music school that is the “best fit” for you. This session will help you determine what aspects to consider when applying to college and show you how to identify schools that meet your criteria.

    Who is this session for? This session is targeted towards prospective music students and families seeking to begin their college preparation process. This session will also be beneficial for private instructors and program managers who are supporting their students’ musical journey.

    This session is free to all attendees.

  • Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Optimizing Your College Application & Audition

    November 12 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    This session will help you refine the non-musical aspects of your college application and audition. Hear tips to optimize your pre-screening recording, college essay, interview, and audition skills.

    Who is this session for? This session is targeted towards prospective music students and families seeking to begin their college preparation process. This session will also be beneficial for private instructors and program managers who are supporting their students’ musical journey.

    Registration is free for Equity Arc and El Sistema USA members, and $35 for non-members.
    Learn more about Equity Arc membership | Learn more about El Sistema USA membership

  • Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Finding the Best Fit

    Discover how to identify and compare college music programs to match your artistic and academic goals. Students and parents will explore what makes a school unique – degree offerings, faculty, facilities, location, and financial aid – and learn how to build a personalized college list to confidently take the next step in their musical journey.

  • Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Optimizing Your Application

    Gain practical insight and resources for preparing compelling college applications, including writing standout essays and resumes and securing strong recommendation letters. Learn from admissions experts about how to highlight your strengths, manage multiple applications, and present your best self throughout the process.

  • Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Preparing Your Audition

    Develop strategies and personalized tools to excel in your college auditions. Explore best practices for repertoire selection, practice planning, and live auditions, with guidance from collegiate faculty and insights from current college students.

  • Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Financial Planning and Financial Aid

    Understand essential strategies for managing the financial side of college, from identifying and applying for scholarships to navigating the financial aid process. Hear from financial aid experts and parents who’ve been through the process, and learn how to plan effectively, negotiate scholarships, and make a strong case for support.

  • Collegiate Access for Young Musicians: Virtual College Fair

    Connect directly with representatives from leading conservatories and schools of music in this culminating event. Learn what makes each participating institution unique and apply what you’ve learned throughout the series while engaging with admissions representatives and faculty from your schools of interest.

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