Hello, I have been recently wanting to attend the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music at New School University in New York City. My only problem is that my GPA is really low. I am in my second quarter of my junior year and have a 2.2 GPA. This is due to me having a rough past. I am in the process of recovering from depression, extreme loneliness, and thoughts of suicide. I am actually a very intelligent person with a high iq and several of my teachers consider me to be a genius. I am still trying to recover from my past and pick myself up. I am trying to enter the college through guitar and am extremely talented. I joined jazz band for guitar and have an A in the class, as well as 2 other music classes, band and piano.It is not easy for me to get back on my feet after all I have dealt with. I have read the minimum gpa to get into the school is a 2.0 so if I got my grades up, do I have a fairly good chance at getting into the school? Going to music school in NYC is my dream.
2007-11-01 18:06:50 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
nothing should stand in your way of executing your dream for music + nyc. im a nineteen year old mom. i dropped enrollment to st.johns university in nyc for this life-altering decision i made. for now i'm working and taking classes online, but when i know i have a stable amount of money i'm going to go out and live my life just as i wanted to with my baby. i would worry less about your gpa and focus now. you still have another semester ahead of you, sat scores, recommendations, personal essays, and recording talent to help boost your admission. many universities look for personal growth. my freshman year i was not as successful, but i picked myself up my sophmore, junior, and senior year and was not disappointed with college admissions. try harder, it always works! goodluck!
2007-11-01 18:13:11 · answer #1 · answered by isaiah`s mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A studio degree like this requires an audition, so that is where you can shine beyond your GPA. Have you also considered Manhattan School of Music? It's more of a conservatory, but I believe they have a pretty good jazz department, and entrance relies more heavily on your audition than a school like New School.
Otherwise, you have another semester before you apply in order to raise your grades; it would help if you could take a summer class or two in which you knew you could do well. That would bolster your confidence even more. An improvement in your GPA in the last year is also a good thing, as this shows that you can overcome an adversity.
Usually on a college application, there is a space to explain any negatives on your application--in your case I wouldn't give a lot of details, but just say you had a rough few years, and were able to overcome and reach toward your goal.
I have been depressed most of my life and had rough times, but I wanted to go to an Ivy League school for my MBA program. I got in, did fairly well, and got to travel all over the world. So, I'm sure you can do it as well.
Are you seeing a therapist? Music schools can be very rough, and many have psychologists on staff just for that reason. Please take care of yourself so that you CAN reach your goal.
Good luck to you, and persevere!!
2007-11-01 18:36:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anna P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually you have to write an essay to get in to a school. perhaps you can write yours as a sort of explanation for your low gpa.
Also, volunteer work is a big bonus! Spend some hours in a charity organization of your choice, and you'll look a lot better.
2007-11-01 18:11:15 · answer #3 · answered by splintered_sunlite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, just keep doing good, go for the A's, stick to the books..you also may have to take an ACT test, you should do your best to remember alot of things you are learning, don't cheat, because that learning will help you get a good score on the ACT test. and you need that to get into college.
2007-11-01 18:12:23 · answer #4 · answered by "Your Name" on my *SS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take it your dream come true go a head, just do it i know you can, Your talented person,and you have a strong personality to go on, just keep in touch in your dream and enjoy life.i know that your good person and have a unique talent that you've discover just keep on focus and raise your skills up high and maintain good attitude. show to the people that you have a unique and extra ordinary talent that they had not yet discover.
2007-11-01 18:17:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you're gpa is 2.2 you have you can find a school for sure
2007-11-01 18:10:36 · answer #6 · answered by Latino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋