Helpful Resources
These links, articles, books, and websites are tried-and-true resources to assist you in your college search and help you better understand the college admissions landscape.
Resources for students
Where and how to start your college search
MajoringInMusic.com: a wonderful, curated website that helps you search for colleges with specific programs, in geographic areas, and has informative articles that represent schools from all over the country.Colleges That Change Lives: if you’re interested in a small, liberal arts college, this is the ultimate guide to finding a great fit college. (This is a website, non-profit organization, and a published book!)How To Start Your College Search, hosted by Forbes.com. If you’re not sure what to expect as you start your college search, this article gives you handy tips and tricks to help you be ready for the journey of a lifetime. Music Admissions Roundtable: college music admissions professionals from all over the country formed this organization to help students find colleges with great music programs.Prep for auditions
College Prep for Musicians: A Comprehensive Guide for Students, Parents, Teachers, and Counselors. This book truly is comprehensive and will help you get a sense of what the music admissions process is all about.Scholarship resources
When looking for scholarships outside of the schools you’re applying to, you should NEVER have to pay for information about those scholarships. Beware of scams!Fastweb.com: a huge scholarship database that also provides helpful information about the financial aid process.Raise.me: you can start a raise.me profile as early as 9th grade and earn micro-scholarships throughout your time in high school!Federal Student Aid: you’ll use this website quite a bit as you fill out your FAFSA and keep track of any student loans.Test Prep and Tutoring Services
If you're located in the Phoenix valley, I highly recommend reaching out to Kim Selchan of Tutor Doctor!
The benefits of an education in the arts
New RCM Neuroscience Study Reveals Connections Between Music and School Grades, by Dr. Sean Hutchins, a neuroscientist and the Director of Research at The Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto.Building a Better Brain Through Music, Dance, and Poetry, by Jon Hamilton at NPR.For Parents
How to be an Ethical Parent in the College Admissions Process, from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.