Where Music Meets College Planning

From Juilliard to the Ivies and everything between — let's chart the path that's right for you.

Student Success Stories

See how students present themselves through video recordings across various instruments.

Conductor Video Resume Example
Accepted to Columbia
Oboe Video Resume Example
Accepted to Harvard
French Horn Video Resume Example
Accepted to Barnard
Oboe Video Resume Example
Accepted to Brown
Piano Video Resume Example
Accepted to UChicago
Violin Video Resume Example
$96,000 Scholarship to Manhattan School of Music
Violin Video Resume Example
Accepted to Amherst
French Horn Video Resume Example
Accepted to Vassar
Oboe Video Resume Example
Accepted early to Emory
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Musicians, curious about the application process?

Whether you are aiming for a top academic classroom or a world-class conservatory stage, building a clear strategy with your music is the key to a successful application.

Get your copy of "College Application Success for Musicians" to understand the strategic differences between dual degrees, double majors, conservatory programs, and university music supplements for non-majors.

Inside, you'll find actual video submissions from a student accepted to Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth, and Penn, and another who received a $96,000 scholarship to Manhattan School of Music.

A look inside the guide:

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"For my college applications, he put together a professional music portfolio and provided a letter of recommendation. He also reviewed my essays and prepared me for interviews. Thanks to his guidance throughout the admissions process, I was accepted by Harvard, Yale, Princeton, and Stanford."

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"My son only started working with Mr. Rashkin at the beginning of his Senior year in 2022 and he will be attending Eastman School of Music in the Fall of 2023. Mr. Rashkin was an integral part in my son’s acceptance to Eastman. He also received a prestigious music scholarship that can be used towards his studies."

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"Phil helped us out a lot. He is such a good listener, and quickly and completely "got" our concerns. He was resourceful and worked hard to find solutions for our college bound daughter after she was accepted into a school, and we needed to negotiate for more aid. He was generous and kind. I can't see how anyone would not benefit from knowing and working with Phil, in any capacity."

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