Use the information on this page help simplify the College Division application process and move you closer to admission and your musical aspirations.

Required Application Materials

Unified Application for Conservatory Admission >
Essay >
Recommendations >
Transcripts >
Test Scores >
Prescreening Materials >
Doctoral Writing Sample >

Other Admissions Topics

Admissions Mailing Address >
Transfer Credit >
Readmission >
PreCollege Division Admissions >

Unified Application for Conservatory Admission

www.unifiedapps.org >  Submit the following through the online application:

Application Fee

Payment online only. $100 USD ($50 for current MSM students, current MSM Precollege students, and MSM alumni). Additional late fee of $50 USD will be charged after December 1.

Musical Background/Resume

Essay (500 to 750 words)

"Who is your musical hero? What non-musical character traits of hers/his inspire you most and why?"

Recommendations

Freshman - 2 letters (one must be from high school guidance counselor)
Transfer & Graduate  - 2 letters
Doctoral Recommendations - 3 letters

Electronic submission of recommendations is preferred.
For Paper submissions, include the MSM Recommender Form with letter.
Download the MSM Recommender form now >

Transcripts

The submission of official school transcripts is required of all applicants.

Freshman

high school transcripts

Transfer, Graduate & Doctoral

Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Transfer students with less than 2 years of college work earned must also submit high school transcript.

International Transcripts

As listed above with official, notarized English translations.

Test Scores

Original and official copies of test scores should be submitted to the Office of Admissions.

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL (iBT) required. For more information about TOEFL policies, visit the International Applicant page.

ACT, SAT, & GRE 

Recommended, but not required.

Prescreening Materials

Many programs at Manhattan School of Music require the submission of prescreening materials in order to be invited to the audition.

For answers to the following, visit the Prescreening Process page:
Does my intended major require a prescreening submission?
What is the prescreening deadline?
How do I submit my prescreening materials?
When will I find out results for the prescreening round?

Doctoral Writing Sample

For doctoral degree applicants only. A writing sample from recent academic work (i.e. a final term paper or a substantial equivalent) required for all doctoral applicants. Both the Doctoral Committee and the Admissions Committee will evaluate the writing sample.

Other Admissions Topics

Admissions Mailing Address

Office of Admissions
Manhattan School of Music
120 Claremont Ave.
New York, NY  10027

Transfer Credit

Undergraduate applicants wishing to transfer into Manhattan School of Music are required to submit official transcripts from each previous post-secondary institution.  Please refer to the Registrar's Transfer Credit Letter, which explains the transfer of academic credits.

If more information is needed, email the Office of the Registrar >

Readmission

Former students wishing to reenroll (in order to complete a previous program of study at Manhattan School of Music) must schedule an interview with the Vice President for Academics and Performance to discuss readmission prior to the application/audition procedure.
To email the Vice President for Academics and Performance, click here >

Precollege Division Admissions

Those seeking instruction for primary and secondary school-age children and young adults should visit our Precollege Division page to find out about special requirements and admission to this exciting program.