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To help simplify the application process, here is an easy, step-by-step
guide to move you closer to admission and your musical aspirations.
Required Application Materials:
- Application
Manhattan School of Music has joined other U.S. conservatories
in preparing a Unified Application for Conservatory Admission,
which you will need to complete and electronically submit to the
Office of Admission. The Unified Application must be submitted
by the deadline listed on our Admission
Calendar. The application is available online at www.unifiedapps.org,
and this is the only method of application. If you experience
problems with the electronic application, please call the Office
of Admission for assistance.
- Prescreen Requirements
The instruments listed below require the submission
of a prescreen recording (CD only, in a standard plastic jewel case)
by the December 1st application deadline. Applicants
must mail the CD directly to the Office of Admission. CD's must
be clearly labeled with your full name,
instrument and degree. Please make sure to include a
list of the repertoire performed
on the CD. We suggest that you attach the list to the inside of
the CD case.
Please click on the instrument to view prescreening
requirements:
- Application Fee
$100 non-refundable application fee ($50 for current Manhattan
School of Music college students, current precollege students
and college alumni). Applicants applying to more than one major
must submit an additional $100 fee ($50 for current Manhattan
School of Music college students, current precollege students
and college alumni) for each additional application. A late fee
of $50 will be charged for applications submitted after the published
deadline date. All late applications must be approved by the Associate
Dean of Enrollment Management.
- Transcripts
All applicants must submit official transcripts from every
academic institution attended (translated into English by an official
translator and notarized, if applicable). Undergraduate transfer
applicants who have completed at least one academic year of full-time
study at an accredited college/university do not have to submit
high school transcripts.
- International Transcripts
Due to the difficulty in interpreting international
transcripts, it is possible that the School may have questions
as to the American equivalency of international studies. Manhattan
School of Music therefore requires that transcripts
from international institutions, except from the countries noted
below, be evaluated by World Education Services (WES).
This evaluation will allow the School to determine eligibility
at Manhattan School of Music. This will also assist the registrar
in evaluating any possible transfer of credit.
Note these exceptions: The educational systems
of some countries—Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Canada—make
transcript evaluation by WES unnecessary. Therefore, applicants
with transcripts from these countries most likely do not need
to have them evaluated by WES.
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English Language Test Results
All applicants whose first language is not English must
take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). Bachelor
of Music, Master of Music, Professional Studies, and Artist
Diploma students are recommended to reach a score of 79 iBT
(213 computer based), while all Doctor of Musical Arts applicants
are required to reach a score of 100 iBT (250 computer based).
For more information or to sign up for the TOEFL, please click
here.
- Essay
It is our intention to get to know you as well as possible
through your application and the essay. Your audition and musical
credentials help us to learn about you as a musician. The purpose
of our essay question is to learn about you as a person. Therefore,
in your online application, please write an essay on one
of the following topics: "My alarm went off as usual this
morning. I got out of bed and walked over to my closet. When I
opened the door, I was surprised to see that the interior of my
closet had disappeared! I stepped through the door and...."
or "In your opinion, what is the
greatest challenge that your entire generation faces? What ideas
do you have for dealing with this issue?"
- Writing Sample — for Doctoral applicants only
Please send via regular mail a writing sample from recent academic
work. This will be evaluated by the Admission Committee as well
as the Doctoral Committee.
- Performance Experience
Highlight your musical studies in your major area in resume
format. Include repertoire, recent major public performances,
summer festivals attended, and/or honors received. You may also
include study in related musical areas. You should create your
response in a word processing program and then cut and paste it
into position in the appropriate space on your online application.
Do not send any separate mailings or email attachments to the
office. Composition applicants: List titles of works composed,
including instrumentation and performance dates.
- Recommendations/Test Scores
All first-time, first-year undergraduate (freshman) applicants
are required to submit two (2) letters of recommendation,
one from the high school guidance counselor and one from the private
music teacher or high school music teacher.
All undergraduate transfer and graduate applicants are required
to submit two (2) letters of recommendation from teachers/professional
musicians.
All Doctoral applicants are required to submit three (3) letters
of recommendation from teachers/professional musicians.
To download a copy of our Recommendation Form, please click here.
Make sure to print one copy for each recommender.
Freshman Applicants: ACT or SAT tests are recommended, but not
required. However, students who are home schooled and/or are submitting
the GED are required to submit ACT or SAT scores. It is requested
that paper copies of ACT and/or SAT scores be submitted to the
Office of Admission.
DMA Applicants: GRE scores are recommended, but not required.
Recorded DVD Auditions
Applicants residing outside North America and cello, tuba and double
bass applicants may either audition live in New York or opt to send
a recorded DVD audition (except for composition, accompanying, and
Doctoral Program applicants who must have a live audition).
Transfer Credit
For complete information regarding transfer credit, please contact
the Office of the Registrar.
Re-admission
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 Dean
of Academics to discuss re-admission prior to the regular
application/audition procedure.
(Those seeking instruction for primary and secondary school-age
children and young adults should read about our
Precollege Division and the special requirements for
admission to their programs.)
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