Music School Central

What is Music School Central?

Music School Central is an admissions advising company specializing in guiding student musicians through the college admissions process. They offer 1-on-1 guidance to help each of their students get accepted into music programs throughout the United States and abroad.

In the class of 2024, students at Music School Central were accepted to numerous schools, including Juilliard, University of Southern California, University of Michigan, Berklee College of Music, Brown University, and dozens of others. 

With their individualized approach, they offer expert advice and tailored strategies to match students with their “Right-Fit” list of schools, ensuring that students apply for programs aligned with their unique talents and career goals.

From audition feedback to meeting application deadlines, they provide comprehensive support through the entire process. They give their students the tools they need to thrive not only in college admissions, but their education and career as well.

What Admissions Advising Services Does Music School Central Offer?

Music School Central offers a wide range of admissions advising services to help musicians in the competitive college admissions process, ultimately helping them get accepted into college for music. Their services include:

• Curated “Right-Fit” school lists based on each student’s musical talents, career goals, and academic strengths, as well as matching their personal preferences to what a school can offer. This ensures students apply to schools aligning with their college & career aspirations.
• Detailed, dedicated guidance through the entire application process. Music School Central prides itself on helping students understand the requirements, meet deadlines, and present schools with a polished application.
• Expert advice in writing compelling essays and resumes that highlight what makes each student unique, allowing college admissions committees to see their talents, experiences, and career aspirations.
• Professional audition preparation and evaluation. Music School Central offers targeted, constructive feedback and tailored strategies to refine students’ performance skills. This helps students thrive in their college auditions and interviews.
• Guidance on portfolio development, including how to select and present their best work. This ensures students can showcase their creativity, technical skills, and artistic vision to admissions officers.
• Interview coaching to help students confidently articulate their passion and career goals. This dedicated support will make sure they clearly articulate their stories to college admissions officers.

How Can Musicians Find the Right Music School or Program?

Finding your right-fit school or program is critical. That’s why Music School Central personally works with each student to create their custom “Right-Fit” list of schools. 

Their admissions advisors then guide them through the entire application process from start to finish. Using tailored strategies, they offer each individual student exceptional results.

They have helped their students get accepted into classical, jazz, and contemporary music schools in both major cities like Boston, New York, and Los Angeles, as well as in college towns with top universities. 

Over 95% of students in the Class of 2024 got accepted into a top-5 choice school

What is a “Right-Fit” List of Schools?

Music School Central’s “Right-Fit” list of schools is a carefully curated selection of college music programs in three categories: target, reach, and safety schools. 

They offer a custom “Right-Fit” list for each student based on their unique career goals, musical talents, and academic profile. Their goal is ensuring students focus on applying to schools where they are most likely to thrive, both artistically and academically.

Whether aiming for classical performance, music production, jazz, music education, or any other music major, each list is curated specifically to the individual student.