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MusicianClass of 20213.6+otherother

Jazz Performance on Double Bass Applicant

Male · White · Denver, CO · Large urban public school

Income: 120-140ish

Academic Profile
GPA (UW/W)
3.756 (UW)
AP Courses
10
Honors
8

AP Exams Taken

World History (5)English Language (5)Chemistry (5)Physics C Mechanics (4)Physics C E&M (4)Calculus BC (3)US History (5)
Extracurricular Activities
  • Jazz GroupCo-founded and co-led a jazz group that played at internationally known jazz clubs in the area.
  • Top Jazz GroupPlayed both cello and bass in the top jazz group at school during junior and senior years, with many performance opportunities before COVID.
  • String OrchestraFirst chair cello all four years in the string orchestra at school.
  • Pit OrchestraPlayed cello and bass in the pit orchestra for the school's theater company during sophomore and junior years.
  • JV BasketballStarting forward on the JV basketball team during sophomore year.
  • JV2 BasketballStarting forward on the JV2 basketball team during freshman year.
  • Denver Kinglife Basketball ClubPlayed forward (mostly starting) for the Denver Kinglife basketball club team from 8th grade to sophomore year, winning local and national tournaments.
Awards & Honors
  • National Merit Semifinalist
  • Description: Now finalist.
  • AP Scholar with Distinction
  • Denver Citywide Orchestra
  • Description: Accepted all four years.
  • Dean's List
  • Description: Achieved all four years.

Essay Topics

Common App Essay

Wrote about choosing between playing varsity basketball and pursuing music at the beginning of junior year.

Letters of Recommendation
  • Band Director

    10/10, had a very close relationship for all four years.

  • Chemistry Teacher

    9/10, also had a very close relationship.

  • Music Theory Teacher

    6-7/10, interacted virtually.

  • Middle School Orchestra Director

    8/10, limited interaction since middle school.

  • Counselor

    4-5/10, minimal interaction.

College Decisions

Accepted (10)

San Francisco Conservatory of MusicNew England ConservatorySchool of Jazz | The New SchoolBerklee College of MusicNew York UniversityUniversity of HartfordUniversity of Washington, SeattleUniversity of DenverUniversity of Colorado, BoulderUniversity of Colorado Denver

Rejected (3)

Manhattan School of MusicNorthwestern UniversityColumbia University

Profile Tags

JazzMusic PerformanceLeadershipClubAdvanced Coursework (AP/IB/Dual Enrollment)Varsity SportsCommunity Service
Profile Ratings
76
Overall Score
Academic7.8
Extracurricular8.5
Awards6.0
Quick Stats
CategoryMusician
Year2021
MajorJazz Performance on Double Bass
GPA3.756 (UW)
Acceptances10
Rejections3