College Prep for Musicians Blog

College prep tips and advice for musicians applying to any area of music.

Kathleen Tesar, EdD 4/1/26 Kathleen Tesar, EdD 4/1/26

Some Advice for Making Your Enrollment Decision

How do you decide where to enroll? Here are some basic tips as well as food for thought.

Kathleen Tesar, EdD 10/5/21 Kathleen Tesar, EdD 10/5/21

College Fairs: Advice from the Other Side of the “Table”

A large in-person college fair may have several hundred schools in attendance, with hundreds of conversations taking place in the same room at the same time. It can be overwhelming…

Kathleen Tesar, EdD 4/8/21 Kathleen Tesar, EdD 4/8/21

What Colleges’ Decisions Mean to You

Admitted. Waitlisted. Denied. What do these decisions mean to you? Read on for a deeper understanding.

Kathleen Tesar, EdD 4/8/21 Kathleen Tesar, EdD 4/8/21

Some Resources for Understanding Your Financial Aid Letter

Auditions are done, you’ve received the good news! The next step—how to evaluate offers of financial aid and scholarship.

Annie Bosler, DMA 3/10/21 Annie Bosler, DMA 3/10/21

6 Expert Tips You Need to Remember When Applying to Music School

Originally written for CollegeXpress: March 6, 2019

Annie Bosler, DMA 3/4/21 Annie Bosler, DMA 3/4/21

10 Tips for Acing Your College Music Auditions

Originally written for Colburn: November 19, 2020

Annie Bosler, DMA 12/10/20 Annie Bosler, DMA 12/10/20

10 Last Minute Gift Ideas for the Musician in Your Life

Written for College Prep for Musicians™