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College Preparation Resources

Here you will find links to conservatories and universities as well as other more general college preparation related links. These links are not an exhaustive list, but rather a sampling of what is available to prospective students.

Conservatories

For musicians in particular it is important to consider not just the school, but the specific teacher with whom you wish to study. You should contact prospective teachers and if at all possible, schedule a lesson. It is impossible to overstate the value of being "known" before you audition.

	Cleveland Institute of Music
	The Colburn School
	The Curtis Institute
	Eastman School of Music
	Juilliard School of Music
	Manhattan School of Music
	Mannes College of Music
	New England Conservatory
	Oberlin College and Conservatory
	Peabody Institute
	San Francisco Conservatory
	University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music

Universities

Most large public and private universities have schools of music or music departments located within their school of Arts and Sciences. The schools listed here have strong reputations nationally and internationally. The links provided will take you directly to the music school/department.

	Indiana University
	Northwestern University
	Rice University
	University of Maryland
	University of Michigan

General College Information Sites

	College Board Information and links for all prospective college students.
	CollegeNet Apply on-line to over 1500 colleges and universities.
	College View Another site with links and general college information.

Test Preparation Specialists

	Kaplan
	Peterson's
	Sylvan

Scholarship and Financial Aid Resources

	Fastweb A scholarship search engine.
	Scholarships.com
	BrokeScholar.com
	FinancialAid.org