The music curriculum isn't one where if you mention to people I'm a music major their response will be along the lines of Oh, that's easy. Our schedule is packed with one, .5, and two credit classes, and when we're not at class, we're practicing or reviewing homework in McHenry or the Diva Lounge. After my freshman year, I feel like I've really become emersed on what it's like to learn nothing but music (okay, so I had a few non-music classes too). Keyboard, history (and you can't forget Styles with John White!), fundies+music theory, sightsinging, and more have all provided a comprehensive background for preparation for my sophomore year.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
LOVE it. Going to other college campuses made me love my school more. It's manageable to get around, yet not TOO small (compared to Cornell that's up the hill and really should have it's own zip code). And it is absolutely beautiful!
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
Well, a recently upped $51,000 pricetag definitely isn't one of the cheapest colleges you can go to. I didn't get a lot of financial aid because of my grades, but they do have great programs such as the MLK and Park Scholar programs that offer up to full tuition. And if your grades ARE good, don't let the price scare you because they do have other scholarships that award good grades.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Visit not only during spring or summer, but also in the winter. It's not as bad as I thought, but I'm from Connecticut and the only difference I found was that there was wind chill because of Lake Cayuga. For others, though, the sharp cold plus all the hills and stairs can be a deterring factor.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Music, music theater, communications programs are some of the top in the country.
The music curriculum isn't one where if you mention to people I'm a music major their response will be along the lines of Oh, that's easy. Our schedule is packed with one, .5, and two credit classes, and when we're not at class, we're practicing or reviewing homework in McHenry or the Diva Lounge. After my freshman year, I feel like I've really become emersed on what it's like to learn nothing but music (okay, so I had a few non-music classes too). Keyboard, history (and you can't forget Styles with John White!), fundies+music theory, sightsinging, and more have all provided a comprehensive background for preparation for my sophomore year.
LOVE it. Going to other college campuses made me love my school more. It's manageable to get around, yet not TOO small (compared to Cornell that's up the hill and really should have it's own zip code). And it is absolutely beautiful!
Well, a recently upped $51,000 pricetag definitely isn't one of the cheapest colleges you can go to. I didn't get a lot of financial aid because of my grades, but they do have great programs such as the MLK and Park Scholar programs that offer up to full tuition. And if your grades ARE good, don't let the price scare you because they do have other scholarships that award good grades.
Visit not only during spring or summer, but also in the winter. It's not as bad as I thought, but I'm from Connecticut and the only difference I found was that there was wind chill because of Lake Cayuga. For others, though, the sharp cold plus all the hills and stairs can be a deterring factor.
Music, music theater, communications programs are some of the top in the country.