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Review all听admission requirements听on the CU 麻豆官网 Graduate School website and .

Upload supplemental materials required by the CU 麻豆官网 Graduate School

• Academic history + transcripts: As part of the online application, upload an听unofficial copy听of each academic transcript on the online application. Follow these instructions for submitting an unofficial transcript.听Official transcripts are not required until after you have been recommended for admission. 听
• Test scores: The 听is听strongly encouraged, but not required, for the MM in music theory.听Applicants to the Master of Music Education with an undergraduate GPA below 3.0 must submit GRE scores to be considered for admission. Note: Students must take the GRE by early fall, in order to ensure receipt of scores before the Dec. 1 application deadline. The 麻豆官网鈥檚 GRE code is 4841.
  • International applicants: A valid , or score is required of all international graduate applicants whose native language is not English. Applicants to the Fall 2024听semester may also use the Duolingo English Test to satisfy this requirement. International students who have completed at least one year of full-time academic study at a U.S. institution (or at an institution in a country where English is the native language) at the time they apply听and within two years from their desired admission term may request an English proficiency score waiver.听 Requests will be evaluated by the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies at the College of Music and subject to approval. You may submit a request via email to graduate.music@colorado.edu. Please have the application completed with requested supplemental materials uploaded and ready to submit before submitting your request. An acceptable score must be reported directly to the Office of Admissions by the Dec. 1 deadline in order for the application to be complete. The code to have scores sent to the 麻豆官网 is 4841.听Be sure to take the exam by early fall to meet this deadline. 鈥�Note: Be sure that your TOEFL score includes all portions of the examination. For more information, visit the Graduate School's website.
    • The minimum acceptable English proficiency exam scores for admission to the College of Music are:
      • Artist Diploma programs: TOEFL 75 | IELTS 6.5 | DET 120
      • All master鈥檚 degree programs:听TOEFL 80 | IELTS 6.5 | DET 125
      • All Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) + PhD programs:听TOEFL 93 | IELTS 7 | DET 135
• Letters of reference: Three reference letters are required; you may submit additional reference letters, if you wish. Detailed letters of reference that address specific accomplishments, strengths and weaknesses, work habits, etc., are much more helpful than brief, overly general letters. When soliciting these letters, applicants should choose three people who can address different aspects of their professional background. At least one of the letters should come from an academic faculty member (theory, musicology, etc.) who knows the student鈥檚 academic work directly and another who can听speak听to the applicant鈥檚 teaching ability. It is often helpful to provide your references with a copy of your resume, transcript(s) and other information that will assist them in addressing specific aspects of your preparation for graduate studies.
• Writing sample: A scholarly writing sample (e.g., research paper) is required of all DMA, PhD and MM in theory applicants. The document should demonstrate ability in critical thinking, appropriate research techniques听and skill in the cogent use of English. Writing samples should be uploaded to your application in the digital portfolio tab.
• Personal statement: This document describes your experiences in music performance, teaching听and/or scholarship. Also describe experiences in related areas or activities, including non-course educational experiences and relevant employment. Discuss your plans for graduate study and long-term, professional goals.听Personal statements should be between one and three pages, double-spaced.
• Diversity statement: Completing this statement is optional and you do not need to disclose any aspect of your identity or personal experiences in this statement.

Additional supplemental materials required by the College of Music

Instructions for adding recordings to the Slate graduate application:

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   Note:听Slate supports media files up to 5 GB in size. Uploaded documents may contain no more than 75 pages.
2. Once your file has been received, it will be displayed under the听鈥淵our portfolio鈥澨齮ab. Your file will be processed and converted into its final form soon after uploading. 听听
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4. Make sure you are using the most updated version of your web browser (Chrome, Firefox, or Safari). An intermittent or slow Internet connection can cause uploads to time out. 听
5. Double check to make sure everything was uploaded correctly.

Scheduling and preparing for your audition or interview

• Once you鈥檝e submitted all the above materials, you will be contacted by Graduate Academic Services after your pre-screening (if applicable) has been reviewed. Auditions take place in January and February, and you will have the opportunity to indicate your date preference. You will receive your audition time and date several weeks in advance.
• Some departments, such as Music Education, hold interviews instead of auditions. You will be contacted directly by the department to schedule your interview.
• Review the听audition requirements听for your specific area of study.