Personal Statement Instructions for both the undergraduate and graduate studies:

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1. Minimum 200 words; maximum 500 words
2. Make all text flush left
3. Use no hard returns at the end of lines
4. Enter one blank line between paragraphs

Essay:

In prose form and in 200 to 500 words, please choose one of the following questions to answer. Please do not input resume or curriculum vitae in this area:

Choice 1:  Describe the biggest risk you've ever taken.

Choice 2:  Why did you decide to pursue music as a career?

Choice 3:  If you had to pick the perfect admissions essay question, what would it be, and how would you answer it?