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Northwestern Univeristy Admissions Officer:
The Arts and College Admission
WHY MUSIC?
Creativity
Teamwork
Inspiration
Students involved in public school music programs socred 107 points higher on the SAT, according to the College Entrance Examination Board.
70% of Admissions Officers of the Nation's major universities say high school credit and achievement in the arts are significant considerations for admission.
Lewis Thomas, Physician and Biologist, found 66% of music majors who aplied to medical school were admitted, the highest percentage of any group.
94% of respondents in a Gallup Poll believe music is part of a well-rounded education and should be offered as part of the regular curriculum in schools
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