Simulated Interviews: A Key to College Music Interview Success

A student sits next to an interviewer at a table.
Fifteen to twenty minutes. That’s the typical amount of time any aspiring music major has to help admissions interviewers determine if they are a good fit for their college and their music program. In that short window, students must articulate their passion, convey their musical identity, and demonstrate how they will contribute to the program.

Time Management Strategies in the College Application Season

A stressed looking college student is looking at and holding a giant analog clock in one hand.
Time management is crucial during the college application process because students must balance their current academic workload, extracurricular activities, and personal responsibilities while ensuring they meet important application deadlines.

Mario Williams: A Music Business Major with a Path Less Traveled

Performer Mario Williams is seated onstage and singing.
Mario Williams, pursuing a music business major with a concentration in Commercial Songwriting, learned much on his musical journey. From the sports arena to the marketing department at Severance Records, even he says his path is not so straightforward.