Diamond Star Tier: The Ultimate Advantage in Music College Admissions

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When Only Everything Will Do

Your student only gets one chance to make their mark in the music admissions process. For families who want absolute confidence — knowing that no detail is overlooked, no opportunity missed — we created the Diamond Star Tier.

This is our most exclusive program: a concierge-level partnership for Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors* that guides your student from first conversation to final decision. With Diamond Star, your family has all-access to IMS expertise, networks, and resources — the ultimate advantage in music admissions.

*This tier is available for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors. Seniors benefit from a more focused, time-sensitive approach, so we do not offer Diamond Star at the 12th-grade stage.

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What Families Receive

We group your student’s journey into the following five pillars so the process feels clear, not overwhelming:

Comprehensive Planning

  • In-depth intake interview reviewing academic and musical background, goals, and aspirations
  • Written report with honest assessment and step-by-step plan of action
  • Ongoing one-on-one consultations and private Zoom check-ins with IMS experts

Performance Excellence

  • Mock auditions or portfolio assessments with top conservatory faculty or industry professionals
  • Secondary instrument or interest evaluation (songwriting, composition, music production, music business, etc.)
  • Repeat auditions/interviews to track progress
  • Stage Presence Coaching with world-class performers

Strategic Admissions Coaching

  • Admissions interview prep with simulated sessions and feedback
  • Personalized list of best-fit schools for music, academics, and career goals
  • Guidance for prescreening videos, composition/songwriting/production portfolios
  • Full review of Common App and all supplemental applications and essays
  • Scholarship and merit-aid insights

Exclusive Access

  • Trial lessons with renowned faculty at top universities and conservatories (as available)
  • Private conversations with deans, admissions officers, and current music majors (as available)
  • Direct access to IMS’s exclusive teacher network

Career Readiness & Life Skills

  • Entrepreneurial coaching: social media, self-promotion, networking, copyright law
  • Money management for working musicians and students
  • Insider educational sessions with faculty, composers, industry leaders, and Broadway professionals

The IMS Advantage

For over 15 years, IMS has helped families like yours turn uncertainty into confidence. Nearly 100% of our students are accepted into one or more of their top-choice programs — and Diamond Star families maximize this advantage with the most comprehensive preparation and guidance available anywhere.

"Steve and Karen bring over 40 years of experience in admissions at top music schools. No one else has the qualifications or background to match their expertise in music admissions consulting.”

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For Parents Who Want Nothing Left to Chance

Your student’s future deserves more than guesswork. With Diamond Star, every decision, audition, and application is strategically prepared — backed by IMS’s expertise and network.

This is the bespoke experience that ensures your student is fully prepared, fully supported, and fully confident.

Take the Next Step

Schedule your private consultation today to explore the Diamond Star experience.

Give your student the ultimate advantage in music admissions.

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