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Two Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Work Experience / Resume
Schedule a Visit or Attend an Information Session
A portfolio of your work including 6–8 photos, either digital or printed, and labeled with your name and brief descriptions.
A scheduled meeting with faculty once you complete your other requirements.
Review Technical Standards
Non-US applicants: complete International Student Requirements

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Two Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Work Experience / Resume
Schedule a Visit or Attend an Information Session
A portfolio of your work including 6–8 photos, either digital or printed, and labeled with your name and brief descriptions.
A scheduled meeting with faculty once you complete your other requirements.
Review Technical Standards
Non-US applicants: complete International Student Requirements

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Two Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Work Experience / Resume
Schedule a Visit or Attend an Information Session
A skill test administered at the school that includes mechanical aptitude, tool use, and following directions, scheduled once you complete your other requirements.
Review Technical Standards
Non-US applicants: complete International Student Requirements

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Two Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Work Experience / Resume
Schedule a Visit or Attend an Information Session
CORI Report to ensure employability after graduation.
A portfolio of your work including 6–8 photos, either digital or printed, and labeled with your name and brief descriptions. The portfolio may be waived by successful completion of the skill test.
A skill test administered at the school that includes mechanical aptitude, tool use, and following directions.
A scheduled meeting with faculty once you complete your other requirements.
Review Technical Standards
Non-US applicants: complete International Student Requirements

Transcript(s)
Two Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Work Experience / Resume
Schedule a Visit or Attend an Information Session
CORI Report to ensure employability after graduation.
A skill test administered at the school that includes mechanical aptitude, tool use, and following directions, to be scheduled once you complete your other requirements.
Review Technical Standards
Non-US applicants: complete International Student Requirements

Transcript(s)
Two Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Work Experience / Resume
Schedule a Visit or Attend an Information Session
A scheduled meeting with faculty once you complete your other requirements.
Review Technical Standards
Non-US applicants: complete International Student Requirements

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Two Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Work Experience / Resume
Schedule a Visit or Attend an Information Session
A skill test administered at the school which may include tuning, regulation, and repair for applicants who have not graduated from Basic Piano Technology.
Review Technical Standards
Non-US applicants: complete International Student Requirements

Transcript(s)
Two Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Work Experience / Resume
Schedule a Visit or Attend an Information Session
A skill test administered at the school that includes mechanical aptitude, tool use, and following directions, to be scheduled once you complete your other requirements.
Review Technical Standards
Non-US applicants: complete International Student Requirements