How important are my high-school grades and College Board scores?
While it is critical that you have a successful audition, it is also important for the Shepherd School admission committee to see your non-musical academic strengths. Music majors are required to take non-music academic courses at Rice University, some of which may be challenging. Maintaining a good high school GPA and testing well on the College Board exams helps indicate what type of college student you may be.
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