(2021) HOW TO GET INTO BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC - 10 Tips That Will Actually Get You Accepted

Hello! I got into Berklee with a scholarship that covers most of my tuition. Watch the whole video to learn my tips on how to get into Berklee with a scholarship.
I hope this video helps you and motivates you to apply even if you think you won’t get in. Berklee is NOT unreachable and don’t allow anyone to tell you otherwise :) Leave comments down below with any questions and tips you’re excited to try out!
Thank you for watching :)
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Video edited and background music by Sofia Villarreal

[@shermanngjazz]

I got into Berklee in 2018, I was very excited but then I realized my parents and I could not afford it and I did not receive any scholarships which was disheartening. So I decided to attend UW Madison to major in data science while still taking a piano class. I just graduated in May 2022 and now I'm an intern for the Minnesota Twins baseball team!

[@_Yep_Yep_]

Thats tragic, Sherman. I hope you can save up enough money for Berklee and have a better life, man. Stick in there!

[@silentbug6980]

@@_Yep_Yep_ not tragic at all. He seems to enjoy it

[@jord.an6123]

based

[@catcher_in_the_rye]

Sofia, thank you. You deserve so much happiness in your life. You're radiant.

[@sibtalks8058]

I took your advice and got in starting in the fall. Thanks so much!

[@eftalya190]

wow I didn't expect this to be so wholistic and profound. great video

[@sebo3933]

Great to have tips from a fellow bassist! 🙏

[@fivetimesyo]

Wow this was surprisingly profound, actually. I was expecting more like tips and tricks and I walk away with life advice. I would have so much loved to go to Berklee but it will never happen. I have a very dear friend there though and I'm happy that she's getting to live that dream. Good video, Sofia. Thanks!

[@kjchicago1]

Interesting Topics-Very well said and well put

[@modestanavarro8421]

I love your video. Thank you for the information.

[@miriammaaravi9357]

Thank you! This was great advice! I'm auditioning in a couple months and I'm so excited and nervous! I'll be sure to check back here when I know if I got in!

[@sofiavillarreal1533]

Hey Miriam! Happy the video helped! Good luck at the audition! You got this! Trust yourself and trust music - things are always working out for you 🌟 And yes pls keep us posted how it goes!

[@BLANCOYNEGROFILMS]

I needed this, thank you very much

[@JosephCostanzoMUSIC]

Your a legend 🙌🏼

[@mumble19]

Thank you!! this was extremely positive and helpful! I'm applying in the fall!!

[@sofiavillarreal1533]

You’re awesome, keep going! ✨✨🐬

[@arturfagundes841]

This video was great!

[@Movieman1965]

I have a question for you. What did you put down for the financial aid application part? What I mean is that there is a section that asks "What will be your parents financial contribution ? What amount did you specify?

[@natashaa2269]

Love this, thank you. How did school go for you?

[@ml_gayatri3456]

Very useful tips for me right now, especially the last point, I have my online audition for IMEP Paris this 26th❤️❤️❤️

[@DIGIBUNKA]

did you got in ? I'm entering 3rd year in that school

[@tonyblair2723]

Gayatri how did you join

[@dorthapis5013]

Great advice!!! I recently got into Berklee with a 11,000 a year scholarship, but thats certainly not enough for me to afford it :(. For everyone in the comments, also look for exterior scholarship opportunities and explore other music school options! There are so many out there so apply everywhere you can, and as fast as possible. Peace ✌️

[@Aryanprakash24]

Is there a scholarship for people applyinf from different continent

[@ximenamatos8484]

Wow, you don’t know how helpful this video is, I am applying for Berkeley College of music on the fall of 2022. Hopefully everything goes well, I’ll get back to this once I’m done with the audition. Thank you so much for this

[@tonyblair2723]

Bro u r from

[@tonyblair2723]

Bro you are from? Which country

[@ximenamatos8484]

@@tonyblair2723 Bolivia

[@hithere2426]

How did it go

[@hithere2426]

would love to know how it went for you. It's OK whether or not you were accepted.

[@kyrie21kjm41]

Living legend

[@sofiavillarreal1533]

🥲

[@bunmisal7484]

Hey thanks for making such a helpful video. I'm applying too Berklee for the fall 2022 semester but am a little confused on what too submit in the extra material section on the application. I'm applying for the music and engineering major and was gonna submit some mixes or beats i've made. I also was gonna ask if I should gather like a big letter or something of all my musical accomplishments or something like that too show how long ive been passionate about music. Thank you!

[@d3einc393]

I also want to apply for the fall 2022! What are the major requirements?!? And did they finally open the applications for fall 2022? I wish you all the best!

[@small_juice_box]

@@d3einc393 hey I'm applying for fall 2022 too!!! Oof that's a lot of "two" lol. But I'm also interested in production and engineering!

[@neb8167]

hello :D If for example, I wanted to study Electronic Production and Design, would I still have to go with an instrument to be accepted at the university and have a scholarship? and all careers are available to have a full scholarship?

[@small_juice_box]

I'm currently applying and I believe they have "Electronic Digital Instrument" as one of their choices for principal instruments, so if you're looking to audition with something of that nature I'm sure you can :D

[@Worldofdrummers]

Helpful 🙏

[@noelgeorge6337]

do u need a macbook pro to get into berklee or can we use any software??

[@sofiavillarreal1533]

Hey! No you don’t need anything to get into Berklee, but once you’re in then you’re required to get a MacBook Pro and the software package they provide (you have to pay for it though) that includes logic, finale, etc. You shouldn’t have to worry about that until you’re accepted though👌🌟

[@calebtexier9046]

That's really help me. I'd love to meet you in September at the Berklee campus in Boston to thank you in person.

[@sofiavillarreal1533]

Hey my brother! Thank you, I’m really glad it helped!! Let’s do it 🌟

[@calebtexier9046]

@@sofiavillarreal1533 I'm accepted at Berklee, so we will see soon! Thanks for all

[@Aryanprakash24]

@@calebtexier9046 man u have insta?

[@calebtexier9046]

@@Aryanprakash24 yes. catex007

[@sanjaykishoreprasad6068]

What undergraduate courses berklee offers coz I'm in 11th right now and will be filling forms by Dec 2022

[@tonyblair2723]

Bro when are you planning

[@xxMpEGxx]

man first time in my life that I really enjoy a hobby and now I'm watching a video about something I'm not even interested about but its somehow remotely related to guitars.

[@theclancyjack]

just finish my audition and im so nervous to the result..(crying) and must said these advice are really accurate and good.

[@sofiavillarreal1533]

Trust that things are always working out for you and that you’re being guided! (Regardless of the audition result- and know that you can always audition again if needed :) best of luck! 🌟

[@francotrasmonte6737]

hii, what if I don’t play any instruments just singing

[@sofiavillarreal1533]

Lots of people enter as vocal principals, that's totally fine! :)

[@leenasam8328]

Is there any possibilities to do our bachelors without any prior knowledge about instrument ??like from scratch

[@sofiavillarreal1533]

I’m pretty sure that you would have to have at least some knowledge on at least one instrument to be admitted. I know they can teach you a secondary instrument from scratch, but I’m not sure if you would be able to get in with no musical knowledge at all. I’m just a student there though, so I would recommend emailing Berklee directly for a more exact answer. Best of luck! 🙏

[@vvvhhh7399]

IK this is a year late but this year there is a brand new major that doesn’t require prior musical knowledge to get in! It’s the first major that doesn’t have an audition and it’s for people who are passionate about music to work more on the music business/industry side of things, instead of being a musician or composer or sound engineer or something like that

[@drummerboyzofficial1428]

How to apply online with Berklee and admission with scholarship?

[@sofiavillarreal1533]

I think you are automatically considered for a scholarship with your audition, but I could be wrong. I would recommend emailing Berklee admissions for a more exact answer. Best of luck! 🙏

[@sibtalks8058]

Would you recommend wearing a suit to the audition?

[@sofiavillarreal1533]

Hey! That’s really up to you. I think wearing a suit isn’t necessary because it’s a bit over the top, but if it makes you feel like you’re putting your best foot forward then go for it🌟

[@modestanavarro8421]

Oh...HELLO....

[@JustFiddler]

Matur suksma

[@sampound1024]

ive got my audition in 6 days.... ill report back in march when i get my results

[@sofiavillarreal1533]

Best of luck! You got this 🙌🙌

[@Ms.Squiffy]

Hey, I have mine tomorrow too. I hope you do great

[@beatsbyilydrew]

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