Somehow during the past three years of high school, I developed a passion for learning and science. Neuroscience appeals to me greatest because it sort of encompasses a lot of subjects I already found most fascinating. The issue is not that I don't want to abandon music while I pursue a STEM major, but rather the opposite. I can't give up being a "scientist" while I go farther down my path as a musician. I thought my interest in the piano would decrease, but it only grew, and I can see myself as a performer.
Having a passion for both, I was hoping pursuing a double major would be a solution. (I refuse to be a music minor.)
Many universities with great music programs, also seem to be highly competitive academically (eg. John's Hopkins, Vanderbilt ), which makes this more difficult because my academics don't stand out that much. In the case that I go to an in-state school, I would want to transfer out to a better music school as soon as possible. To note, I'm most interested in the Jacobs School of Music.
Lastly, I am aware these are very rigorous subjects, and after I start, maybe I will want to drop one and focus on the other. I am also aware how EXPENSIVE this is, especially based on my academics, which is unrealistic without scholarships.
Right now my ACT is 30, and my unweighted GPA is 3.72 and weighted is 4.2. I'm kind of relying on my extracurriculars here.
Based on my situation, any input on how to go about this, and places or programs that may be good for be will be incredibly valuable.
Having a passion for both, I was hoping pursuing a double major would be a solution. (I refuse to be a music minor.)
Many universities with great music programs, also seem to be highly competitive academically (eg. John's Hopkins, Vanderbilt ), which makes this more difficult because my academics don't stand out that much. In the case that I go to an in-state school, I would want to transfer out to a better music school as soon as possible. To note, I'm most interested in the Jacobs School of Music.
Lastly, I am aware these are very rigorous subjects, and after I start, maybe I will want to drop one and focus on the other. I am also aware how EXPENSIVE this is, especially based on my academics, which is unrealistic without scholarships.
Right now my ACT is 30, and my unweighted GPA is 3.72 and weighted is 4.2. I'm kind of relying on my extracurriculars here.
Based on my situation, any input on how to go about this, and places or programs that may be good for be will be incredibly valuable.