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I’ve passed all the ABRSM piano exams. Will that only help me get into a music college or will it also work in normal colleges?

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a year ago

Hello there!! The certifications offered by ABRSM are very significant and are widely recognized. ABRSM is prestigious and it isn't easy to pass their exams from what I have heard. Their certifications show your hard work and dedication to your passion for music. They will help you a lot to improve your chances for all colleges.

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2 years ago

Congrats! Since those exams are of such high standards, you can count them as an extracurricular. I believe it is a 2a, which is strong. Obviously, it is not as useful as if you were applying to a music college, but it is still a very noteworthy achievement for your application.

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2 years ago

I'm not entirely sure what that is, since I do not play the piano, but if it is a challenging music exam, then I'm sure it could help in other colleges too. It will show that you are also a talented musician on top of your academic work, as well as being accomplished and a hard worker.

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