I have a rising Junior who loves marching band and orchestra. She plays sousaphone/tuba. She is a straight-A student, and plays a spring sport as well. Her involvement in marching band and orchestra has meant that she loses out on an opportunity to take any electives. So, I guess my question is how we make the most of this situation on a college app, where we are really looking for as much FA as possible (of course), but won't qualify for much, if any, need-based aid. A year or two ago I thought she may get a scholarship as a female tuba player, but I have heard that is probably not the case if you are not going to major in music. What's the best way to 'play-up' the music (she also plays other instruments) if that is not going to be her major? She is looking to go for an engineering degree, most likely.
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