Ethnomusicology MA/PHD programs

[wenshugothis]

Hello everyone:

I hope this message finds you well. I have a LOT of questions about the ethnomusicology programs but I'll start off with a bit of introduction.

I'm currently a sophomore at one of the universities on the east coast studying ethnomusicology and I have a plan of getting into the field in the future as a MA candidate/PhD candidate.

However, I would like to ask what conditions could make me a strong candidate for future applications.

things I know of for now include:

1)writing samples and SOP

2)research background

3)GPA?

.....

Other than that, I would also like to know your opinions on selecting schools and other things I should enhance during my undergrad years, which include suggestions on improving my writing, etc.....

 

Thank you so much :) I'm looking forward to hearing back from people!