Study Abroad

Yes, getting part-time jobs at The Juilliard School is easy. Students can get on-campus employment through Juilliard Work-Study (JWS) programs offered by the school.The majority of international students can work under the JWS program; however, before taking any on-campus jobs, they should confirm with the Office of International Advisement (OIA). Under the program, students work at school and are paid hourly. Pay rates typically range from $16.00 to $25.00 per hour, and vary based on the level of responsibility, specialised skills required, etc. Annual earnings generally range from $1,000 to $3,500 per year. There are around 40 different on-campus departments that hire students. The departments hire throughout the year. 

Students say that the school is intellectually and creatively stimulating, a thriving community full of well-behaved, driven staff members. Juilliard is a fantastic institution because it encourages cross-disciplinary artistic collaboration. The school gives a lot of opportunities to its students. Students considered it a wonderful place to get to experience and experiment with a plethora of ideas that will stretch you in dynamic ways. For graduate students, it is a place where musicianship will be demanded at the highest level, in the best way. 

Some of the reviews mentioned that the rooms are small but worth the location and proximity to the school. The biggest difficulty that students face is the demanding work, in both quality and quantity. Students also find it very difficult to fully absorb a lot of information and they find themselves more often in survival mode. Students suggest taking extra-curricular work keeping their busy schedule in mind.

The Juilliard School charges a non-refundable fee of $110 (INR 9229.05) which students have to submit along with the application form. If the application fee is not submitted, the application will not be considered. Students can pay the online fee online using credit/debit cards or PayPal. If a first-time college student has substantial financial need, they can request a fee waiver by uploading one of the following documents to the application- an official SAT or ACT fee waiver form signed by a high school counselor or an official NACAC fee waiver form signed by a high school counselor. Some other fee waiver criteria are also mentioned on the college official website.

Admission at Juilliard is quite tough. Even if applicant fulfill the requirements for admission, chances of being accepted are very low. The acceptance rate of Juilliard School is only 10%. The Juilliard School has not reported high school GPA data for its accepted students.Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by The Juilliard School. The school has a test-blind policy. However, an applicant's high school class rank is not considered, but letters of recommendation are considered by admissions officials at Juilliard School. Auditions are done for admission to respective fields and before coming for the live auditions applicants have to submit pre-screening materials showcasing their skills.