Dear Parents,

It is a bittersweet time for parents when children leave home for college. On the one hand we are so proud to see them grow up and go off into adulthood, and on the other we long to keep them close. As a parent myself, I know it is not without trepidation that you watch your child begin the college search, and I know you will play a vital role in that process. So, I would like to help you discover more about the Cleveland Institute of Music and learn what makes a CIM education unusual and distinct. Our admission web pages are designed to help students at this stage in their lives, but you, too, will feel a need to know the basics. So, I invite you, too, to look in depth at this readily available information that is only a click away.

Perhaps your son or daughter is in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade and just beginning the process. This is a great time to get an early start - becoming familiar with CIM and some of the other leading schools, comparing programs, and visiting campuses. An excellent resource is our document called CIM Fast Facts. If you are new to CIM and looking for a lot of information in a clear, concise format, Fast Facts will be perfect. If a visit to CIM is possible, we will be delighted to give you a tour and to have conversation that we hope will answer many of your questions.

If your student is in the 12th grade and ready to apply, the need to gather detailed information becomes more immediate. At this stage, reading our application and audition instructions and online catalog will be most helpful. The catalog, in particular, is the primary reference document for CIM students. It includes comprehensive information, including but not limited to faculty, mission, facilities, programs of study, admission and audition requirements, academic and performance requirements, residence life, finances, course descriptions, and much more.

Obviously, there is a lot to consider! For now, please accept my invitation to explore and discover - and if you are unable to find the information you are seeking, just let me know. All of us are here for you, too!

Sincerely,

William Fay
Director of Admission