Music Opens Doors to Top Colleges

Help your child get noticed by top colleges, build meaningful connections with professors, and create a future full of opportunities.

How CTPathways Helps Your Child Succeed

CommonTime Pathways simplifies the college search process while providing your child with the resources to build a strong foundation for future success.

Whether they plan to major in music or pursue another field, we help them connect with top colleges, gain early recognition, and access scholarships tailored to their musical talents.

How to Get Started:

Sign Up & Post a Short Performance Video

Create a free account for your child and upload a short video showcasing their musical talent. This will help them get noticed by top colleges and professors.

Search & Match with 1800+ Schools

Help your child explore over 1800 colleges and music programs, finding the best fit based on their musical talents, academic interests, location, size, and other key preferences.

Meet Virtually with Faculty

Register for virtual recruiting events and chat directly with professors about their programs, getting insider insights to help your child choose the right fit.

Create Your Free Profile

For students ages 13+, get started with a free account that fits your child’s needs, whether they’re just beginning or ready to connect with top schools.

We’ll guide them every step of the way, with features that include:

  • Personalized Search: Create a profile, enter your data, and instantly find target, reach, and safety schools that match your musical talent and preferences.

  • Register for online recruiting events to meet college admissions officers, music professors, and program directors from top schools.

  • Message schools directly to ask about the application process and build relationships with faculty before applying.

  • Access a content library with expert tips on how to enhance your digital portfolio and make your talent stand out to colleges and programs.

  • Maximize your chances of receiving top scholarship offers by connecting with schools actively seeking musicians like you.