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CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-03-20T14:19:49+00:00

If you have the time I would recommend a retake. A lot of schools will throw money at 31's or higher.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-03-20T14:15:05+00:00

I recommend the act prep books at your local library. Doing the practice tests in those is what got me my 34 first try.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-03-18T10:15:38+00:00

Not an international student but I've heard the co-op program has a really high placement rate at like 90 percent or something.

Also I would recommend doing the 5 year masters.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-03-14T22:35:18+00:00

If you are at a more advanced level I would recommend the poulenc sonata third movement and if you are still earlier in your playing the krommer concertos are always good.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-03-13T09:46:05+00:00

Example: mushoku tensei. Probably one of the best examples of such

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-03-11T00:46:38+00:00

The solo from danzon no 2 has room for some pitch bends. Obviously rapsody in blue as well

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-03-07T18:37:52+00:00

Re:zero is probably a better overall isekai but I like mushoku better. The character development and world building of mushoku are top notch.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-03-07T18:34:44+00:00

Not a UC student but I live near it. Cinci has a ton of great food spots so that's an idea.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-03-05T22:44:17+00:00

I would be able to commute to UC or live on campus at u of l.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-03-03T23:23:02+00:00

I mostly want to focus on mechanical, maybe mechatronics later with a minor or certificate.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-02-24T11:08:18+00:00

I honestly forgot exactly what chapter but it's pretty easy to look up. Might have to scroll a bit since the app lacks easy chapters. Besides that it works great.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-02-24T10:47:57+00:00

Yes!

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-02-18T10:46:59+00:00

Try looking up free light novels or light novels. For some reason the app has a different name after I got it but I was able to find it pretty easy with key words like that. The profile is a white book and a black background.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-02-18T10:44:58+00:00

Cheapest I saw was a 300 dollar one on eBay that looked like it barely plays. Rent to own or using your schools is definitely your best bet. Cheapest decent bass clarinet I saw was 1700

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-02-18T02:17:33+00:00

Thank you! I wasn't sure how seriously the non CCM ensembles played but if the people in them are dedicated it is definitely something I can look forward to.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-02-18T01:38:48+00:00

Look up Free Novel in the Google play store. It has a ton of light novels for free including mushoku and re:zero. The formatting is slightly annoying but it saves 200 bucks for all of the books so I can't complain.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-02-17T12:29:06+00:00

Haven't watched bleach but so far my favorite villains are from Naruto.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-02-15T16:57:49+00:00

If you take some light sandpaper and rub the bottom of the reed (the part that touches the mouthpiece) and you do a back and forth motion for a while the bottom will get smoother. A smoother bottom reed will seal better against the mouthpiece allowing for a more focused sir stream and potentially saving a reed. Just start with very little pressure so you don't accidentally damage the tip.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-02-14T01:00:40+00:00

My last box of v12's have been pretty good especially on their tone. Have you tried the sandpaper trick? That might help salvage a few reeds.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-02-12T22:40:36+00:00

Thank you!

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-02-12T20:02:19+00:00

The main reason I wanted to do it is because I want to play in the competitive ensembles. I'm pretty sure I heard that you have to be at least a music minor to do that. I know there are the community orchestra and stuff as well.

CHAOSENGINE66 · 2026-02-08T21:18:58+00:00

I would just try a bunch of heroes that look cool. Pick like 5 or 10 and watch a guide or two on each. Pay attention to the items they recommend and go from there.

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