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College Planning SeriesProgram 2
The College Planning Process
March 20, 2019
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MHS Applications 2018: Top 10 Schools
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Rowan University
University of Delaware
The College of New Jersey
Saint Joseph’s University
Drexel University
University of Pennsylvania
Rowan College @ Burlington County
Pennsylvania State University
University of Maryland
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MHS 2018 College Admissions
Colleges Applied to
337
Net apply
1837
Accept
1049
Deny
471
Waitlist
160
WL Accept
5
Defer
70
DF Accept
22
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Some National Statistics from the Class of 2022
Dickinson College
Applications 6,248
Total Admits 3,070Acceptance Rate 49% Expected Class Size 635
Harvard University
Applicants 42,749
Admitted 1,962Acceptance Rate 4.59%Expected Class Size 1,665
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By this time next year…
…the outcomes of the College Planning andApplication Process will be revealed.
The next twelve months will present you with a widearray of experiences and emotions because to get thisright, you have to dig deep.
This process will test the resolve of the applicant andthe parents.
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"The experience of searching for and applying to college can be one that unites a family as
you reflect on your values, interests, and opportunities.” Brennan Barnard (2018, Nov). College Admission, Helplessness And Choice. Forbes.
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AuthenticityWhat is your Why?
Does your application represent who you are?
(Or who you think College Admissions Officers want to see)?Pro-tip: Our friends in admissions know the
difference.
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The Panel
◻Cristina Usino- Lafayette ◻Tierney Gallagher Fallon – Lehigh◻Brittany Echt – Rutgers Camden◻Kaitlin Neinstedt- TCNJ◻Shawn Kennedy- Ursinus
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PART IComponents of the ApplicationTranscriptGPA Standardized Test Scores Essays & the Resume Counselor Recommendation (SSR) Teacher Recommendations
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The Transcript
◻ Is it better to take an Advanced Placement (AP)/Honors (H) course and get a “B” or a similar College Prep (CP) class and get an “A”?
◻ What do you look for in the Senior year schedule?◻ What role do electives play in reading the
transcript?◻ How does non-traditional coursework impact the
transcript? i.e., Internships, Dual Credit, Online Courses, College Courses
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GPA
◻ How does admissions work with GPAs from such a wide variety of high schools?
◻ Are GPAs recalculated? Why?
◻ If the GPA is recalculated, are only core academic courses included?
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Standardized Testing
◻ What is your recommended number of times to sit for standardized testing?
◻ Would you prefer applicants to take advantage of the SAT “Score Choice?” Why or why not?
◻ Does your institution super score each applicant’s test scores?
◻ How much weight is given to test scores in comparison to the overall GPA?
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College Essays & the Resume
◻ What are the functions of the essay and resume in terms of viewing the whole application?
◻ Why do some schools require supplemental essays?
◻ What advice can you provide about selecting a topic and creativity in the writing?
◻ What should be included on the resume?
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Recommendations◻How much weight do recommendations carry in
the decision process?◻What is the role of the counselor
recommendation?◻What is the role of the teacher recommendation?◻Are there specific items applicants should ask
recommenders to consider when writing the letter?
◻Do letters of recommendation from people external to the school carry the same weight?
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College Visits and Interest
◻ What should applicants do to make the most of a college visit?
◻ Does an applicant’s visit (or lack of a visit) affect admissions decisions?
◻ Other than the visit to campus, how else might the applicant show “interest” in a school?
◻ How is applicant interest tracked and quantified?◻ Do websites like CollegeWeekLive provide
genuine opportunities for applicants to connect with schools?
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Interview Required or Requested◻ Has there been a resurgence in colleges
requiring interviews as part of the process?
◻ How much weight does the interview carry with admissions decisions?
◻ Do many colleges use local alumni for the interview process?
◻ Are there conditions under which the applicant should request an interview?
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Financial Aid
◻ How does the new FAFSA PPY change things in admissions?
◻ Please provide an update on the percentage of students receiving financial assistance at your school.
◻ How has the economic climate affected admissions decisions?
◻ Once applied, how does one find out about merit-based or other scholarships?
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Athletics
◻ In the athletic recruiting process, what is the relationship between the Athletic Department/Team and Admissions?
◻What should prospective athletes look out for in the process?
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PART IIBeyond the Application
Deadlines & Submission TypesThe Language of College Admissions
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Deadlines & Submission Types
◻ What are the differences between Early Action (EA), Early Decision (ED) and Regular Decision (RD)?
◻ How does an applicant decide which deadline to use?
◻ What are the benefits of applying EA or ED?
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The Language of College Admissions
◻ What does a holistic review of an application mean? ◻ What is the Committee-Based Decision model?◻ What are the deciding factors in “sculpting a class?”◻ What are the differences between being waitlisted
or deferred?◻ What should an applicant do if waitlisted?◻ What should an applicant do if deferred?◻ What are the realities of admission if in either
category?
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Closing Comments
What new trends do you see developing in the world of college
admissions?
What one piece of advice would you like to give applicants and their
parents?