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College Admission Process. Debra E. Johns Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions Yale University. Sources of Information. Websites Counselors Peers, family and relatives “word of mouth” College Publications Campus Visit Guidebooks. What is most important?. Fit - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
College Admission Process
Debra E. JohnsAssociate Director of Undergraduate AdmissionsYale University
Sources of Information
WebsitesCounselorsPeers, family and relatives “word of
mouth”College PublicationsCampus VisitGuidebooks
What is most important?
FitAcademic Programs and Genuine
ReputationOutcomes
Affordability
“The List”
Program of StudyLocationSize“Character”Financial ConsiderationsStudent’s Qualifications
Campus Visit
Purpose of Visit Will vary when in your college search you are
visiting the campus “Fit and feel” of Campus – Can you see yourself
there? Demonstration of your interest to Admission
Office – Importance will vary with institution
How To Apply
Electronic or Paper ApplicationCommon Application and
supplementsDeadlines
Early ActionEarly DecisionRestrictive Early ActionRegular DecisionRolling Admissions
Application Tips
Have an organized system, including a calendar of events and deadlines for admission, financial aid and/or scholarship. Use a spreadsheet
Work closely with your guidance office Think of yourself as the manager and director of
the college admission process Know the requirements of the schools on your list
EARLY Allow adequate time to craft the essay Label everything carefully KEEP A COPY OF EVERYTHING! Pick one email address to use throughout the
process. And be wise about the address
The Application
Academic Record“Five Solid Academic Courses”Program as well as performance –
appropriate level of challengeGrade TrendsDemonstration of academic interests
outside classroom
Standardized Tests
SAT, SAT Subject Tests, ACT’s, TOEFLChanges in SAT I began in March, 2005Addition of optional writing component
to ACTTest Optional Schools (Fairtest.org)
Subjective Information
Extra-Curricular InvolvementRecommendationsInterviewEssay
Quality of writing, evidence of self awareness and confidence
Beware “spell check”
“Ground Rules”
Neatness countsDeadlines countThere is a difference between
presentation and packagingThere is such a thing as “too
much” information
Decision Process
Admission Office Decision Making“Crafting the Class”“Well rounded students vs. a well
rounded class”Committee vs. Single ReaderNeed Blind vs. Need ConsciousThe Wait List
Decision Process
Student’s DecisionRevisit colleges – Take advantage of
special programsUnderstand financial aid offersManage the wait list Interim Year/PG YearMake ONE Deposit – by May 1st
Helpful Resources
www.xap.comwww.collegeboard.com
www.princetonreview.comwww.fairtest.org
www.petersons.com
Thank you!
Debra JohnsAssociate Director of Admissions