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Title: Cem Sunata Registrar, University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Workshop IIIUnderstanding College Admissions

Cem SunataRegistrar, University of Nevada, Las
Vegas

Commonly Used Terms in Admissions

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Online Admission Application

Faster
Decisions
Admission fee payment (traceable)
Admission GPA calculations
Encourage your students to use online
applications whenever possible.

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www.commonapp.org

Non-profit organization.
Provides admission application that can be
submitted to nearly 300 member colleges.
Membership limited to colleges and universities
that evaluate using a holistic selection process.

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Early Admission

Earlier application deadlines than usual.
Higher likelihood of being admitted as an early
admission candidate.
Two categories of early admission
Early Action
Early Decision

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Early Decision

Binding programs. If accepted, you must attend!
Schools honor each others binding decisions.
Students submit only one early decision
application to one school.

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Early Action

Non-binding programs. Applicants not required
to attend upon acceptance.
Students may still apply to other schools, even
if accepted.
Single choice early action (SCEA) programs
prohibit students from making Early Action
applications to other schools.

Open Admissions
Used by colleges and universities that have no
admission requirements.
Course placement is determined through either
placements tests or standardized test scores.
Rolling Admissions
Used by colleges and universities that do not
have a hard admission deadline.
Applications are accepted until the freshmen
class is filled.

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Waitlists

Used when an institution fills its freshmen class
to capacity
Institution refers to their waitlist when an
accepted applicant withdraws
Fills freshmen class back to capacity.

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Course requirements for admissions

Mathematics algebra I II, geometry,
trigonometry, calculus,...
English grammar, composition, literature,
vocabulary, speech,
Laboratory Science biology, chemistry, physics,
earth/space science, physiology/anatomy,
Social Studies U.S. history, world history,
geography, government, economics,
Foreign Language any foreign language from the
high school curriculum.

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Advanced Placement (AP) International
Baccalaureate (IB)

An opportunity to receive college credit while in
high school.
They are not considered much different from each
other.
Colleges dont usually value one over the other.
Bottom line is your high school curriculum
demanding enough?

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College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Opportunity to demonstrate college level
achievement through a program of exams in
undergraduate level courses
Get college credit for what you already know.
Cheaper than taking the class (currently
65/exam).
Free to military service members.
Used by almost 3000 colleges and universities.
More info _at_ www.collegeboard.com
CLEP exams dont always equate to particular
class.

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Placement Examination

Examination used to determine students level for
academic classes otherwise determined by
standardized tests such as ACT or SAT.
Typically used for English and mathematics
placement.

The Road to College
Middle School Building the Foundation

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7th Grade This is where it starts!

Assess their English and math skills. Are they
ready for algebra?
English every year.
Pre-algebra.
Help them develop good study skills and habits.
Do the homework as soon as it is assigned.
Learn how to read and understand what is being
asked.
Academic success only comes with hard work.
Encourage them to read, read, and then read some
more.

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8th Grade Getting ready for high school

Time to take Algebra I.
Foreign language a multivitamin with many
benefits.
Have them take EXPLORE by ACT.
Help them develop good study skills and habits.
Encourage them to read, read, and read some more.
Map out the high school curriculum.

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What else should they take in middle school?

Science
History or Geography
Computer Science
Visual or Performing Arts

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Middle school recap

Target Algebra I by the end of 8th grade.
Take English every year.
Establish the foundation for a challenging high
school curriculum.
Establish good study skills and habits.
Establish the importance of good grades.
Visit a college campus.

The Road to College
High School The Journey Begins

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Common factors considered in college admissions

The curriculum
The GPA
The test
The essay
The extracurricular

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The Curriculum1
1 American Council on Education
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The GPA

Indicator of how well you perform your job as a
student in the long term.
Core GPA GPA of a selected group of courses.
What are the GPA requirements of your top
choices?
What are the GPA requirements of your
hometown/state institutions?
The Transfer GPA vs. High School GPA.

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The Test

The indicator of students
Reasoning abilities
Problem solving skills
Content knowledge
How they measure up to their peers
SAT (East West), ACT (South Midwest)
Tests measures skills learned in years, not weeks
before the test.
Before you take the test
What are the test requirements of your top
choices?
What are the test requirements of your
hometown/state institutions?
What does your institutions of choice value as a
predictor of success?

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The Essay

What does it mean to the admission officer?
Your writing ability
The person behind the GPA and the test scores
A picture of your personality, character, and
background
For a good essay2
Start early
Use your own words
Be interesting
Show, dont tell!
Be concise
Avoid slang
Seek multiple opinions
Revise for content, vocabulary, grammar,
presentation, and layout

2 petersons.com

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The Extracurricular

The indicator of your non-academic self.
How unique are you?
Extracurricular is
School activity
Work experience
Community service

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The Extracurricular (cont.)

Why do the colleges care? Here is why
Have you made a meaningful contribution to
society? How?
What are your non-academic interests?
Can you maintain a long-term commitment?
Can you manage time and priorities?
What diversity will you bring to the student
body?
No measuring guidelines, rules or scores. Show
them your individuality, commitment, and passion.

The Road to College
Navigating College Admissions

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Step I Pick your colleges

Establish a list during your high school junior
year that includes
Desired schools
Realistic schools
Safety schools
Be realistic and concise when creating your list.
It may get expensive average application fee is
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Its a lot of work for you application is an
arduous process.
Its a lot of work for colleges it takes a lot
of work to process a single application.
Be mindful of others your 10th choice might be
someone elses 1st

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What to look for in a college?

Number of students attending
Location
Academic programs
Libraries
Cost
Retention and graduation rates
Diversity
Campus Life

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Step II Apply

Keep a list of the admission deadlines of all
your choices.
Athletes looking to be recruited by colleges
should register with NCAA Initial Eligibility
Clearinghouse.
Register early for Fall tests if you havent yet.
Apply early!! This cannot be overstated.
Make sure your test scores and transcripts reach
your colleges.
Dont assume anything. Be proactive.
Have I mentioned that you should apply early?

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Ingredients of an admission application

Application form
Paper (bad)
Online (good)
Application fee
Usually nonrefundable
Watch for waivers
Official transcript
Official means it comes from your high school,
not from you
Make sure it reaches its destination!
Third party Registrars Offices
Make sure test scores and transcripts reach their
destination!

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Ingredients (cont.)

Essay
Usually asked by private colleges.
Have you revised it enough?
Is it reflecting your individuality?
Letters of recommendation
Usually asked by private colleges.
Public institutions may resort to them for the
appeal of a deny.
Ask the right person to write it for you.
Interview
Audition/Portfolio
Applicants to Visual and Performing Arts majors.

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Step III Follow up

Colleges do not start working on an application
until it is complete.
Contact your colleges to make sure that they have
everything they need.
Keep a copy of everything submitted.
Read everything they send. Some may require
further action on your part.
Applying to college is a mountain top
experience.
When you have done your part, get back to earth
and concentrate back on your classes.

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Step IV Acting on a Decision

Getting admitted doesnt mean youre done with
high school. You still need a high GPA and that
diploma.
Getting denied doesnt mean you are not going to
college.
Most public schools have a backdoor.
Transferring from a community/junior college is a
very viable option.

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If Admitted

If attending, withdraw all other applications.
Pay any deposits.
Find out when you can register.
Find out who your advisor is and when can you see
them.
If taking AP, make sure your AP grade report is
mailed to your college.
Remember most admissions are contingent upon your
performance during your final senior semester.
Make sure your final transcript reaches your
college!

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If Denied