PART Purdue Alumni Recruiting for Tomorrow Volunteer Training

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PARTPurdue Alumni Recruiting for
TomorrowVolunteer Training
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Introduction
Welcome!
Welcome to the Purdue Alumni Recruiting for
Tomorrow (PART) program. This presentation will
help you become familiar with current
information used during student recruitment
events. Each year this will be updated to
reflect the many changes that occur in academic
programs, tuition costs, and admissions processes.
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Introduction
Questions?
Should you have questions or concerns throughout
your training, please contact the Admissions
Office at [phone] Our Questions for
you During this presentation well ask you
questions to test your knowledge of Purdue
admissions. The quiz is for FUN and your own
personal use. No answers are submitted to us.
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Exploring Purdue

• As students explore Purdue University, they often
  have questions on the following topics
• Academic Programs
• Admissions
• Financial Aid
• Campus Life
• The following segments will address each of these
  and provide additional resources for you to use.

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AcademicPrograms
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Academic Programs
Undergraduate Programs

• Purdue University offers more than 200 majors
  within undergraduate colleges/schools
• Agriculture
• Consumer and Family Sciences
• Education
• Engineering
• Health Sciences
• Liberal Arts
• Management
• Nursing
• Pharmacy and Pharmacal Sciences
• Science
• Technology
• Veterinary Medicine

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Academic Programs
Undergraduate Studies Program
The Undergraduate Studies Program (USP) is for
students who want to assess their interests and
abilities and explore Purdue programs before
selecting a major. Advisors ensure that
students take appropriate coursework as they
explore and decide on a field of study. A
student can remain in USP for a maximum of two
academic years. The program primarily attracts
beginning students, but transfer students with no
more than 35 credit hours may also apply.
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Academic Programs
Quiz Question 1

• Give yourself 2 points for each correct answer
  and keep track of your points to see where you
  rank at the end of the presentation.
• By applying to USP, a student will
• Graduate later than everyone else
• Discover what they are truly interested in
  majoring in at Purdue
• Be regarded as a student who isnt very serious
  about their academics
• None of the above
• Which answer is correct?

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Academic Programs
Honors Programs

• University Honors Program is a campus-wide honors
  opportunity at Purdue. Participation is limited,
  and exceptional first-year students who are
  admitted for fall semester are invited to apply
• Each academic college/school also administers its
  own honors programs
• Minimum requirements for admission to an honors
  program vary by college or school
• See additional honors information at
  www.purdue.edu/futureboilermaker

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Academic Programs
Pre-Professional Programs

• Purdue offers the following pre-professional
  programs
• Pre-Medicine
• Pre-Dentistry
• Pre-Veterinary Medicine
• Pre-Law
• Pre-Physical Therapy
• Pre-Occupational Therapy
• Pre-Physicians Assistant
• In these programs, students choose a related
  major and work with an academic advisor to help
  prepare them for professional school.

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Academic Programs
Study Abroad

• Discover the World Through Purdue
• Purdue offers a comprehensive study abroad
  program with more than 200 programs in over 45
  countries
• Academic credit transfers back to Purdue, with
  grades
• Financial aid applies scholarships are available
• For more information visit,
• www.studyabroad.purdue.edu

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Academic Programs
Quiz Question 2

• Select the false statement.
• Purdue offers a campus-wide honors program, and
  each school and college has its own honors
  program
• Students are not allowed to study outside the
  U.S. while enrolled at Purdue
• Purdue offers pre-professional programs of study
• Which answer is false?

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Admissions
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Admissions
The Application Process

• Students can apply one of two ways
• Paper application from the mail, from their
  high school, or download and print a PDF file
• Apply online at www.purdue.edu/futureboilermaker
• A complete application includes
• First and alternate choice of majors
• Senior year courses listed
• Official high school transcript
• SAT and/or ACT scores (including writing section
  of test)
• 30 application fee

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Admissions
The New SAT and ACT

• In spring 2005, the SAT and ACT tests changed
  significantly. Students often ask how Purdue
  accepts these standardized tests for admission
  consideration
• The new SAT has an added writing section worth
  800 points in addition to the verbal (officially
  renamed critical reading) and math sections,
  thereby increasing the new SAT total possible
  score from 1600 for the old test to 2400 for the
  new
• The new ACT also has a writing component, but the
  highest possible composite remains 36
• Purdue University accepts either the SAT or ACT,
  and we require that the applicants test score
  include the writing component
• View www.collegeboard.org and www.act.org for
  more information

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Admissions
Application Deadlines

• Purdue begins admitting students in September
• We admit to most programs on a rolling admissions
  basis
• No Early Decision or Early Action programs
• Application Deadlines
• November 15 - General Flight, Veterinary
  Technology
• December 1 Schools of Nursing, Health Science,
  and Pharmacy

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Admissions
Quiz Question 3
What type of admissions does Purdue have? A.
Early Decision B. Early Action C. Rolling D. None
of the above Which answer is correct?
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Admissions
Evaluating an Academic Record

• Admission requirements are established by each
  academic school/college and fall into two
  categories
• Subject Matter Expectations
• Academic Personal Attributes

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Admissions
Subject Matter Expectations

• When a student applies, Purdue expects them to
  have taken as many courses in these areas as
  possible
• Math
• Lab science
• English
• Foreign language
• Social sciences
• The High School subject matter expectations
  differ with each academic school and college a
  table can be found in the Purdue overview
  brochure detailing specific expectations.

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Admissions
Quiz Question 4

• Which statement is true?
• Students applying to Purdue only have to worry
  about their SAT and/or ACT score
• A student needs to meet subject matter
  expectations in only Math and Science
• In evaluating applications, Purdue considers
  Subject Matter Expectations and Academic
  Personal Attributes
• None of the above
• Which answer is correct?

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Admissions
Academic Personal Attributes

• Applications for admission are reviewed on an
  individual basis, allowing Purdue to take a
  holistic approach in the evaluation process
• Number of subject matter units (English, Math,
  Lab Science, Language, and Social Science)
• Grades in academic coursework
• Courses and grades related to major
• Strength of high school college-prep program
• Class rank, overall GPA and core GPA
• SAT and/or ACT scores
• Trend in achievement
• Ability to be successful in selected major
• Overall attributes of the applicant
• Time of year and space availability in major

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Admissions
Quiz Question 5

• Which statement is false?
• Class rank doesnt matter for admission to Purdue
• Purdue places emphasis on high school academic
  performance
• Senior year coursework has a bearing on admission
  to Purdue
• What is the false statement?

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Admissions
Fall 2006 Freshman Profile

• Students interested in Purdue will ask about
  minimum admission requirements. While Purdue
  does not have any minimums, you can share the
  following averages
• SAT (excluding writing component)
• Middle 50 Range 1020-1250
• ACT
• Middle 50 Range 23-28
• 61 of all students were in the top 25 of their
  high school class

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Admissions
Quiz Question 6

• Which statement is true?
• Purdue requires a student to meet a minimum test
  score to apply
• The average SAT in 2006 was 1030
• There are no minimums required at Purdue anyone
  is welcome to apply
• Which answer is correct?

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Admissions
Who Are Purdue Students?

• In Fall 2006 there were 39, 228 students enrolled
  at West Lafayette
• 31,290 undergraduate students from all 50 states
  and nearly 126 countries
• 7,815 freshmen
• 57 male, 43 female
• 33 of the undergraduates at West Lafayette are
  from outside Indiana

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Financial Aid Costs
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Financial Aid
A Few Pointers

• Students apply for financial aid using the Free
  Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It
  is the only form required and is available on
  January 1 each year.
• The Preliminary Financial Aid Application is
  included with the Purdue application and can
  provide an estimate of a students financial aid
  package at Purdue it is a planning tool.
• Students should apply for financial aid by March
  1. Official award letters from Purdue are mailed
  by early April.

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Financial Aid
Sources of Financial Aid

• Purdue offers both need-based and merit-based aid
  to students
• This aid comes in the form of
• - Grants
• - Loans
• - Scholarships
• - Work-Study
• Over 75 of Purdue students receive financial aid
  from the university
• Purdue administers 381 million annually in
  student aid
• Students also are encouraged to seek out
  scholarships from local and private sources
• www.fastweb.com and www.collegeboard.org are
  recommended Web sites to identify potential
  scholarships

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Financial Aid
Quiz Question 7

• Which statement is true?
• The FAFSA is one of two forms required when
  applying for financial aid
• The FAFSA should be completed by November 15
• The FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal
  Student Aid
• All aid comes from the federal government
• Which answer is true?

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Costs
Estimated 2007-08 Fees and Tuition
Resident Non-resident University Fees
and Tuition 7,506 22,526
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Costs
Other Expenses
Resident Non-Resident Total Tuition
7,506 22,526 Plus Expenses Room/Board
7,500 7,500 Books/Supplies 1,030
1,030 Travel 290
450 Miscellaneous 1,675
1,675 TOTAL 18,001 33,181
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Costs
Quiz Question 8

• What is the total estimated cost for a
  non-resident to attend Purdue University for one
  year (including housing , books and miscellaneous
  expenses)?
• 24,000
• 33,181
• 14,710
• 17,640
• Which is the correct amount?

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Campus Life
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Campus Life
Student Activities

• More than 750 registered student organizations
• Purdue Musical Organizations, which includes
  university choir, glee clubs, choral groups, and
  performing ensembles
• Big Ten Conference, Division I Sports
• Club and intramural sports almost any sport you
  can imagine is offered at Purdue
• Recreational Sports Center first of its kind in
  the nation and today one of the largest student
  athletic facilities

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Campus Life
Atmosphere West Lafayette
At Purdue you dont need a car to enjoy the
shopping, entertainment, and dining opportunities
in the campus neighborhoods of West
Lafayette Within walking distance are Chauncey
Village with bookstores, local and national
restaurants and stores encompassing the blocks
next to campus while The Levee and Wabash
Landing include Borders, Starbucks, hotels,
restaurants, clubs, and a nine-screen movie
theater
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Campus Life
Quiz Question 9

• Which of the following statements is false?
• Purdue has more than 750 student organizations
• The Recreational Sports Center was one of the
  first student rec centers in the nation
• There are no stores or restaurants within walking
  distance of Purdues campus
• Purdue is a member of the Big Ten

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Campus Life
Purdue Support Services

• This is a sampling of the additional support
  services available for students
• Counseling and Psychological Services
• Center for Career Opportunities
• Purdue University Student Health Center
• Adaptive Programs/Disability Services
• Black Cultural Center
• Latino Cultural Center
• Tutoring
• University Libraries

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Purdue Recap
Quiz Question 10

• Select the true statement
• If a student is undecided Purdue doesnt have any
  options for them
• A student cannot apply online, only with a paper
  application
• The average SAT score in Fall 2006 was an 1142
• Purdue has no support services for students
• Answer this question and then rank your score

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Purdue Recap
Quiz Answer Key

• Lets see how you did on your Purdue quiz
• B
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• A
• C
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• The next slide will reveal your performance
  ranking

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Purdue Recap
Quiz Ranking
How well did you do on our quiz? Use the
following scale to rate yourself 16-20 Points
WOW! You get a gold star. But remember, theres
always more to learn about Purdue! 10-15 Points
Pretty good, but you might want to review a few
points. 6-10 Points You could use a
refresher. 0-5 Points Are you sure you
attended Purdue? Maybe it was Indiana
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Important Reminder
Ethical Standards
As a member institution of the National
Association for College Admissions Counseling
(NACAC), the Office of Admissions at Purdue
University is committed to the Principles of Good
Practice for this professional organization Hi
gh schools, colleges, universities, and other
institutions and organizations, and individuals
dedicated to the promotion of formal education
believe in the dignity, the worth, and the
potentialities of every human being. They
cooperate in the development of programs and
services in post-secondary counseling,
admissions, and financial aid to eliminate bias
related to race, creed, gender, sexual
orientation, age, political affiliation, national
origin, and disabling condition. Believing that
institutions of learning are only as strong
ultimately as their human resources, they look
upon counseling individual students about their
educational plans as a fundamental aspect of
their responsibilities.
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Important Reminder
Ethical Standards

• In accordance with NACAC principles, college
  representatives will
• State clearly the admissions standards of their
  institution
• State clearly all priority dates for application
• Furnish data describing the currently enrolled
  freshmen class
• Not use disparaging comparisons of secondary or
  post-secondary schools
• Conduct conversations with students and parents
  in a professional manner, remaining behind or on
  the sides of table, NOT in the aisles in front of
  the tables
• Display the informational materials provided by
  the institution (the display should be in good
  taste trinkets such as keychains are
  prohibited)
• Refrain from recruiting students who are
  enrolled, registered, have declared their intent
  or submitted a contractual deposit with other
  institutions

Note Occasionally PART members have not been
invited to return to cover fairs because they
have violated NACAC guidelines
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Important Reminder
NCAA Regulations

• Purdue University, as a member of the Big Ten
  Conference and the National Collegiate Athletic
  Association, is responsible for ensuring that its
  student-athletes, faculty and staff, alumni, and
  friends abide by conference and NCAA regulations.
• As a PART member, you meet the NCAAs definition
  of a representative of the Universitys athletic
  interests, and therefore
• You may not be involved in any recruitment of
  prospective student-athletes
• You may have contact with prospective
  student-athletes provided that contact is part of
  regular alumni volunteer duty
• You may not form special friendships with, or
  take a particular interest in a prospective
  student-athlete because your actions, while
  merely friendly, could result in the student
  being ruled ineligible for athletic participation
  at Purdue and sanctions against Purdue athletic
  teams
• Who is a prospective student-athlete? A person
  who has started classes for the ninth grade,
  regardless of his or her ability.
• BOTTOM LINE Do not treat a prospective
  student-athlete differently than any other
  prospective student.

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Final Items
For More Information

• For more information on the PART program please
  contact the Admissions Office at [phone]
  or your local PART Team Leader
• A full description of the program and volunteer
  activities is available at
• www.purdue.edu/admissions/undergrad/part/part.sht
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• Information on student financial aid is available
  at
• www.purdue.edu/DFA
• The online Purdue application can be found at
• www.purdue.edu/futureboilermaker

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Thanks
Thank You for all you do!
Thank you for becoming a PART of the Purdue
recruiting team! We appreciate the time and
energy that you give to the program and our
prospective and current students. Your
experience as a Boilermaker, along with all of
the information provided here and on the PART Web
site, are your best guides to help you bring the
best and brightest to Purdue.