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Wisconsin’s Private Colleges and Universities. Junior Night Cedarburg, Grafton & Port Washington High Schools January 27, 2013 Katie Pope Marquette University. There are 23 Private Colleges and Universities in Wisconsin Varying enrollments Different affiliations
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Wisconsin’s Private Colleges and Universities Junior Night Cedarburg, Grafton & Port Washington High Schools January 27, 2013 Katie Pope Marquette University
There are 23 Private Colleges and Universities in Wisconsin • Varying enrollments • Different affiliations • Liberal arts to highly specific • Wide range of admission selectivity
Milwaukee Area • Alverno • Cardinal Stritch • Concordia • Marquette • Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design • Milwaukee School of Engineering • Mount Mary • Wisconsin Lutheran
Wisconsin’s Private Colleges & Universities 2014 Guide
2012-2013 Enrollment: Over 61,000 Underrepresented enrollment: Over 16% Wisconsin residents: More than 2/3 Areas of Study Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral programs – see pages 27-46 of Guide
Strengths: • Small Class Sizes • Study Abroad Opportunities • Internships & Cooperative Education • Service Learning and Leadership Opportunities • Athletics: Division I, II, III
THE ADMISSION PROCESS • Let’s review the… • Deadlines & dates to consider • Types of admission processes • Factors for admission selectivity
The Admission Process • *Always make sure to ask when a private school’s deadlines are.* • Early Decision? • Early Action? • Regular Admission? • Rolling Admission? • See page 27 of Guide for admission process details.
Things to Remember • The application is how the admissions committee gets to know you. • Present your best work & follow directions. • Allow your school counselor time to submit required credentials. • Stay in touch with the Admissions Office regarding the completion of your application. • The Three B’s: Be on Time, Be Careful, Brag
Admission Review Factors • Academic Performance • GPA and rigor • Test Scores: ACT and/or SAT • For some schools, they are optional in the place of other materials. • An Essay • Activities List • Letters of Recommendation
Average Net Tuition Wisconsin’s Private Colleges 2012 Tuition & fees - Financial aid ---------------------- = Out-of-pocket expenses $26,526 - $21,080 -------------- $ 5,446 Room, board, and book costs are additional, but these costs are roughly comparable among schools.
Wisconsin’s Private Colleges & Universities Net Tuition Calculation Sticker price - Financial aid ------------------------ = Out-of-pocket expenses ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE
Average Financial Aid Package atWisconsin’s Private Colleges2012 • 75% grant (gift) aid • 25% loans and/or student employment • 98% of entering full-time first-year students received financial aid
Tips for Simplifying the Search Process • Design a timeline for colleges of interest. • Design a checklist of admission materials required to complete your application. • Visit the schools you are very interested in the summer before senior year.
Enrollment Timeline Overview • Summer through September: • Admission applications become available. • Visiting campuses is a great idea! • November-December: • Deadlines Begin • September – April: • Admission notification based upon institution’s process • May 1st : • National Candidate Reply date – non-refundable enrollment deposit is due
Plan Campus Visits • Junior Open House Events • Wisconsin Private College Week July 14-19, 2014
1-800-4-DEGREE studentaccess@waicu.org wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org