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Admission Case Study: Inside the Admission Committee . Plymouth Shores University Case Study

Admission Case Study: Inside the Admission Committee . Plymouth Shores University Case Study. www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for California. Plymouth S hores University SUNBERRYPORT, MA 1826. Goals for Today’s Exercise. Define our university

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Admission Case Study: Inside the Admission Committee . Plymouth Shores University Case Study

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  1. Admission Case Study:Inside the Admission Committee.Plymouth Shores University Case Study www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for California Plymouth Shores University SUNBERRYPORT, MA 1826

  2. Goals for Today’s Exercise • Define our university • Define our admission objectives • Consider enrollment goals • Make decisions on four applicants • Admit • Waitlist • Deny www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for California

  3. Plymouth Shores UniversityFounded 1826 in Sunberryport, MA6,276 undergraduate students/ 2,100 graduate - Research50 states, 75 countriesPrograms: Business, Medicine, Engineering – Social justice focusFA – Meets full need, 50% receive aid92% on campus30% accept rate60/40 Public vs. Private3.55 GPA un-weightedSAT - 1920 / ACT - 29NCAA Division I Sports P S U www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for California

  4. Candidate Review Form

  5. From Downey, CA3.45 weighted 19 core courses, plus internship, Film 1-34 Honors (School does not offer AP), CR 650, MA 590, WR 620 = 1860; ACT 28FilmPublic school - 548, 71% to 4 year Yes applying to FA Rec – just starting to realize potential, Scouts and FilmEssay achieving Eagle Scout, shortEagle Scout, clubs, Film at LA Film Fest No interview or visit Michael Stewart www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for California

  6. From Lancaster, CA3.79 GPA weighted20 core courses, plus Journalism Sr. 4 Honors and 4 AP CR 600, MA 500, WR 640 = 1740; ACT = 29Undecided/Communications JournalismPublic school, 82% to 4- YearNo to applying for FAADD, Farsi at home,Blogger, school newspaper, Essay about masks and beating ADD Met at HS visit, came for campus visit Visited PSU Dorri Johnson www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for California

  7. From Carlsbad, CA3.64 weighted18 core courses - 4 AP, light senior yearCR 640, MA 650, WR 610 = 1900; ACT = 27Accounting and EconomicsPrivate school, 100% to 4-year, Yes applying to FA Rec – dependable, easy goingEssay – locker room, now and then themeDisciplined sophomore year – bullying lacrosse captain, soccer Junior Secretary, community service Tries new things and fits in with many groups Contact with coach, possible walk-on Matthew Jordan www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for California

  8. From San Francisco, CA3.77 GPA weighted 21 core courses - 4 Honors and 3 AP School offers 12 APCR 720, MA 730, WR 760 = 2210BiologyPrivate school - 378, 89% to 4 year Yes applying to FADad graduated from PSU Komen Walk Camp counselor, cancer research, VP Students of Tomorrow Co-captain track – school record, community service Essay about camp, some typos. Supplement short, no senior grades submitted Toured with Dad- unofficial campus visit, PSU first choice, Marissa Wallace www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for California

  9. Questions to considerStrongest curriculum?Best high school?Best test scores?Best extra curricula’s?Best essay?Best recommendations?Best characterBest leadership?Best fit for Plymouth Shores University? www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for California

  10. To AP/IB/Honors or not? • Will test scores rules a student in our out? • Can an essay compel a committee? • Hooks – what they are, how to leverage them? • Demonstrate interest – when can it help? • Fit/match and how can it be conveyed? • Do you think other groups had same result? Points to Ponder www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for California

  11. Understand admission process • Understand college/university objectives • Learn how college/university evaluates students • Introduction to the admission funnel • Learn how to package yourself • Holistic Review – what counts • Where will you be the wanted student Desired Outcomes www.regionaladmissions.com Providing out-of-state options for California

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