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The Admissions Process

The Admissions Process. April 14, 2011. By the numbers. 13,650 Degree applications for Fall 2010 958 Enrolled Transfers and Readmitted Students 43 States represented, 12 countries 182 Honors College Students 121 Palmetto Fellows

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The Admissions Process

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  1. The Admissions Process April 14, 2011

  2. By the numbers 13,650 Degree applications for Fall 2010 958 Enrolled Transfers and Readmitted Students 43 States represented, 12 countries 182 Honors College Students 121 Palmetto Fellows 377 Merit Scholarship Awardees 66 Percent of freshmen are female Largest feeder high schools: Wando (64); School of the Arts/Charleston (24); Summerville (24); Ft Mill (23); James Island (23); Academic Magnet (20); Lexington (20) Bishop England (18); Feeder colleges: Trident Tech (222); USC (30); Greenville Tech (27); Midlands Tech (23).

  3. Applications, Acceptances, and Actual EnrollmentsFreshmen, Fall 2010 SC Resident Non-Resident Total Total Number of applicants received for first-time freshmen admission: 4,671 6,609 11,280 Of the number of applicants who were offered admission: 3,053 4,843 7,896 Of the number of applicants who actually enrolled: 1,000 1,010 2,010

  4. Applications, Acceptances, and Actual EnrollmentsMinority Freshmen, Fall 2010 SC Resident Non-Resident Total Total Number of applicants received for first-time freshmen admission: 1,250 793 2,043 Of the number of applicants who were offered admission: 638 495 1,123 Of the number of applicants who actually enrolled: 203 84 287

  5. Recruitment Activities Student SEARCH purchases 46,000 suspect names Targeted communication to prospects Via email, mail and phone Campus Visits 3 times daily for an estimated 15,000 visitors Events 10 on campus events for an estimated 8,000 additional visitors Counselor Travel College fairs, high school visits, guidance counselor events, area information sessions, special population events 2

  6. Diversity Recruitment Activities Student SEARCH purchases ?suspect names Targeted communication to prospects Via email, mail and phone Campus Visits MOVE Senior Project Counselor Travel College fairs, high school visits, guidance counselor events, area information sessions, special population events 2

  7. 4 SC Applicants and Enrollments 2010

  8. Out of State Applicants and Enrollments 2010

  9. The Process of Application Review • Ideal Timetable for a typical freshman application • October - Application is submitted • November – all documentation has been received (transcripts, test scores etc.) • December – applicant is notified of acceptance • February – admitted student is notified of merit based scholarship awards • March – admitted student attends a yield event • (off campus reception, Accepted Student Wknd, tour) • April – admitted student is notified of financial aid awards • April – admitted student enrolls, completes housing and registers for orientation • June - August – enrolled student attends orientation, registers for class • and finalizes billing

  10. The Process of Application Review Major Application Deadlines for Freshman Applicants Early Action – November 1st non-binding, applicants are guaranteed a decision by mid-December Scholarship Deadline – December 1st students who apply by this date are considered for merit scholarships Priority Deadline – February 1st students who apply by this date are guaranteed a decision by April 1st National Decision Deadline – May 1st students must commit by this date to guarantee on campus housing

  11. The Process of Application Review • How we review an application for admission…. • 1st review by primary territorial counselor followed by a 2nd review from a director • Admissions Committee is comprised of admissions counselors and directors • Holistic, qualitative and quantitative evaluation of materials: • Academics • Curriculum and rigor • Advanced placement, international baccalaureate and honors • Testing • SAT – super score reading and math evaluate writing as a separate test • ACT – best combined score • Activities, Awards, Honors and Diversity • focusing on service and leadership • Special skills and talents • athletes, musicians and artists

  12. Accepted Student Profile • The middle 50 percent of freshmen accepted for fall 2010: • Scored between 1070 and 1230 and/or 23 and 27 on ACT (in-state). • Scored between 1140 and 1280 and/or 25 and 29 on the ACT (OOS). • Graduated in the top 20 percent  of the class. • Average GPA is a 3.75 (combined in state and out of state scales) • Had consistent academic achievement in the A/B range in a rigorous college prep program of study.

  13. Taking it to the next level… • Continued increases in scholarship and financial aid offers will help the College improve upon declining yields of in-state and out state enrollments. • Build upon growing national reputation by increasing recruitment presence in growing out of state markets (West Coast, Texas and New England). • Increase the amount of diverse and male applicants and enrollees through new academic offerings, continued outreach and marketing initiatives.

  14. BOT involvement and support

  15. 10 Questions? Suzette Stille Director of Admissions General Admissions Inquiries stilles@cofc.edu 843.953.8148 Jimmie Foster Jr. Director of Freshman Admissions Freshman Admissions Inquiries fosterja@cofc.edu 843.953.7199

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