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Admissions 101

Admissions 101. Maine Maritime Academy. What colleges look for. College is attainable. Targeting sophomores. Visiting program. During your school year. ~ 60 minute presentation. Interactive role play. No cost. MMA Aspirations Programming Unique, informative, and pertinent.

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Admissions 101

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  1. Admissions 101 Maine Maritime Academy

  2. What colleges look for. College is attainable. Targeting sophomores. Visiting program. During your school year. ~ 60 minute presentation. Interactive role play. No cost. MMA Aspirations ProgrammingUnique, informative, and pertinent. Admissions 101

  3. ADMISSIONS 101 • Started at Samoset as a workshop for counselors • Adapted for students • Inaugural presentation – Calais High School • Not a hard sellabout the need to attend college • It’s about: • What is a college? • Types of colleges • College preparatory course selection • Factors colleges consider for acceptance • Academic performance & college admissions

  4. Admissions 101 • Student Role Play • Admissions Committee for Dirigo State University • Application Review • Transcript evaluation (What is a transcript?) • Letter of Recommendation

  5. “The Introduction”

  6. What is a college / university ? What types of colleges/universities are there? What is “college selectivity”? What are “course requirements” ? Quick Quizzes How many colleges are in the U.S.? Can you name the various types of colleges…in Maine? Top 10 Factors in Admissions Example – “# 7 …Counselor Recommendation” “Top” factors vs. “Tip” Factors in acceptance Introductory Information

  7. ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE “The Role Play” In Session!

  8. Application Review

  9. Application Review

  10. Transcript Evaluation Grading System Academic Levels Standardized Test Scores SAT’s Grade Point Average 90.07 on a 100 scale. Class Ranking 25 out of 200. Absences Grade 9 - 9 Grade 10 - 7 Grade 11 - 6 Grade 12 - 5

  11. Transcript Evaluation

  12. The Decision • Full Acceptance • Satisfactorily meets all admissions criteria • Conditional / Provisional Acceptance • Shows potential for success, meets most admissions criteria but needs additional academic work. • Ask for additional information • Semester/final grades • Interview • Essay • Another attempt at SAT / ACT • Course descriptions, • Teacher recommendations, etc. • Denied

  13. Application Types • Above ave. grades & test scores, missing prereqs • High test scores, poor grades, • Above average grades, average test scores, “Senioritis • The athlete • Poor high school performance, comm. college prep work • Excellent courses, grades, test scores, resume

  14. Limitations & Expectations • Aimed at Sophomores • At your school or at MMA • Need 8’ size projection screen • Classroom or auditorium setting is best • Up to 60 – 75 (with supervision) • Can do more than 1 session • Total student participation

  15. Contact • Jeff Wright • Director of Admissions • Jeff.wright@mma.edu • (800)464-6565 Maine • (800)227-8465 Out of Maine

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