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Scholarship tips and tricks: How to improve your chances By Mackenzie Maher If you’re searching for a scholarship as a way to pay for school, there are many things that applicants can do to increase their chances for consideration. Here are a few of the most common strategies:
Work Ahead
Applying early can work to your advantage because your application will be one of the first that committee members see. They will have fresh eyes and a clear mind when reading your app, whereas later applicants may have their application land on the desk of someone who’s exhausted after reading thousands of resumes. Also, if your application essay has a similar theme as someone else, committee members will likely read the first one with more enthusiasm and
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interest than those that follow.
Organize and Proof
Needless to say, it is incredibly important to thoroughly proof and review your application before submitting it. Even the most trivial error or omission can make the difference in a committee member’s decision to select you over another equally qualified applicant. Since you’ve likely spent countless hours staring at, correcting and perfecting your app, it might benefit you to have a new pair of eyes proof it (like a parent, teacher, peer) to catch any errors you missed. Make sure it is easy to read and well-organized.
Avoid Repetition
The relationship between the scholarship application and the scholarship essay is similar to that of the
job resume and job cover letter. They are meant to complement each other, not duplicate each other. You do not need to restate the accomplishments listed in your app in your essay. Use your essay to highlight a more personal part of you that the application can’t demonstrate. The essay should give a voice to the person whose achievements have already been highlighted in the app.
Get Your Name Out There
Reaching out to a point of contact at a school or scholarship committee before applying will establish a relationship between you and the organization, which can speak volumes about your interest as a scholarship candidate. Phone and/or email are both acceptable ways See Tips and Tricks, Page 8
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TIPS AND TRICKS Continued from Page 7 to do so, and attending an orientation is also a great way to familiarize yourself with the organization. Committee members will recognize your name when your application crosses their desk and remember that you took the time to introduce yourself.
of apps landing on their desks every day, and after the first hundred, they probably all start looking the same. Don’t let your application become a part of the blur. Set yourself apart, either in the essay, in the layout of your application, during your orientation, in your correspondence with a contact on the committee. Give them a reason to remember you — in a positive light.
Consider Financial Aid
While sending an introductory email to a committee contact is perfectly acceptable, continuously hounding this person with emails or phone calls regarding the status of your application may have the opposite effect you intended. Committee members are busy with hundreds of applicants and paperwork, and bothering them constantly with your individual requests can be a huge turn-off that ultimately may hurt your chances of being chosen.
Applying for financial aid is not a mandatory component of increasing your scholarship chances, but it won’t hurt if you do. Each scholarship is different, with some being needs-based, some being academics-oriented, others having criteria completely unrelated to either, and some using financial need as the deciding factor. You will never be penalized for asking for financial aid, but your chances will be lessened if you do not completely submit a financial aid application when it is a consideration of the scholarship.
Individuality is one of the most important components of getting selected as a scholarship recipient. Think about it — committee members have hundreds
Academic evaluation (mainly GPA) varies from school to school across the nation, and thus measuring an applicant
Don’t Come On Too Strong
Set Yourself Apart
Final Note: Understanding the Selection Process
by this standard is not always equitable. Committee members recognize this dissonance and therefore do not lend much weight to GPAs as a legitimate factor in their evaluation of applicants. Rather, scholarship potential is weighted more heavily in: • SAT/ACT scores • Class rank • Achievement • Extracurricular activities • Work/volunteer history • Writing quality Information provided by the National Catholic College Admission Association (www.catholiccollegesonline.org).
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A great Catholic university can be described as a community of scholars, teachers, and students, all seeking knowledge and using the power of human reason to discover the truth across every field of human endeavor. The Catholic University of America, located in the nation’s capital, is a place where the search for truth ranges across 12 schools, 120 disciplines, and every continent.
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Canisius College OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: 72-acre urban campus FOUNDED: 1870 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: New York Province of the Society of Jesus; Canisius is one of 28 Jesuit, Catholic colleges in the United States. FRESHMAN DATA: 87% of freshman applicants are accepted; Average GPA 90%; Average ACT score 24; Average SAT score 1100 ENROLLMENT: Undergraduate: 2,671; Graduate: 1,229 TYPES OF STUDENTS: 46% male, 54% female; 40 states; 23 countries STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 11:1
Located in Buffalo, N.Y., Canisius is one of 28 Catholic and Jesuit colleges in the nation. A private, masters-level comprehensive university, Canisius is consistently ranked among the top regional institutions in the Northeast. Central to the college’s mission are the Jesuit values of cura personalis (care for the whole person), the pursuit of excellence, a commitment to social justice and a focus on teaching students to be “people for others.” Students are prepared for purposeful careers - and lives - through exceptional programs that include a strong liberal arts foundation to instill lifelong habits of reflection and critical thinking. Canisius strives to educate the whole person – intellectually, ethically and spiritually – providing an experience that is highly personalized and collaborative. Canisius is distinguished by the depth and variety of experiential learning opportunities that enable students to apply classroom knowledge in the real world. Faculty are committed to knowing students personally, facilitated by an average class size of 17 and low 11:1 studentto-faculty ratio. Canisius has earned a national reputation through its 55 distinguished bachelor’s programs offered within the schools of Business, Education and Arts & Sciences. The college’s Wehle School of Business offers programs that have earned national acclaim including Accounting, which is ranked number one in New York State and sixth in the nation. Canisius is a leader in science education, evidenced by the number of students accepted into top-tier graduate programs, including a close to 90% medical school acceptance rate. The college’s program in Animal Behavior, Ecology & Environment is the nation’s largest.
DEGREES AWARDED: 146 undergraduate majors, minors and special programs in schools of Business, Education and Arts & Sciences; 35 master’s and certificate programs FACULTY INFORMATION: Full time: 189, Parttime: 226; 97% hold PhDs or terminal degrees RETENTION AND GRADUATION STATISTICS: First-to-second year retention rate: 83% 4-year graduation rate: 60% HOUSING: 5 residence halls; 60% of students live on campus ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: Tuition & Fees: $36,454; Room & Board: $13,218 SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: More than $94 million in undergraduate and need-based aid awarded annually. Average resident aid package for 2016-2017 is $30,500 ATHLETICS: 20 NCAA Division I teams; 29 club and intramural teams
Office of Admissions: 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208 Phone: (800) 843-1517 Fax: (716) 888-3230 Email: admissions@canisius.edu Website: Canisius.edu
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Carlow University OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Urban FOUNDED: 1929 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Sisters of Mercy ENROLLMENT: Total: 2,254 FTE: 1,918 STUDENT PROFILE: undergraduate: 14% male; 86% female; 19% minority; 95% in-state; 5% out-of-state STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 DEGREES AWARDED: BA, BS, BSW, BSN, MS, MED, MFA, MFF, MBA, MSN, DNP, PsyD About Carlow University Carlow is a private, co-educational, Catholic university located in the heart of Pittsburgh’s “Eds, Meds, and Tech” district. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Carlow’s graduates, curriculum, and partnerships reflect its strong commitment to social justice; ethical, forward-thinking and responsible leadership; and service to the community that has a meaningful impact. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered in three colleges: Health and Wellness, Leadership and Social Change, and Learning and Innovation. Carlow graduates are in demand for their professional expertise, in fields ranging from nursing, the sciences, and perfusion technology to counseling, education, and forensic accounting; their entrepreneurial spirit and creative mindset; and their ability to manage change. Carlow’s thirteen athletic teams are known as the Celtics, a reflection of the university’s Irish heritage and roots.
FACULTY INFORMATION: Full-time: 97, Parttime: 167, with doctoral or terminal degrees: FT 72% RETENTION AND GRADUATION STATISTICS: 74.0% returning undergraduates; 40% graduate in 4 years. HOUSING: 2 Residence Halls; 48% of traditional undergraduates live on campus. ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: Tuition: $27,136; Fees: $628; Room and Board (double): $10,784 SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: More than 94% of Carlow undergraduate students receive financial assistance. ATHLETICS: River States Athletic Conference MEN’S: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Track & Field, and Soccer; WOMEN’S: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis, Track & Field, Soccer, Softball, and Volleyball.
Office of Admissions: 3333 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Phone: (412) 578-6059 Email: admissions@carlow.edu Website: www.carlow.edu
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Catholic University of America OVERVIEW
The Catholic University of America is a national research university with 12 schools, over 120 academic programs, and 26 research facilities three miles from Capitol Hill. Anchored by our Catholic identity and inspired by our rich intellectual tradition, the University welcomes students from around the globe to study with world-class faculty at the forefront of their fields. For further information, please visit www.cua.edu/ academics. All undergraduates participate in the First-Year Experience (FYE), an introduction to the life of the mind through coursework and activities rooted in the liberal arts and the Catholic intellectual tradition. Within Learning Communities, students take a sequence of four core classes in philosophy, theology, and English. The FYE also goes beyond the classroom with service learning activities, class-based excursions into Washington, D.C., an annual Speaker Series, and one-on-one academic advising. The Undergraduate Advising Center provides resources for all students. The Center for Academic Success offers a range of academic services designed to help students strengthen their skills. The University Honors Program offers a challenging and inspiring liberal arts program to students with outstanding academic promise. Through the give and take of intimate, seminar-style classes, UHP students find themselves pushed to be more broad-minded and rigorous, more thoughtful, quicker on their feet, more keenly critical, and more humane in their pursuit of the truth. In addition to an outstanding academic program, the UHP offers a variety of social and cultural opportunities. Those who choose to live in the Centennial Village Honors Community enjoy even more opportunities for enrichment.
Office of Undergraduate Admissions: 620 Michigan Ave., N.E., Washington, D.C. 20064 Phone: (202) 319-5305 or (800) 673-2722 Fax: (202) 319-6533 Email: cua-admissions@cua.edu Website: admissions.cua.edu
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CAMPUS TYPE: Urban - 176 acres - green FOUNDED: 1887 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: American Bishops FRESHMAN DATA: 79.6% acceptance rate ENROLLMENT: Total: 3,241 undergraduates; 2,835 graduate students STUDENT PROFILE: 45% male; 55% female; 4.8% foreign (39 countries) STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 7:1 DEGREES AWARDED: BS; BA; BCE; BABS; BME; BE; BM; BSBA; BAIS; BAIT; BSN; PhB; STB; BSW FACULTY INFORMATION: 399 Full-time; 367 Part-time; 94% hold doctoral or terminal degrees: RETENTION AND GRADUATION STATISTICS: Average freshman retention rate: 84%; 4-yr graduation rate: 68% HOUSING: 16 Residence Halls; 53% of students live on campus (nearly 2,000 students). ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: Tuition for undergraduates: $41,800, (for Engineering or Architecture: $42,340) SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: More than 90% full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates receive some form of aid. More than $57 million in grants and scholarships awarded annually as well as more than $2 million in federal and state grants. ATHLETICS: As one of the nation’s premier Division III athletic institutions, The Catholic University of America attracts student-athletes who make academics a top priority and value the opportunity to enrich that experience by competing in intercollegiate and club-level sports. The CUA Cardinals compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division lll’s Landmark Conference. The Catholic University of America Athletics Department has announced the addition of four varsity sports for the 2018-19 season. As of the fall of 2018, Catholic University will sponsor 25 athletic programs: 13 women’s sports (basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, indoor track and field, lacrosse, outdoor track and field, rowing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, volleyball) and 12 men’s sports (baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor track and field, lacrosse, outdoor track and field, rowing, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis). Ten of our student-athletes have earned Academic All-America honors in the past decade, including our most recent honoree, men’s soccer standout Tyler Zimmerman. The Department of Athletics also offers club sports, a comprehensive intramural program, and a state-ofthe-art student fitness center.
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Chatham University OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Shadyside: urban, 39 acres. Eden Hall: peri-urban, 389 acres FOUNDED: 1869 FRESHMAN DATA: 53% acceptance rate ENROLLMENT: Undergraduate: 1,002; Graduate: 1,108 STUDENT PROFILE: Undergraduate: 17% male/87% female; 6.6% international STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: Undergraduate 10.8:1 DEGREES AWARDED: a full spectrum of graduate and undergraduate degrees FACULTY INFORMATION: 111 full-time faculty members RETENTION & GRADUATION STATISTICS: 1st-year to 2nd-year retention rate for the 20152016 academic year is 80%. 6-year graduation rate from 2010-2016 is 52%. Alma mater of environmental pioneer Rachel Carson ’29, Chatham University is home to nearly 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students. Founded in 1869, Chatham is comprised of two distinct campuses. The Shadyside Campus is located on Woodland Road—a leafy sanctuary minutes from downtown Pittsburgh—and also includes Chatham Eastside, home to our health sciences and interior architecture programs, located in Pittsburgh’s vibrant Bakery Square. Located just north of Pittsburgh in Richland, PA, our 388-acre Eden Hall Campus is world’s first academic community built from the ground up for the study and practice of sustainability. Eden Hall has net zero energy; zero carbon emissions; onsite management of all storm and waste water, and offers a multitude of cultural and educational programs for visitors of all ages. Chatham’s academic excellence is centered within three schools: the Falk School of Sustainability & Environment, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Arts, Science, and Business. Supported by Chatham’s signature Chatham Plan for undergraduate success, students can choose from over 40 majors, and through the Integrated Degree Program, qualified students are able to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as few as five years. Many students find that after scholarships and grants, a world-class Chatham University education can be had for about half of the sticker price. And our post-graduation employment rates confirm that it’s a sound investment.
HOUSING: Students not living with their parents or guardians must spend their first two years living on campus, in a residence hall or apartment complex owned by the university. ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: $17,610 per term (full-time undergraduate), $5,460 per term avg. room and board. SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: $9+ million in need- and merit-based grants and scholarships are awarded annually to Chatham undergraduate students. Nearly every undergraduate student qualifies for some type of financial aid from Chatham. ATHLETICS: Chatham University is a member of the NCAA Division III and the Presidents’ Athletic Conference. We offer nine women’s sports: basketball, cross country, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming & diving, track & field, volleyball, and eight men’s sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, ice hockey, lacrosse, swimming & diving, track & field, volleyball.
Office of Admissions: Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232 Phone: (412) 365-1825 Fax: (412) 365-1609 Email: admissions@chatham.edu Website: www.chatham.edu
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Duquesne University OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Urban FOUNDED: 1878, the first and only Spiritan university in the United States SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Congregation of the Holy Spirit FRESHMAN DATA: 74% of freshman applicants are accepted for admission ENROLLMENT: Total – 9,403; 6,039 undergraduates and 3,295 graduate students; 89 other Duquesne University, a private Catholic university in the Spiritan tradition, provides students with an educational experience where they can grow academically, socially and spiritually. We call this education for the mind, heart and spirit.
STUDENT PROFILE: 62.4% female; 37.6% male; 13.2% minority; 48 states + D.C.; 72 foreign countries are represented (Fall 2006)
A nationally ranked, top-tier university, Duquesne has earned numerous accolades for our outstanding academics, commitment to service and affordable cost:
STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 14:1
• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report in the categories of Best Value Schools, Best Online Programs and Best Colleges for Veterans • Among The Princeton Review’s Best 380 Colleges • Listed in the top 100 best values in private schools nationwide by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance • Ranked by Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility • A member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe
DEGREES AWARDED: Bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, J.D. and Pharm.D, from nine schools
Duquesne provides 80 undergraduate programs, including a major in Biomedical Engineering, and 85 graduate and professional programs to approximately 9,400 students through nine schools: • McAnulty College and Graduate School of Liberal Arts • School of Law • Palumbo-Donahue School of Business • School of Pharmacy • Mary Pappert School of Music • School of Education • School of Nursing • John G. Rangos Sr. School of Health Sciences • Bayer School of Natural and Environmental Sciences Founded in 1878, Duquesne was built on a core set of values that guide us even now. We believe in building community, in having a global vision, in promoting high academic standards and in fostering a commitment to service. And first and foremost, everyone at Duquesne is here to make sure students succeed, academically and throughout life.
Office of Admissions: 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282 Phone: (412) 396-6222 (800) 456-0590 Fax: (412) 396-6223 Email: admissions@duq.edu Website: duq.edu/admissions
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FACULTY INFORMATION: (2015) 493 full-time faculty, 490 part-time faculty RETENTION AND GRADUATION STATISTICS: 85% of freshmen return for their sophomore year. 63% of first-time, full-time baccalaureate degree seeking freshman graduate within 4 years and 72% graduate within 6 years. HOUSING: Approximately 3,750 students live on campus in seven residence halls ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: $35,062 -$42,782 tuition & fees; room & board fees vary by accommodation (dorm, suite, apartment) SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: 99% of freshmen receive financial assistance ATHLETICS: Men’s varsity teams: basketball, cross country, football, soccer, tennis, track and field (outdoor) Women’s varsity teams: basketball, bowling, cross country, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field (indoor and outdoor), volleyball
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Gannon University OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Urban FOUNDED: 1925 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Diocese of Erie FRESHMAN DATA: 78% of freshman applicants are accepted for admission ENROLLMENT: 4,343, including 2,481 full-time undergraduates STUDENT PROFILE: 45% male, 55% female, 16% global students, (674 global students) STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 13:1 DEGREES AWARDED: Certificate through Ph.D. Gannon University is a caring community of dynamic faculty and staff who educate motivated students in an environment focused on Catholic values. As Pennsylvania’s only diocesan university, Gannon offers nearly 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the health professions, engineering, business, education, social sciences and the humanities. Generous scholarships and financial aid packages ensure a high-quality education is within every student’s reach. A low student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1 ensures a high degree of personal attention on Gannon’s vibrant, urban campus. This attention extends to the emphasis placed on student services and the culture of academic quality is reflected in the employability of Gannon graduates. Faculty experts inspire students and prepare them for the careers of tomorrow through Gannon’s innovative academic programs in growingdemand fields. In Gannon’s faith-based community, students are empowered to make community service, education for peace and justice, and civic engagement for social change a part of their education. The more than 4,000 students at Gannon University performed nearly 75,000 hours of community service. Located in Erie, Pennsylvania, students enjoy small-town friendliness with big-city attractions. Gannon University offers a variety of opportunities for students to deepen their understanding of faith and to act on their values. The University has earned national recognition as a 2016-17 Catholic College of Distinction, one of only 74 nationally and 11 in Pennsylvania to have been selected.
FACULTY INFORMATION: Of 230 faculty members with doctorate or other terminal degrees, 185 are full-time and 45 are part-time RETENTION AND GRADUATION STATISTICS: 78% Freshman Retention (Fall 2015 cohort); 64% Six-year graduation Rate (2010 cohort) HOUSING: 16 campus housing facilities ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: Tuition: $29,300; Room and Board: $11,990 SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: 50+ million scholarships and grants provided to full-time undergraduates; Average financial aid: $24,832 ATHLETICS: NCAA Division II, Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference; 20 varsity men’s and women’s teams
At Gannon University, lives are transformed, careers advanced and leaders in the professions, church and community are made. Believe in the possibilities … at Gannon University.
Office of Admissions: 109 University Square, Erie, PA 16541 Phone: (814) 871-7240 • Fax: (814) 871-5803 Email: admissions@gannon.edu Website: gannon.edu
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Grove City College OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Rural FOUNDED: 1876 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Non-denominational FRESHMAN DATA: 82% of freshman applicants are accepted for admission; 94% remain enrolled after freshman year ENROLLMENT: 2,392 STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 13:1 STUDENT PROFILE: 50% male; 50% female; 1% foreign DEGREES AWARDED: BA; BS; BM FACULTY INFORMATION: 153 F.T. faculty; 82 P.T.; sixty-two percent with terminal degrees RETENTION AND GRADUATION STATISTICS: 94% freshman retention rate; 79% 4-year graduation rate; 83% 6-year Build a strong and faithful future at Grove City College Grove City College is a highly ranked, nationally recognized private liberal arts and sciences college that equips students to pursue their unique callings through an academically excellent and Christ-centered learning and living experience. It is distinguished by a commitment to affordability and promotion of the Christian worldview, the foundations of a free society and the love of neighbor. As a Christian college grounded in conservative values, Grove City College develops leaders of the highest proficiency, purpose and principles ready to advance the common good. Established in 1876, the College is a pioneer in independent private education and accepts no federal funds. It offers students degrees in 60 majors on an 180-acre campus north of Pittsburgh, Pa. Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Grove City College is ranked as one of the country’s top colleges by U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and others based on academic quality and superior outcomes. Tuition is among the lowest of all selective national private colleges and 46 percent of students graduate debt-free. An 83 percent graduation rate, coupled with a 97 percent job or graduate school placement rate, demonstrates the College’s commitment to student success. Grove City College graduates earn 14 to 19 percent more than their peers, according to PayScale.com.
HOUSING: Residential campus: 96% of students live on campus ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: Tuition: $16,630; Room and Board: $962 SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: Private loans, need- and merit-based aid and scholarships are available. (GCC does not accept federal student loans) ATHLETICS: Twenty two NCAA Div. III varsity sports; club sports and an extensive intramural program
Build a strong and faithful future at Grove City College. For more: www.gcc.edu
Office of Admissions: 100 Campus Drive, Grove City, PA 16127 Phone: (724) 458-2100 Email: admissions@gcc.edu Website: gcc.edu
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La Roche College OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Suburban FOUNDED: 1963 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Sisters of Divine Providence FRESHMAN DATA: Freshman acceptance rate: 92%; transfer acceptance: 85% ENROLLMENT: 1,523 STUDENT PROFILE: 44% male; 56% female; 16% minority STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 DEGREES AWARDED: Assoc; BA; BS; MS; M.Ed; DNAP FACULTY INFORMATION: 62 full-time faculty HOUSING: Freshman residence hall includes semi-private room with a bathroom A Catholic College of Distinction, La Roche College provides an innovative, skillsdriven education to prepare students for success in today’s competitive workforce. Offering more than 50 career-focused majors, La Roche’s undergraduate programs include the high-demand fields of business, education and health and medical sciences, as well as creative disciplines in interior design, graphic design, dance, film and media. Class sizes are small enough for students to receive personalized attention and support. Outside of the classroom, students experience real-world training and unique learning opportunities. The Study Abroad + Study USA program, for example, offers the value-added component of studying abroad or domestically at little or no cost.
ANNUAL COST 2016-17: $26,200 tuition; $10,924 room & board SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: Freshmen receiving financial aid is 89%; Avg: $31,314 ATHLETICS: An NCAA Division III Women’s: basketball, cross country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis & volleyball. Men’s: basketball, baseball, cross country, golf, lacrosse & soccer.
Students have all the advantages of a small school but with big city amenities. Located in the suburban North Hills, La Roche’s residential campus is just 15 minutes north of downtown Pittsburgh. The convenient location deepens the college experience, exposing students to a variety of cultural, recreational and career opportunities in a major metropolitan area. Student life is active and exciting, with more than 30 student clubs and organizations, intramurals, 13 NCAA Div. III athletic teams and service learning programs. Founded and sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters of Divine Providence in 1963, La Roche fosters global citizenship and creates a community of scholars from the region, the nation and around the world. Preview Day will be held Saturday, July 15. www.laroche.edu Office of Admissions: 9000 Babcock Boulevard, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 Phone: (412) 536-1272; Fax: (412) 847-1820 Email: admissions@laroche.edu Website: www.laroche.edu
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Urban/Suburban FOUNDED: 1992 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Private ENROLLMENT: LECOM is the nations largest medical school with 2,280 students in medicine; total enrollment is 4,140 with 1,066 pharmacy students, 400 dental students; and 424 in various graduate study programs STUDENT PROFILE: Varies by degree program STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: Varies The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) is celebrating its 25th year preparing future physicians, pharmacists and dentists. LECOM offers innovative and affordable education in osteopathic medicine, pharmacy and dental medicine. From campuses in Erie and Greensburg, Pa. and Bradenton, Fla., LECOM provides innovative programs to prepare the next generation of health care professionals. The College is the core of a highly innovative medical education system based in Erie, Pa. With Millcreek Community Hospital and the clinical practices of Medical Associates of Erie, it is part of LECOM Health and is America’s only osteopathic academic health center. LECOM has more than 4100 future health care professionals preparing for the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) and Masters degrees. The College maintains one of the lowest, private medical school tuitions in the country while maintaining the highest standards in medical education. The College provides unique, student-centered educational pathways that match the individual learning styles of its students. LECOM is one of the few U.S. colleges to offer three-year DO and PharmD degrees. Online learning opportunities are available for the School of Pharmacy through a four-year, distance learning pathway for the PharmD degree and the School of Graduate Studies has an online Masters of Health Services Administration degree. Early Acceptance Programs with more than 100 undergraduate colleges and universities grant qualified students a provisional early acceptance to LECOM upon admission to the undergraduate institution. To find out more about our programs, please visit LECOM.edu.
Main Campus 1858 W. Grandview Blvd. Erie, PA 16509 Phone: 814.866.6641 E-mail: admissions@lecom.edu Website: LECOM.edu
Additional Campuses: LECOM at Seton Hill 20 Seton Hill Drive Greensburg, PA 15601 Phone: 724.552.2880
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DEGREES AWARDED: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; Doctor of Pharmacy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Masters in Health Services Administration, Master of Science in Medical Education, Master of Science in Biomedical Science, Master of Medical Science, PhD in Anatomy Education, and Health Science Post Baccalaureate Certificate HOUSING: LECOM does not provide housing. The College will assist students to find housing. ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: Varies by Program please see LECOM.edu SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: Varies by Program - please see LECOM.edu ATHLETICS: None
LECOM Bradenton 5000 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton, FL 34211 Phone: 941.756.0690
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Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Suburban FOUNDED: 1901 FRESHMAN DATA: 75% of freshman applicants are accepted for admission ENROLLMENT: 47 STUDENT PROFILE: 13% male, 87% female, 2% foreign STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 26:1 DEGREES AWARDED: Diploma FACULTY INFORMATION: 8 full-time instructors RETENTION & GRADUATION STATISTICS: 50% graduate in 19 months Giving Nursing Students Hands-On Experience Using Cutting Edge Technology! Imagine yourself as a nursing student, walking into a room to check your patient’s vitals. You pull out your stethoscope and check their heart rate, which is holding steady at 75. You check their IV to make sure the proper dosage is being administered. Then, confident in a job well done, you turn to your professor to make sure your patient is in fact doing well. She gives you thumbs up...and then reset SimMan® 3G, a patient simulator who delivers an incredibly realistic learning experience.
HOUSING: No housing available ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: $29,000 SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: Full tuition scholarships available.
“This type of simulation allows students to apply their knowledge in a manner that is safe and non-threatening. It’s really quite amazing to watch them bloom as they make decisions that create positive outcomes for their ‘patients’,” said Deborah Grippaldi, BSN, RN, an instructor at the Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing (OVHSON). At OVHSON, their state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Lab gives students the hands on training necessary to be successful as a future RN.With SimMan® 3G, students can perform CPR, administer IV medications, intubate (place tubing in a patient’s trachea), and listen to realistic heart, lung, and bowel sounds. The lab also contains an integrated audio-visual system with two cameras, a microphone, and an interactive projector.With this system, scenarios can be recorded and played back to the students so they can see how they did and where they can improve if necessary. “…students are able to review and critique their own choices in a non-judgmental environment. The simulation experiences we offer help foster confidence in our students throughout the program,” added Grippaldi. With the type of hands-on experience offered in this unique environment, it’s no wonder modern-day nursing students are able to use the classroom in ways never thought of before; to the benefit of their future careers in nursing, and their future patients. Office of Admissions: 25 Heckel Rd., McKees Rocks, PA 15136 Phone: (412) 777-6204 Fax: (412) 777-6866 Email: sgyory@ohiovalleyhospital.org Website: ohiovalleyhospital.org/schools/school-of-nursing/
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Saint Francis University OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Rural FOUNDED: 1847 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Catholic University founded and animated by Third Order Regular Franciscans FRESHMAN DATA: SAT mid-range scores: 980 to 1,180; 76% acceptance rate ENROLLMENT: Total: 2,668 (1,745 undergraduate, 619 graduate) STUDENT PROFILE: 39% male, 61% female, 35 countries represented STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 18:1
Saint Francis University’s 600-acre campus sits atop a gorgeous mountaintop in Loretto, Pa. (near Pittsburgh). Founded in 1847, the university is one of the oldest Catholic universities in the country, and the oldest dedicated to Franciscan values. The university is an inclusive learning community that welcomes all people. The students, faculty, and staff have unique attributes, yet share a common bond: a desire to improve themselves and the world around them. Students may choose from high-demand academic degrees in the health sciences, business, education, arts and humanities, and STEM-fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). These academic programs are designed to fuel the mind AND feed the soul by combining academically rigorous, career-directed studies with a focus on personal and professional ethics. The teaching emphasis is on small classes with personal mentorship from faculty. This allows students to match theory with hands-on opportunities such as undergraduate research, portfolio building projects, labs, study abroad, service mission trips, clinical experiences, fieldwork, and internships. Many of the students also spend time abroad as part of their courses or through service projects. SFU has a club or organization for just about every interest group including Greek life, marching band, faith-based clubs, academic societies, cheerleading and club sports. SFU is also home to 22 NCAA Division-I Athletic teams. This close-knit program is one of the smallest in the nation, yet extremely competitive. The Red Flash athletic program is recognized for academic excellence and sportsmanship! Go Red Flash!
DEGREES AWARDED: BS, BA, MBA, M.Ed., MSN, MOT, MPA, DPT FACULTY INFORMATION: 503 full-time faculty and staff and 134 part-time RETENTION AND GRADUATION STATISTICS: 89% retention and 67.6% graduation rates HOUSING: 10 residence halls on campus; 87% freshmen live on campus; 72% total undergrads ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: Undergraduate tuition $32,244 SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: 98% of new students receive scholarships or grants ATHLETICS: NCAA Division I: Men’s: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball; Women’s: Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, Water Polo
Office of Admissions: 117 Evergreen Dr., P.O. Box 600, Loretto, Pa. 15940 Phone: (814) 472-3000 E-mail: admissions@francis.edu Website: www.francis.edu
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Saint Vincent College OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Suburban FOUNDED: 1846 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Saint Vincent Benedictine Community FRESHMAN DATA: SAT Math: 480-590; SAT Verbal: 470-590 ENROLLMENT: 1,586 full time undergraduates; 60 part time STUDENT PROFILE: 50% male; 50% female; students from 29 states and five countries STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 DEGREES AWARDED: BA, BS, MS All Saint Vincent College students enjoy the state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories in the new $44 million Sis and Herman Dupré Science Pavilion at Saint Vincent College, which houses the Herbert W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Computing. The James F. Will Engineering and Biomedical Sciences Hall opens this fall. It will feature a human anatomy laboratory, two research laboratories, an interdisciplinary classroom and an engineering laboratory. The human anatomy laboratory will provide cutting-edge, high-tech facilities for anatomical research. The facility will feature advanced audio and video capabilities, including a teaching station equipped with cameras and monitors to enhance instruction. The pavilion provides a space where Saint Vincent students and faculty can do science together — to facilitate significant interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary programming and promotes informal interactions between and among the faculty and students. The facility includes a digital imaging laboratory, planetarium, environmental education center and greenhouse, scanning electron microscope and other special features. Saint Vincent offers majors in more than 50 fields of study plus pre-law, pre-med and prehealth professions. Renewable merit scholarships of up to $20,500 are offered to top students and 100% of freshmen receive financial aid. For further information about attending a Get Acquainted Day Open House for prospective students and their families on Saturdays, June 17, July 15 or August 19, contact: 800-782-5549 or www.stvincent.edu.
FACULTY INFORMATION: 102 Full-time teaching faculty; 89% PhD or terminal degrees RETENTION AND GRADUATION STATISTICS: Freshman to sophomore retention more than 80%. HOUSING: 65% of students live on campus ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: Tuition: $16,270 per semester; Room and Board: (average) $5,406 per semester SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: 100% receive financial aid; merit scholarships up to $20,500 per year ATHLETICS: NCAA Div. III, President’s Athletic Conference; Men: Baseball, basketball, cross country, fencing, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track; Women: Basketball, bowling, cross country, equestrian, fencing, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball
Office of Admissions: 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650 Phone: 724-805-2500, Fax: 724-805-2507 Email: admission@stvincent.edu Website: www.stvincent.edu
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Seton Hill University OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Suburban FOUNDED: 1885 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Sisters of Charity of Seton Hill ENROLLMENT: Total: 2,000; Undergraduate: 1,600; Graduate: 400 STUDENT PROFILE: Students represent 46 states and 20 countries FRESHMAN DATA: 73% of freshman applicants are accepted for admisison STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 14:1 DEGREES AWARDED: BA, BS, BFA, BS/DMD, BS/OD, BS/DO, BS/PharmD, BM, BSW, MBA, MA, MS, MFA
Seton Hill University – This Way Up Founded by the Sisters of Charity in 1885 and chartered in 1918, Seton Hill University is a leading Catholic coeducational liberal arts university embracing students of all faiths. Located in southwestern Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands (yet only 35 miles from Pittsburgh), Seton Hill educates its 2,000 students to “think and act critically, creatively and ethically as productive members of society committed to transforming the world.” Seton Hill offers more than 80 undergraduate degrees, including programs for traditional students and working adults. Seton Hill also features top-notch graduate programs, including an MBA, which provide students with the ability to earn degrees online, on campus, or both. Currently undergoing an expansion, Seton Hill continues to add new facilities and academic programs that, in the words of Elizabeth Ann Seton, will prepare today’s students “for that world in which you are destined to live.” As an Apple Distinguished School, Seton Hill provides all full-time students with mobile technology, along with the support they need to use technology to thrive in their lives and careers. The University also supports career-readiness at every stage of the academic journey, recently earning the Model of Excellence award from University Business Magazine for the “Fit for the World Program” created by Seton Hill’s Career and Professional Development Center. Currently, the University places 96% of its graduates in careers or graduate school. For more information on Seton Hill, please visit www.setonhill.edu.
FACULTY INFORMATION: 85% of faculty hold terminal degrees in at least one of their fields of study; all classes taught by faculty RETENTION AND GRADUATION STATISTICS: 80% returning freshman; 53% graduate in 4 years HOUSING: 7 residence halls on 200-acre wooded hilltop main campus ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: Tuition and fees: $33,520; Room and Board: $11,000 SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: 95% of students receive scholarships or other aid ATHLETICS: NCAA Div. II; Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference; 21 athletic programs for men and women
Office of Admissions: 1 Seton Hill Dr., Greensburg, PA. 15601 Phone: 800-826-6234 Email: admit@setonhill.edu Website: www.setonhill.edu
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Thiel College OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Rural FOUNDED: 1866 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ENROLLMENT: 894 STUDENT PROFILE: 44% female; 56% male; 5% international; 19% minority STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 11:1 DEGREES AWARDED: AA, AS, BA, BS New facilities and programs will maintain the momentum generated at Thiel College by a record-breaking fundraising campaign, a year-long celebration of the College’s 150th anniversary and a presidential transition. Since taking office in August, President Susan Traverso, Ph.D., has maintained her focus on student success with several new initiatives. This programming will engage first-year students and the College’s minority student population. Inclusion and diversity are important at Thiel College. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the College has the largest ratio of minority students among similarly-sized institutions in the region. A new $4.5 million science facility will open this fall and create nearly 8,000 square feet of research and collaboration space. A track and field complex should be completed this summer for additional recreational, practice and competition space. The James Pedas Communication Center — dedicated in late 2014 and was Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certified in early 2015 — is another example of the exciting new facilities you will find on campus. The College was recognized last year by Forbes magazine as a top return on investment institution and was named a College of Distinction. An 11:1 student-faculty ratio gives students access to meaningful and lasting connections in the classroom and research opportunities in the lab. Learning outside the classroom is an important part of the Thiel College experience. The Career Development Center helps students get internships as soon as the second semester of the first year. Schedule a visit today at www.thiel.edu/visit to explore, examine and experience Thiel College.
FACULTY INFORMATION: 60 Full-time faculty (71% with terminal degrees) and 37 part-time faculty in 20 departments RETENTION AND GRADUATION STATISTICS: 69% first-to-second year retention HOUSING: Nearly 30 residence halls, apartments, theme houses and townhouses; 92% of students live on campus ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: $27,910 tuition; $11,700 room and board SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: More than 98% receive some form of financial aid; merit scholarships are available up to $21,000 ATHLETICS: NCAA Division III; Presidents’ Athletic Conference. Men’s sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, indoor/outdoor track, volleyball, wrestling. Women’s sports: basketball, bowling, cheerleading, cross country, dance, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis, indoor/outdoor track, volleyball
Office of Admissions: 75 College Ave., Greenville, PA 16125 Phone: 800-24-THIEL, Fax: 724-589-2013 Email: admissions@thiel.edu Website: www.thiel.edu
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University of Pittsburgh at Bradford OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Rural FOUNDED: 1963 ENROLLMENT: 1,500 STUDENT PROFILE: 50.1% female; 49.9% male; 27.8% minority STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 18:1 DEGREES AWARDED: AA, AS, ASN, BA, BS, BSN FACULTY INFORMATION: 74 full-time and 71 part-time faculty; 51% female; 49% male; 12% minority; 67% of full-time faculty have a doctorate or terminal degree
Top 10 reasons you should attend Pitt-Bradford: 1. Your professors will get to know you and work closely with you to help you succeed.
FRESHMAN DATA: 73.5% of freshmen live on campus; 26.5% commute. The most popular majors for freshmen are business management, nursing, radiological science, psychology, biology and criminal justice.
2. Most of your classes will be small, so you’ll get personalized attention. 3. You can choose from more than 40 majors, from accounting, athletic training and broadcast communications to criminal justice, nursing and biology. 4. You’ll have the chance to get a great internship, conduct research or study in another country. Or, all three. (See our ad on page 38 to read about the research Alassia Cousins is conducting.) 5. You will live in a spacious and comfortable apartment on campus, not a cramped traditional dorm room.
RETENTION AND GRADUATION STATISTICS: 74.2% of freshmen return for their sophomore year; 54% of students graduate within six years HOUSING: 15 residence halls, which are all apartment style; there are no traditional dorms
6. You’ll have many athletic, recreational and cultural activities to choose from. Play basketball, tennis or soccer; explore caves, ride white-water rapids or ski; and enjoy a play, concert or lecture by a visiting author.
ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: In-state tuition: $12,688; room and board: $8,794
7. You’ll never be bored – unless you want to be – because we have more than 60 student clubs and organizations.
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: More than 94% of students receive some form of financial aid. Average in-state financial aid package for 2016-17 is $17,990
8. You’ll fit right in on our campus, where people are friendly, supportive and welcoming. 9. You’ll receive the benefits of both our campus and the internationally recognized University of Pittsburgh, since we’re part of the University of Pittsburgh system. 10. When you graduate, you’ll receive a degree from the University of Pittsburgh, which is recognized and respected around the world. 11. Our campus is even more beautiful than it looks on our virtual tour at http://tour. pittbradford.org/. OK, we know that’s 11, but who’s counting?
ATHLETICS: NCAA Division III, Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference. Men’s sports: baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, swimming and tennis. Women’s sports: basketball, bowling, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis and volleyball
Office of Admissions: 300 Campus Drive, Bradford, PA 16701 Phone: (800) 872-1787, Fax: (814) 362-5150 Email: admissions@upb.pitt.edu Website: www.upb.pitt.edu
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Waynesburg University OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Rural FOUNDED: 1849 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Founded by Cumberland Presbyterian Church ENROLLMENT: Total 1,805; Full-time 1,441 FRESHMAN DATA: First-time freshman acceptance rate is 94% STUDENT PROFILE: 40% male; 60% female; 9% minority; 31 states; 3 countries STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 Waynesburg University, a private Christian university in southwestern Pennsylvania, provides a valuable, personal and hands-on educational experience that prepares undergraduate and graduate students for lives of purpose.
DEGREES AWARDED: Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate
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FACULTY INFORMATION: 79 full-time undergraduate faculty
Waynesburg offers more than 70 major concentrations and three integrated bachelors-to-masters programs in business, counseling and education, as well as several affiliation agreements with regional medical and law schools. The University also offers graduate programs in counseling, criminal investigation, business, education and nursing. Faith As a proud member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU), Waynesburg helps students develop academically and professionally on the foundation of faith. Faith is an integral part of the University’s mission and is reinforced in the classroom. Service While guiding students in the development of specific skills and talents, Waynesburg also provides opportunities to apply and sharpen them through service. In fact, students, faculty and staff spend 50,000 hours each year working to improve the lives of others. Value & Outcomes As attention on higher education is turning toward outcomes and fiscal responsibility, new ranking systems that focus on value and job placement are being developed. Consistently ranked as a top school within these systems, Waynesburg University has emerged as a national leader in educational value. Visit & Apply Today Take your first steps toward your future at Waynesburg University. Schedule a visit at www.waynesburg.edu/visit and apply online at www.waynesburg.edu/apply.
Office of Admissions: 51 W. College St., Waynesburg, PA 15370 Phone: (800) 225-7393, Fax: (724) 627-8124 Email: admissions@waynesburg.edu Website: www.waynesburg.edu
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RETENTION STATISTICS: Retention rate 77% PLACEMENT RATE: 98% of 2015 graduates reported working full-time or studying within their chosen field within one year of graduation HOUSING: Traditional and apartment-style halls and university-owned houses ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: Tuition & Fees: $22,380; Room & Board: $9,490 SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: More than 90% of undergraduate students receive some form of institutional aid, including merit-based scholarships and university grants; Average financial aid package is over $20,000; Tuition, room and board is more than $11,500 below the national average for private, non-profit, four-year colleges ATHLETICS: NCAA Division III/Presidents’ Athletic Conference; intercollegiate sports: Men: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, soccer, tennis, track & field (outdoor), wrestling; Women: basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, softball, tennis, track & field (outdoor), volleyball
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Westminster College OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Rural FOUNDED: 1852 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Presbyterian FRESHMAN DATA: 62% of applicants (freshmen, transfer and international) are accepted for Fall 2017 ENROLLMENT: More than 1200 enrolled students STUDENT PROFILE: 45% men, 55% women STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 12:1 DEGREES AWARDED: BA, BS, M.Ed., MA Westminster College is one of America’s most admired liberal arts colleges, known for its strong academic programs and long history of transforming lives. Affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Westminster was founded in 1852 as one of the nation’s first integrated and coeducational colleges. Nestled within the charming town of New Wilmington, PA, Westminster’s 300-acre, tree-lined campus features 22 buildings, several athletic fields, a 100-acre outdoor laboratory, and Brittain Lake. More than 1300 undergraduate and graduate students benefit from individualized attention from dedicated faculty while choosing from 41 majors, 10 pre-professional programs, and nearly 100 student clubs and organizations. As an NCAA Division III school, Westminster offers 22 varsity sports and plenty of intramural programs as well. Ranked among the nation’s top schools for “best value for the money” (College Factual), employment success (Educate to Career Index), graduation rate performance (U.S. News), and social mobility (Washington Monthly), The New York Times’ Upshot ranked Westminster College at #12 in the nation for “doing the most for low-income students.” Also, Great College Deals named Westminster as one of the top 20 small colleges in the nation to offer the “best deal” for STEM degrees. With real-world internship experiences, a strong network of alumni, and study abroad opportunities, Westminster prepares students for life beyond the classroom. Nearly 98% of recent Westminster graduates are employed or attend graduate school within a year of graduation, and 86% of Westminster pre-med students are accepted into medical school
FACULTY INFORMATION: 110 full-time faculty members, 91% of whom hold terminal degrees RETENTION AND GRADUATION STATISTICS: 80% returning freshmen HOUSING: 10 residential housing options; assured all four years ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: Total tuition and mandatory fees: $18,138.00 per semester / $36,276.00 per year / $47,296 per year, including tuition and room and board SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: 98% of students receive financial aid, whether through merit-based scholarships or need-based resources. ATHLETICS: 21 varsity sports; NCAA Division III; Presidents’ Athletic Conference
Office of Admissions: 319 S. Market St., New Wilmington, PA 16172 Phone: 724-946-7100 Email: admis@westminster.edu Website: www.westminster.edu
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Wheeling Jesuit University OVERVIEW CAMPUS TYPE: Suburban FOUNDED: 1954 SPONSORING ORGANIZATION: Society of Jesus (Jesuit) ENROLLMENT: Total Fall 2016: 1,289; Full-time undergraduates: 790 FRESHMEN DATA: 93% of freshmen applications are accepted; Average GPA 3.3; Average ACT score 21.3; Average SAT score 1416 STUDENT PROFILE: Students from 38 states, 28 foreign countries STUDENT/FACULTY RATIO: 10:1 Wheeling Jesuit University’s philosophy is rooted in the Jesuit tradition that spans more than 450 years. Academic excellence, a commitment to serve others and the desire to educate the whole person are what make a Jesuit education unique and what students attending WJU can expect. Wheeling Jesuit offers more than 30 undergraduate programs, four master’s programs and a doctorate of physical therapy degree. WJU has more than 1,200 students enrolled.
DEGREES AWARDED: BA, BS, MS, MA, DPT
Professors encourage conversation and critical thinking in the classroom and the 10-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio ensures that the university’s classrooms will never be mistaken for amphitheaters. Research is a key part of the undergraduate experience at WJU. Each year, more than 45 percent of the undergraduates participate in research projects, compared to 19 percent nationally.
RETENTION AND GRADUATION STATISTICS: 72% returning freshmen; 50% graduate in 4 years
National publications annually recognize WJU for its academic standards. For the 19th consecutive year, WJU is the highest rated institution in West Virginia by U.S. News & World Report. Another integral part of Jesuit education is service. Students from the university give more than 25,000 hours of service on the local, regional and national level each year. WJU remains committed to a quality education at a reasonable cost. Unlike many other institutions, tuition and fees will not be increased next year. By focusing on both quality and value, Wheeling Jesuit University shows commitment to the mission of life, leadership and service as a Catholic, Jesuit University in the Pittsburgh tri-state area. The focus results in over 90% of our graduates working in jobs in their major or attending graduate school within one year of graduating. To learn more about Wheeling Jesuit, contact 1-800-624-6992 or admiss@wju.edu.
FACULTY INFORMATION: Number of FTE undergraduate faculty 91; percentage of faculty holding a doctoral degree 81%
HOUSING: Number of Residence Halls 8; 78% of students live on campus ANNUAL COST 2016-2017: Tuition and Fees $28,110; Room and Board $8,996 SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID: Students receiving need-based aid 76%; Average Financial Aid package $26,899 ATHLETICS: Division/Conference Affiliation: NCAA Division II; Mountain East Conference Intercollegiate Sports: MEN’S: baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, swimming, track and field, wrestling; WOMEN’S: basketball, cross-country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, volleyball
Office of Admissions: 316 Washington Ave., Wheeling, WV 26003 Phone: (800) 624-6992; Fax: (304) 243-2397 Email: admiss@wju.edu Website: www.wju.edu
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Resources for preparing for college Begin preparing for college as early as your freshman year of high school when you meet with your guidance counselor to determine your high school course schedule. Remember these tips as you conduct your college search process. • Meet with your guidance counselor regularly throughout all four years of high school, beginning your freshman year, to ensure you take the right combination of courses for the types of schools in which you are interested. Consider early on if Advanced Placement (AP) or other advanced high school courses are important for admission to these schools. • Participate in extracurricular activities through your high school or in your community. Take time to commit to and meaningfully engage in a few key activities that speak to your interests and goals. • Prepare for the College Board Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I) and/or the American College Test (ACT), as well as the preliminary tests for both, the PSAT/ NMSQT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test) and the PLAN (formerly P-ACT+), as early as your sophomore year. Plan to take these tests during your second semester junior year, at the
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latest. Consider retaking these tests early in your senior year to achieve higher scores, which could directly impact admission and scholarship opportunities. • Begin researching schools in your sophomore year so that you have a list of schools to visit in your junior year. Visit college websites, utilize the college counseling office at your high school, attend college fairs and meet with admission representatives when they visit your high school. To search for a Catholic college or university, go to the National CCAA website at http://www.catholiccollegesonline. org/search.html. • Know the application deadlines and other important deadlines for scholarships and financial aid for the schools in which you are interested. Many admission applications should be submitted early in your senior year. • Take the time to understand the scholarship and financial aid process. Get a summer job and begin saving for tuition, fees, and other essentials, like books and travel. Learn about financial aid and scholarships at http://www. catholiccollegesonline.org/studentsparents/financial-aid/index.html.
HELPFUL WEBSITES: Admissions and financial aid FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid: visit https://fafsa.ed.gov/ National Association of College Admission Counselors (NACAC) visit http://www. nacacnet.org/Pages/default.aspx Catholic higher education Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities (ACCU): visit http:// www.accunet.org/i4a/pages/index. cfm?pageid=1 National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): visit http://www. ncea.org/ Testing ACT visit http://www.act.org/content/act/ en/products-and-services/the-act.html The College Board: visit https://www. collegeboard.org/ SAT: visit https://collegereadiness. collegeboard.org/sat College Preparation and Leadership Opportunities National Hispanic Institute: visit https:// www.nationalhispanicinstitute.org/ Information provided by the National Catholic College Admission Association (www.catholiccollegesonline.org).
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Financial aid in seven easy steps You, Too, Can Pay for College!
1. Set Your Expectations High
These days, paying for college is no easy feat. As college costs continue to rise — and, subsequently, disreputable companies and individuals attempt to cash in on these rising costs with scholarship scams — college-bound students and their parents have much to contend with.
Paying for college can be daunting and often deters students and families from fully exploring their financial aid options. If the cost of college overwhelms you, breathe: • Most parents and students overestimate the cost of college. Remember, not all institutions charge Ivy League prices. • While personal growth and higher learning are reasons enough to go to college, there are more practical things to consider. • College graduates can choose from more jobs and have been shown to earn $1 million more than those with only a high school education over a lifetime. The key to affording college is knowledge — know how to pay for it, and more importantly, where to look to find resources to help you afford a college education.
Real Costs A year at most colleges, especially if living costs are included, starts at about $11,000 and can exceed $65,000.
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The following seven steps will make the process of affording higher education a little less stressful and a lot less overwhelming. Just remember to take it one step at a time. Get financial planning information from trusted sources: www.studentaid.ed.gov and www.fafsa.ed.gov www.nacacnet.org.
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Explore the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid website: http://studentaid.ed.gov
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Continued from Page 32 The EFC is made up of the amount the student’s parents can pay from their income and assets and the amount the student can contribute from earnings. Savings account(s) and any amount that is being contributed as a non-repayable gift are also considered. The student and parents are responsible for paying what they can. Financial aid is intended to supplement such efforts, not substitute for them. To be considered for financial aid, you are required to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, which is available Oct. 1. Many states use the FAFSA for state grant or scholarship consideration. The FAFSA may also be used to determine institutional aid. To calculate how much financial aid you may need, use the FAFSA4caster at https:// fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/ app/f4cForm. Complete the FAFSA online, or for more information, visit www.fafsa.ed.gov.
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Some scholarships are awarded to students based on grades, accomplishments, and other personal characteristics, rather than financial need. However, few students receive scholarships out of the blue. Maximize your chances by researching scholarships
Beware of scholarship scams! Learn more at: studentaid.ed.gov/types/scams and completing the applications. Contact the financial aid offices of the colleges that interest you and ask about their merit or non-need-based scholarships. Other scholarship sources include: • Organizations that you or your family are involved in. • Corporations — ask your parents to check at their place of work. • Local volunteer organizations. • Local or national religious organizations. • National organizations relating to your talent/interests. “Full-ride” scholarships are limited. Seek a variety of scholarships to help fund
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Refer to the following resources for help as you make your way through the financial aid process: • Your high school counselor • College financial aid offices • State departments of higher education: http://www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/ index.html • The US Department of Education: www.studentaid.ed.gov • NACAC: www.nacacnet.org Other helpful sites include: • www.finaid.org: Advice and tools to help you navigate the financial aid process. • www.ibrinfo.org: Information about new federal student loan payment and forgiveness programs • www.projectonstudentdebt.org: Resources to help you and your family understand student loans and the borrowing process. Two-thirds of undergraduate students attending college in the US receive some form of financial aid. Scholarships can help pave the way to higher education as well. For more information about college admission, contact your school counselor. They want to help you make good decisions about your future. Copyright © 2016 National Association for College Admission Counseling 1050 N. Highland Street Suite 400 Arlington, VA 22201 p. 703.836.2222 800.822.6285 f. 703.243.9375 www.nacacnet.org Reprinted with permission from the National Association for College Admission Counseling, NACAC, www.nacacnet.org, 2017.
your education. To research scholarships outside of your area, look for scholarship directories in your school counseling office or online. While scholarships can be helpful in financing your college education, estimates show that families lose millions of dollars to scholarship fraud every year. Be careful, and choose your sources wisely.
6. Weigh Your Options
In spite of your hard work and research, it’s possible for a college to offer you admission, but not financial aid. Colleges are not obligated to provide financial assistance to all accepted students, so it’s a good idea to apply to at least one college whose cost is within your reach without substantial aid. You may also need to explore alternative educational plans, such as beginning your studies at a less expensive two-year community college and then transferring to a four-year college to
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Tips for college students to prevent sexual assault Take individual responsibility • Take care of yourself as well as others. • Keep an eye out for your friends. • Respect yourself and your body. • Drink responsibly. Know your limits. Drinking increases aggression, decreases comprehension, and decreases inhibition. It increases the likelihood of non-consensual sex or rape. • Speak up and step in safely if the actions or words of a friend, teammate, or Greek (fraternity/sorority) brother or sister are harmful. • Don’t blame survivors – it is never their fault.
Other tips • Determine what you want and what you don’t want and communicate your limits clearly. No one should pressure you into unwanted sexual activity. If you are uncertain about what you want, ask your partner to respect your feelings. • Know that you have the right and power to say “no” and the right and power to defend yourself against someone who won’t listen to you. If you say “no,” say it firmly and directly. • Trust your intuition. If you feel something is wrong, it likely is. Remove yourself from the situation and get to a safe space as quickly as you can. • Attend parties with friends you can trust. Agree to “look out” for one another. Try to leave with a group, rather than alone or with someone you don’t know very well. • Look for danger signals in a dating relationship. If your partner restricts your activities, isolates you from friends, and displays jealous behavior, he or she may eventually rape and/or beat you. • Talk with your friends about ways you’ve learned to prevent rape and violence. • Get consent. Respect your partner’s feelings and needs. Don’t pressure anyone to go beyond the limits she or he has set. Listen carefully to your partner and ask for clarification if your partner seems unclear or is giving you a “mixed message.” • Respect the person when she or he says “no” to sexual activity and comply.
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“No” does not mean “yes”; “no” means “no.” • If you see someone in a vulnerable position, find a non-threatening way to help. Don’t ignore a potential case of rape — get involved if you believe someone is at risk. • Be careful in group situations — resist pressure from friends to participate in or be subjected to violent or criminal acts. • Don’t make assumptions about a person’s behavior. Don’t automatically assume a person wants to have sex just because she/he drinks heavily, dresses provocatively, or agrees to go back to your room. • Don’t assume that just because your partner consents to kissing or other sexual intimacies that she or he is willing to have sex with you.
Bystander intervention and sexual assault prevention Everyone at your college or university has a role to play in preventing sexual misconduct and stalking. Bystander intervention is the most effective means of preventing an incident of sexual assault on campus. Bystander intervention involves developing the awareness, skills and courage needed to intervene in a situation when another individual needs help. Bystander intervention allows individuals to send powerful messages about what is acceptable and expected behavior in our community. When are you more likely to intervene? • You are alone in witnessing the situation or with only a few others: the more people present, the lesser the likelihood of a bystander intervening, i.e. someone else will do it. • You know how to intervene or what to do. • You are aware there is a problem and recognize the potential negative impact. • You have something in common with the victim: gender, race, or a similar situation happened to you. • You can intervene safely, without harm to yourself or others. You have witnessed active bystander behavior in the past or were helped by an active bystander.
Questions to ask during the situation • What are my available options? • How can I intervene safely? • Are there others I can call upon for help? • What are the benefits/costs of taking action? Tips and ABCs • Intervene at the earliest point possible. • Look for early warning signs of trouble. • Intervening does not necessarily mean confronting. • Ask for help. • Assess for safety. Be with others. Care for the victim. How do I intervene safely? The 3 D’s: direct, distract, delegate Definitions and examples • Direct: Tell someone directly to halt an action. “Don’t leave (the party) with her. She can’t stand up. My friends and I will walk her back to her dorm.” • “Stop hitting him. Now.” • “Stop disrespecting her. That’s harassment.” • Distract: Take someone out of the situation. Engage the person in another situation. • “Don’t I know you from psych class? Can we talk about that exam?” • “Isn’t that Ke$ha playing? Let’s go dance!” • “My car is out back. Can I give you a ride home?” • Delegate: Find others to intervene with you or for you. • Talk to the social host or bartender and enlist their help. • Find friends of those involved in the situation and ask them for their help. • Call the local police department if the situation merits.
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