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

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

Plymouth Shores University Founded 1826 in Sunberryport, MA 6,276 undergraduate students/ 2,100 graduate - Research 50 states, 75 countries Programs: Business, Medicine, Engineering – Social justice focus FA – Meets full need, 50% receive aid 92% on campus 30% accept rate 60/40 Public vs. Private 3.55 GPA un-weighted ACT – 29/SAT NCAA Division I Sports Providing out-of-state options for California P S U

Candidate Review Form StudentAcademicActivitiesPersonal Name State GPA SAT/ACT AP and Honors Core Courses SAT II/AP Exams School type School profile Grade trends Resume Leadership Persistence Summer Essay Recommendations Their story

Henry Isao Watanabe (Hank) Providing out-of-state options for California Irvine, CA Born in Philadelphia, PA, speaks Japanese Parents – Cal Tech and UCLA Galileo Science Academy Private HS- 544, 95% to 4 year, school offers AP and DE 3.74 weighted 20 core courses, plus Robotics and summer courses 4 AP, 4 Honors – Very Demanding CR 530, MA 800= 1330; Math 1 = 800, Math 2 = 800 Computer Engineering Major, Not applying for FA Computer Club (11,12), Robotics (11,12), Aerospace Inter (12) Essay – Alz Help application inspired by C-3PO and R2-D2 for Grandma Supplement – Dr Kibbler’s research Recs: GC=upward trend, Teacher= zeal for learning Discipline - probation Campus tour and college fair

Dorri Johnson Providing out-of-state options for California San Francisco, CA First Generation, Farsi, born in Iran Northpoint High School Public school, 544 Seniors, 82% to 4 Year, school offers 27 AP 3.79 GPA weighted 20 core courses, plus Journalism (Demanding) 4 Honors and 4 AP ACT = 30; CR 600, MA 500 = 1100; Communications & Journalism No to applying for FA Chief Blogger/Designer (9-12), School Newspaper (9-12), Yearbook (9-12), Iranian Youth Service 9-12) Essay about masks and beating ADD Supplement – met counselor, her interests matched w PSU Recs – GC doesn’t know her well, weak start in English Campus Tour, HS Visit, SF Preview Day

Marcela Castillo Providing out-of-state options for California Rancho Bernardo, CA White/Hispanic, parents separated, Dad PSU, Mom SDSU Academy of the Holy Child Private school – 378 Girls, 91% to 4 year, School offers 12 AP 3.61 GPA weighted 20 core courses, plus Religion (Demanding) 4 Honors and 4 AP ACT = 27; SAT = CR 680, MA 710 = 1390 Biology Yes applying to FA Komen Walk (9-12), Camp Counselor (10-12), Track Capt (9-12), research Intern (11,12), VP Students of Tomorrow (11,12) Essay about summer camp, some typos, what learned of her? Supplement short, no senior grades submitted Recs- homework is legendary Campus tour, HS Visit, SD Preview Day, track recruit

Marcela Rancho Bernardo, CA White/Hispanic Female 3.61 weighted 4 AP and 4 Hon; 20 Core; PSU GPA – 3.19 CR 680, MA 710 = 1390 Biology – Pre Med Private school HS Yes applying to FA/ Legacy Komen Walk, camp counselor, research, VP club, co-captain track, community service Essay about camp, some typos Supplement short No 7th semester Demonstrated Interest: Campus Tour SD Preview Day Track Dorri San Francisco, CA White/Middle Eastern Female 3.79 weighted 4 AP and 4 Honors 20 core courses PSU GPA – 3.41 ACT = 30; CR 600, MA 500 = 1100 Communications & Journalism Public school HS No to applying for FA ADD, Farsi at home, Blogger, school newspaper, yearbook Essay about masks, beating ADD Supplement – met admissions rep S Demonstrated Interest: Campus Tour SF Preview Day HS Visit Interview Hank Irvine, CA Asian Male 3.74 weighted 4 AP and 4 Honors 19 Core Courses (DE, Summer) PSU GPA – 3.18 CR 530, MA 800 = 1330 Computer Engineering Private HS No to applying for FA Computer Club, Robotics, Aerospace Inter Essay – Alz Help application Supplement – Dr Kibbler’s research Discipline - probation Demonstrated Interest: Campus Tour College Fair

Questions to consider Strongest curriculum? Best high school? Best test scores? Best extra curricula’s? Best essay? Best recommendations? Best character Best leadership? Best fit for Plymouth Shores University? Providing out-of-state options for California

 Ranked sixth for ‘considerable importance’ as a factor for admission decisions

Points to Ponder Providing out-of-state options for California  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?

Desired Outcomes Providing out-of-state options for California  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

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