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Albright College was founded in 1856. Today, we’re a nationally ranked, four-year liberal arts college. WHERE WE ARE Albright’s 118-acre campus is tucked into a residential neighborhood of Reading, Pa., a city of 80,000.
One hour to Philadelphia n Two hours to Baltimore n Three hours to New York City & Washington, D.C. n
WHO WE ARE Albright students come from all over the world to share their stories.
1,600 students n 23 states and 19 countries represented n 27% students of color n 4% international students n
Here, you’ll work personally with amazing professors. Our classes are small and interactive by design. You see, our professors want to know more than just your name. They will meet with you outside of class to go over assignments or just to be there to talk about your goals and how you’ll reach them. They care about you. After all, that’s why they chose to teach at Albright.
12:1 student/faculty ratio n Full-time faculty: 110
If your college search is in full swing, you know that the college experience actually begins well before you register for your first classes. By now, you are likely to have already daydreamed about and/or explored all the qualities your dream school should offer. So we’d like to give your research a human touch and introduce you to the faces, places and real experiences of Albright College. In this special issue of FACES, you’ll be able to follow students through every Albright Experience from first visit (including overnight) to graduation and beyond. Through these students’ experiences, you’ll get the inside scoop on what to pack for residence hall life as well as what to expect in our orientation process. You’ll walk into classrooms (vicariously, of course...) and get great advice on getting involved. We’ll cover fun (and funny) Albright traditions. Plus, we’ll talk you through internships and many other direct learning experiences. Finally, some of our students (the Faces of Albright) will let you know about their professional lives post graduation. And, of course (we hope), after you get to know Albright in print and online, you’ll come visit in person. We’d love to show you around.
ADVICE FROM THOSE WHO’VE BEEN THERE MATT BAUER: “I would tell people that everyone’s college search process is unique...so don’t listen to your friends’ stories and think that your journey needs to be identical to theirs.” MILCA MENDEZ: “Make sure you meet faculty and professors. These will be your mentors for the next couple of years, so make
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(See page 13 & 14 for more information.)
ALLEN MUMMERT: “Truly question which type of environment you will be most successful in; not only academically, but socially and personally.”
Office of Admission Albright College Thirteenth & Bern Streets PO Box 15234 Reading, PA 19612-5234
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Tel: 800-252-1856 Tel: 610-921-7700 Fax: 610-921-7294 Email: albright@alb.edu Web: www.albright.edu
MIRIAH WILSON: “Explore every type of school in every type of area (rural, suburban, urban). That way, you’ll truly know all of the options.”
Leah Best ’14 Major: History Advice: “Make sure you can see yourself mak- ing a difference in your college community.”
COME VISIT
VISIT... AND REVISIT!
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From the moment I got to Albright’s parking lot, I was greeted by so many cheerful people. From there, I would head for the registration desk, where as soon as I even began saying my first name, someone finished by saying my last name. I loved that I was always recognized! My visit typically included a detailed tour of campus but I also had the opportunity to talk to Albright students and faculty. After the tour, I’d eat lunch and ‘Albright cookies’ and then we’d head back to the car with plenty of helpful brochures. By the time I got home, I’d already be thinking of more reasons to visit again! MAKE NEW FRIENDS
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Make sure it feels like home. – Leah Best ‘14, Albright History Major
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For my overnight visit, I stayed with Brittany McLaughlin ’10. I attended two classes with her on a Friday. We had lunch and dinner together in the Dining Hall where I met her friends. They discussed Albright and helped me figure out what things I might want to be involved in on campus. I had so much fun at my overnight. And I’m still friends with Brittany today.
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Your first stop on campus is likely to be the Albright Admission Office, a friendly, fashionable hub that Albright junior Leah Best got to know extremely well when she was looking at colleges. Leah was first drawn to Albright’s student-teacher ratio, but after her first visit, her famous line to her parents was: “Albright is having (insert event)... let’s go again!” In the end, Leah visited Albright nine times.
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WELCOME TO ALBRIGHT
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Not only are Albright Ambassadors friendly and hospitable, but they help move new students into their dorm rooms. Also lending a hand are faculty and staff, making new Albrightians right at home. How’s that for rolling out the Welcome Wagon?
The Albright Lion may be a ferocious booster of Albright Athletic teams, but he’s also very welcoming to new friends. You can support Albright Athletics as well... follow the teams online at www.albrightathletics.com.
After registering and getting settled in, New Albrightians can explore the beautiful 118-acre Albright Campus and their new home. Want to see Albright for yourself? Schedule a visit: www.albright.edu/visit
Allen Mummert ’15 Major: Psychology Allen’s Favorite Quote: “Every wall is a door,” attributed to Ralph Waldo Emerson
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ALBRIGHT POP CULTURE
I want new students to know... they are truly welcome here.
POPs (our snappy acronym for “Peer Orien- tation Persons”) are students who run a special Albright orientation program required for all incoming freshmen and transfer students.
– Allen Mummert ’15, Ninja Albright Orientation leader and Philosophy/Psychology major
POPs help incoming freshmen not only learn about Albright’s campus through orientation, but in the program, new students develop lasting friendships with both their peers and their POPs.
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It was a rainy, muggy morning when Allen, now a sophomore, moved into Albright College. “I felt a mix of excitement and uncertainty,” he remembers. “I knew this was the place I wanted to be, but I didn’t know why yet.” After parking the car, Allen and his family began the trek up to his assigned residence hall, Smith Hall, where he was immediately met by his POP (Peer Orientation Person). With all of the activity in the air, Allen was surprised at how calm everyone seemed to be. “This speaks for the energy that Albright is able to create,” he says. After lunch, Allen joined other new students at the Turtle Dome (a.k.a. the Scholl LifeSports Center), where, after a convocation, he had some time to say goodbye to his parents. Then it was time to meet up with his POP group at a designated location, where the leaders of each group facilitated a lively discussion that kept everyone involved.
The POPs are a group of highly motivated student leaders selected, interviewed and then trained to create and facilitate activities during orientation and the Sneak Peek summer registration program.
Activities such as the “human knot” and “ride the pony” give new students the opportunity to be themselves and relate to others. Many students leave orientation wanting “The POPs refuse to let you head back to your room for the rest of the weekend. The program is to be a POP them- designed to integrate you into the campus as well as the community,” says Allen, a POP himself Find out how Alee balances academics, this year. “You’ll meet people that you may know for the rest of your life!” activities and athletics: selves in order to share their enjoy- www.albright.edu/aleegormley Because of his orientation and POPs, the first few days of college were challenging and lifeable experience at changing but also manageable for Allen. “They did a phenomenal job of easing my tension about Albright College the transition to college life,” he recalls. with future incom- Next year, Allen will know just what it takes to help the next class of incoming Albrightians ing freshmen. adjust to (and enjoy) their exciting new lives.
The Scholl LifeSports Center (also called the “Turtle Dome”) is the site of Convocation on Move-In Day to Albright. The Center includes an indoor track as well as basketball, tennis and raquetball courts.
New Albrightians are formally welcomed at Convocation, where an assembly of college staff greet the next class... Care to join them at our next Convocation? You can apply online at www.albright.edu/apply.
WATCH THIS: Check out our welcome video for New Albrightians at http://www.albright.edu/admission/why.html
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ACADEMICS AT ALBRIGHT
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– Milca Mendez ’15, Biology/Spanish/Pre-Dentistry Major
LIGHTING THE WAY Albright faculty thrive on pointing students in the right direction at just the right time... They are there not only to support and encourage students, but also to inspire and push them to chart their own path. Whether it’s an internship, complicated laboratory experiment or difficult reading assignment, it is wise guidance that makes all the difference in a student’s success rate. 5
Bryan Wilson ’11 in the lab with his mentor, Pamela G. Artz, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Chemistry & Biochemistry. Read how Dr. Artz’s guidance gave Bryan the tools to salvage a five-hour experiment at www.albright.edu/faces 12.
Thomas Brogan, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of the Poilitical Science Department, has been an inspiration to student Katie Donaldson since meeting him at an Albright Open House... and all thoughout her college career.
Class: 2014 ’15 Milca Mendez Major:Biology/Spanish/Pre-Dentistry History Major: Activities: theyou Gospel Choir, Advice: “YouPresident get back of what put in.” Vice President of the African-American Society Hometown: Reading, PA
Studying earlier and more regularly is advice (from a favorite Albright professor) that Milca, a biology/Spanish/pre-dental major, takes to heart. It’s worked well for the honors student. For Milca, the most difficult transition to college was learning to study every day, even if she simply reviewed information that she thought she already knew. Another secret to Milca’s success? To-do lists! “I make my lists based on due dates and how long I expect the homework or project to take — and then I get to work,” says Milca about her approach to classroom preparation. “As a student, I’ve really learned that ‘you get back what you put in.’ Albright is very rigorous, and you must be willing to put in the time.” When Milca thinks about her academic support system at Albright, she feels lucky. “I can’t imagine
CONFUSED ABOUT INTERNSHIPS? ALBRIGHT CAN HELP. Milca tells the story of her internship: “Last winter, Dr. Karen Campbell (Biology and Pre-med Advisor) helped me set up an internship at three different orthodontists. I was very excited! I didn’t know how to approach an internship, so I was nervous when I emailed Dr. Campbell. She replied with lots of suggestions and ideas not only for the winter but also for the summer. I was so relieved — it’s reassuring to know that Albright professors can help me reach my goals.”
my academic career without them. The faculty is so attentive and approachable. They always go the extra mile for me. Now, I truly understand the magnitude of my choice to attend Albright.” Milca also appreciates the power of a well-rounded curriculum. Last semester she took a Digital Media class, one of her liberal arts requirements, and was surprised to discover a whole new side to her chosen career when her professor suggested she do an ACRE (Albright Creative Research Experience) project in jewelry making with an orthodontic twist. “Wires for braces require fine tweaking, which is a skill that can also be seen in jewelry making. I had never viewed the possibility of doing an ACRE in the arts that could apply to my major, but now thanks to the well-rounded nature of the Albright curriculum, I do,” says Milca. Whether it’s securing herself an internship, studying within (or outside of) her major, or simply envisioning her forthcoming career in new ways, Milca is confident that her experiences, support and hard work at Albright will secure a bright future for her.
Theresa Gilliams, Ph.D., has likened her office to Grand Central Station and with good reason. This popular professor in the English Department always has an open door for friendly free thinkers (who are right at home at Albright).
The relationship of student Sean Kirk ’08 and Tom Watcke, Ph.D., had never been an easy one. Professor Watcke would always challenge his student... urging Sean not just to make pretty pictures, but to engage in creative problem solving.
MILCA ON MENTORSHIP “All of my professors serve as mentors for me. I know that if I have any questions or want any feedback, they are right there, willing to listen and provide input. For instance, when I was a freshman, I took Dr. Brylawski’s ‘General Biology I: Structure & Function Class,’ and I simply loved it! He confirmed that ‘Yes, I want to be a Biology major.’ His love for his subject and enthusiasm while teaching really translated for me.”
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GET INVOLVED
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Enhance your future options... get involved! – Matt Bauer ’13, Biochemistry Major
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YES, WE CAN: These busy Albright students not only give it all they have, but they give back too. They contribute to their campus and their community... They’re involved. GET TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE: For her Alternative Spring Break, Elementary Education and French major Anna Berzins got involved by becoming a volunteer at Camp Boggy Creek, part of the Hole in the Wall Gang camps co-founded by Paul Newman. The sites allow seriously ill children and their families to come to camp free of charge. “I didn’t know what to expect,” remembers Anna. “I learned all about campers’ disabilities, how families cope with their children’s disabilities on a dayto-day basis, how nurses take care of the children, and most importantly, how to treat those who 7
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are different from you. This last point is extremely important to remember as a future educator.”
Class: 2014’13 Matt Bauer Major:Biochemistry History Major: Activities: of Political the Gospel Choir, with special President program in Science Vice President of the African-American Society Hometown: Pottstown, PA
As president of the Student Government Association (SGA) and captain of the swim team, Matt Bauer literally dove right into a busy life at Albright. “I was recruited as a swimmer during the admission process to Albright but then was awarded a talent grant for singing,” he says. Which meant Matt was swimming for Albright his first week and auditioning for the choirs. By his second week, Matt headed to the activities fair at Albright, where he signed up for even more activities. BTW: Matt is also in the Honors Program and Alpha Epsilon Delta (premedical honors society).
PAGING FUTURE DR. BAUER: Matt has used his drive and focus to move along swimmingly, but with the help of Karen Campbell, Ph.D., he would also become involved in the SCRIBE program in the Emergency Department of the Reading Hospital.
“So much of your growth and development in college happens outside the classroom,” says Matt, who believes that extracurricular activities do even more than enhance life during the college years. Getting involved also boosts students’ future potential exponentially. Case in point: “My commitment to athletics and music outside the classroom was so integral in distinguishing me and making me a unique applicant to medical schools,” he says. About athletics, Matt points out that Albright’s competitive Division III status allows him to be a dedicated student and athlete (“Emphasis on student first,” he smiles). “I swim not because I am paid to, but because I love the sport and the person that it has made me.” Matt’s advice for incoming students? “Never be afraid! Albright is such a friendly place with truly unique people.”
GET ACTIVE: Kat Biehl, Psycology/Communications major, involved herself as the president of the Student Government Association. This “pop-culture addict” also worked with AC2 (the Albright Activities Council).
GET ORIENTED: Additionally, Matt is part of the elite Albright POPs corps. Matt, a Peer Orientation Person, is one of those friendly faces that welcome new Albright students and get them acquainted with their new homeaway-from-home.
The Albright College Science Center is a state-of-the-art laboratory and classroom space that boasts a newly contructed 41,000-square-foot addition. Albright offers the following science programs: biology, biotechnology, chemistry, biochemistry, GET IN TUNE: Communication/Music Business/Spanish GET IN STEP: Christy Chacko, a Biology/Latin American physics, optics, psychobiology, environmental science, environmental chemistry and major Amir Hardy took his involvement with music to Studies major and president of the South Asian Student environmental studies, and pre-professional programs in pre-med, pre-dentistry and the next level. Amir was the entertainment editor for The Association, also stages performances at the annual Albrightian and a contributing editor for Albright AM. International Student Association dinner and talent show. pre-veterinary medicine.
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TRADITIONS AT ALBRIGHT ONLY AT ALBRIGHT “Work hard, play hard” is the core ethos behind the traditions at Albright. But those traditions are infused with a signature “Albright” twist that integrates faculty support, caring staff, playful rituals and enduring student-to-student relationships. Whether enjoying Albright’s professors and administrators serving them a late-night breakfast of French toast during exam time, soaking in the stress relief of muddy oozeball games, or receiving a birthday splash in Sylvan Pond courtesy of their best friends, Albright’s FACES talk about the traditions they continue to cherish at the College.
RED CHAIRS: REST & REFLECTION “I loved my red chairs,” declares Jen Werner, a former Albright education major who now teaches 9th grade at Boyertown Junior High School West. “They were my place to read and relax away from everything else around me.” Whether relaxing by the pond or studying near the President’s Office, many Albright students would join Jen in hitting the books and enjoying the outdoors at the same time.
Discover more Albright traditions among the “101 Things To Do at Albright”: www.albright.edu/101thingstodo
PONDING: MAKING YOUR SPLASH It’s best to beware on your birthday, when your friends traditionally take it upon themselves to toss you straight into Albright’s most famous body of water, Sylvan Pond. Brittany Bartok, now a junior, remembers feeling disappointed when the pond was closed for construction during her freshman year. Oh well, maybe next year, she thought. A few weeks later, after the construction was over, her good friends tricked her and initiated Brittany into the tradition. “Once it was over, I was wet, cold and so incredibly happy,” she remembers. “I felt part of something so big at that moment.” BTW: Good friends will have a towel waiting for you after the event!
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Dive into Stephen’s blog for his latest updates: www.albright.edu/stephenthomas
OOZEBALL: MUDDINESS BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER Can you imagine a volleyball court filled deep with mud and 12 people diving around in it? Welcome to oozeball at Albright College. “It’s the most fun mess I’ve been allowed to make every year at school. The muddiness really brings people together,” says Alee Gormley, a senior. “And the bragging rights are always the most important. When I think of spring, I think of Oozeball at Albright.” The bad news? The clean-up is a bit chilly. “There’s a hose to rinse off afterwards,” Alee notes, “but its freezing!” BTW: There’s a cash prize for the muddy winners.
” Mrs. Dorothy McMillan
Lex O. McMillan III, Ph.D., President of Albright College
LATE NIGHT BREAKFAST: SERVICE WITH A SMILE What better way to prepare for finals than a hearty breakfast during study break? How about Albright’s Presidential Cabinet (including deans, directors and vice presidents) serving you a special breakfast late at night? Leah Best, a junior, always arrives for the breakfast around 9 p.m. (for a choice spot in line) in her pajamas. She also likes to see how many French Where is Brittany on her bucket list today? toast sticks she can eat. But what does Leah most love about this tradition? “It shows me that faculty care about me and www.albright.edu/brittanybartok my studies. It helps as I approach my finals.” (And the faculty clean up, too!) 10
GET EXPERIENCED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING Thoughtfully designed activities and experiences enhance in-class learning and augment Albright’s core emphasis on the liberal arts and interdisciplinary study. Experiential learning enables students to better reflect upon and articulate their knowledge and skill sets and to achieve greater personal satisfaction and professional success. See how these Albright students have leveraged these experiences to find transformative opportunities and discover new paths to achievement.
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Make the most of your experiences and share your memories as much as you can. – Miriah Wilson ’13, Biology/Pre-Vet Major
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NICHOLAS HOMA AND THE ALBRIGHT CREATIVE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE (ACRE) For the research experience of a lifetime, Nicholas Homa ’14 will be writing, recording and marketing his first full-length album for his ACRE this summer. But before he even sets foot in Sine Studios in Philadelphia, this music business major must prepare pitch-perfect raw material, writing out (rather than creating digitally) harmony and perfecting tempo and tonality. To plug into optimal distribution, he will be learning about royalty collection companies such as BMI and ASCAP, and creating several outlets where the music can be 11
Nick makes a presentation on music business.
shared, including iTunes, Rhapsody, Pandora, EPK and Facebook.
Miriah Wilson ’13 Major: Biology/Pre-Vet Favorite Class: Biology 201 Hometown: Hanover, PA
Miriah has other valuable experiences under her belt as well... like working and playing with the Albright College Lady Lions softball team. “Everyone is so supportive. We play as a team. We win as a team,” she says with a smile.
MIRIAH WILSON AND THE STUDY ABROAD EXPERIENCE IN SERENGETI “I had always thought that studying abroad would be a great experience, but was never sure if it was for me,” remembers Miriah. That was until the fall of her junior year, when she read about a Study Abroad program in Africa called “Wildlife Conservation and Management.” “Who knew I would be in Africa less than a year later? Once I got there, everything exceeded all of my expectations — you could see animals out in the open and sunflower fields that went on for miles. In our camp, we had little huts called bandas,” she remembers. Most of all, Miriah learned the priceless rewards of immersing oneself in another culture — and sharing her own.
Miriah pauses to take in the vastness of the Serengeti Plain, an experience that will likely remain with her the rest of her life.
SESILY RESCH AND HER INTERNSHIP AT THE CLINTON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY For 10 exciting weeks, Sesily Resch ’13 worked as an archivist in Little Rock, AR, with the National Archives and Records Administration. “I learned the research, reference and preservation process of Presidential archives,” says Sesily, who won the internship thanks to her previous archival work through Albright. The choice internship provided her with more than valuable experience. It helped her define the next step for her dream career working in archives. Next up for Sesily: University of Maryland’s iSchool for graduate studies in Library Science with a specialization in archives, records, and information management.
Sesily strikes a pose with President William Jefferson Clinton.
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GRADUATION AND BEYOND When you are fully engaged in your college search, graduation might seem a long way off, but go ahead – satisfy your curiosity and take a glimpse of graduation day (and beyond) at Albright College. For this Experience issue of FACES, we invite you to learn about our students’ triumphant (if mixed, for many find it difficult to leave Albright) feelings during the day of their graduation, as well as the memories and lessons that continue to inspire them for years afterward. Learn more about these young alumni (and former FACES) from past issues: www.albright.edu/faces18 Brittany McLaughlin ’10 Major: Child and Family Studies Profession: Adoption Social Worker “Albright taught me time management for my hectic life.”
Larryl Damon ’11 Major: Biology/Pre-med Profession: Research Technician
Brittany McLaughlin ’10
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Brittany remembers feeling a little apprehensive on graduation day, but also excited about her future. “I had sent my resumé to dozens of jobs and had applied to grad school, so I was just waiting for good news!” recalls Brittany. It came quickly. Brittany got hired two days after graduating, as a foster care worker, a job she continues to hold today. Besides writing child and family profiles, she regularly completes all legal paperwork to arrange for adoption through the foster care system.
This biology major had planned to attend medical school right after graduating, so when he decided to gain more medical/lab experience first, he felt nervous. That was before he was selected from 800 applicants and began working as a research technician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. “I was grateful I took my studies seriously at Albright,” says Larryl. “I love my job here at CHOP, and it will be bittersweet to leave when I start medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine this fall.”
Sean Crossley ’11 Major: Accounting, Economics and Finance Profession: Accounting Analyst
Kelly Cross ’08 Major: Sociology, Spanish, Theatre Profession: Teacher
“Because of Albright, I felt very prepared for my first job.”
“There are quite a few advantages to a liberal arts education — a resumé that pops is definitely one of them!”
Sean Crossley ’11
For Sean, graduation was bittersweet. “I hated the idea of leaving,” he reflects. “But I also knew that Albright had prepared me professionally and developed my character.” Sean didn’t have to look too far for his first interview. A mother discovered Sean as a tour guide at Albright, and asked if he had a job. Two weeks later, Sean headed to her finance firm for an interview — and landed the job. “Albright gave me an incredible skill set and mindset that I feel have contributed to my career growth at SEI Investments,” he says. 13
“I have Albright to thank for its influence on my professional endeavors.”
Kelly Cross ’08
Kelly wasn’t sure where she would be by the end of her graduation year, but the avid traveler was more than ready to explore. Five years later, Kelly now works for one of the top foreign language high schools in Seoul, South Korea, where she encourages her students to think out of the box. “I have learned that finding personal success is not the end goal,” she says, “but to challenge and encourage the future youth of the world as much as I was at Albright.”
EXPERIENCE ALBRIGHT FOR YOURSELF TALK TO AN ADMISSION COUNSELOR Check out this link to find an admission counselor who can help you learn more about Albright: www.albright.edu/counselor APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants must submit an application, essay or graded paper, academic transcript(s), counselor and teacher recommendations and SAT or ACT test results (or have a test optional interview). Transfer students can download an application or apply online: www.albright.edu/transfer APPLICATION DATES Freshmen Admission: March 1 Transfer Admission Fall Semester: August 1 Spring Semester: December 15 APPLY ONLINE www.albright.edu/applyonline FINANCIAL AID Starting in the fall of 2013, Albright College decided to meet the demonstrated financial need of all students. With this dramatic change, students will be able to make a decision about attending Albright based solely on their interest in becoming a member of an intellectually engaging, supportive and creative community. We believe talented students should select a college based on the academic profile and “best fit”, not on cost; and we bet that you agree! For further information, please refer to our web site: www.albright.edu/financialaid
DISCOVER 6O+ ACADEMIC MAJORS & PROGRAMS Accounting Accounting, Economics & Finance Africana Studies 3 American Civilization Anthropology Art Art History 3 Arts Administration 3 Asian Studies 3 Biochemistry Bio-cultural Anthropology 3 Biology n Biotechnology n General Biology Business Administration n Economics n Finance n International Business n Management n Marketing Child & Family Studies Classical Studies 3 Communications n Journalism n Public Relations and Advertising Computer Science Crime & Justice Criminology Digital Communications Digital Media 1 Digital Video Arts Economics Education 1 n Art n Early: Pre K- 4 n Foreign Languages n Middle: 4-8 n Secondary: 9-12 n Special: Master’s degree only n 4 + 1 program for Master’s English Environmental Chemistry Environmental Science Environmental Studies European Studies Evolutionary Studies 3
Family Studies Fashion n Design and Merchandising n Fashion Design n Fashion Merchandising n Costume Design Film/Video 3 French History Holocaust Studies 3 Information Systems 1 International Relations 1 Latin American & Caribbean Studies Legal Studies 3 Marine & Aquatic Science 3 Mathematics Medieval & Renaissance Studies 3 Music Business 3 Optics 1 Philosophy Photography 3 Physics Political Science Pre-Dentistry 2 Pre-Law 2 Pre-Medicine 2 Pre-Veterinary Medicine 2 Psychobiology n Applied Psychobiology n General Psychobiology n Evolution & Animal Behavior Psychology n Child Development Public Administration & Policy Analysis 3 Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Theatre Women’s and Gender Studies 1 COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS: Forestry, Environmental Management
Combinable major, which must be combined with another major 2 Pre-professional program 3 Special program or minor 1
THE RIGHT PROGRAMS Finally, we’ve included information that might help you with your choice of major(s). We even offer an Alpha Program to help students who are undecided about a major. The way we see it, you don’t need to make all your decisions right away. In terms of majors and programs, you name it and we’ve probably got it. We also have several travel courses during a January Interim for students who are ready for some academic adventure beyond classroom walls. https://albright.studentaidestimator.com
LEARN MORE ABOUT ALBRIGHT ONLINE MEET THE FACES OF ALBRIGHT www.albright.edu/faces APPLY ONLINE www.albright.edu/applyonline SEE THE COMPLETE FACES LIBRARY AND VISIT ALL LINKS IN THIS EDITION www.albright.edu/faces18 Scan the QR code with your QR reader enabled mobile device to visit the Albright College FACES 18 landing page.
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IN EACH ISSUE OF FACES At Albright, it’s all about our people. We’re on a mission to find students who think for themselves, test the waters, work hard and explore the world around them. But don’t take our word for it. See what some of our students have to say. In each edition of FACES, you’ll find real stories of real Albright people with some very real dreams. Go to www.albright.edu/faces to find out more about the Faces of Albright. You can read personal perspectives of each of the students profiled in FACES – and even join our online social network. sue
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