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College Guide [ Venturing off to college is one of life’s biggest milestones, a time when many young adults break away from their parents and pursue the education and experience that will help them become successful, free-thinking adults and land the career of their dreams. Deciding which college is the right fit takes time, so starting as early as possible and weighing a myriad of options is a must.

We’ve talked to representatives from a handful of area colleges to give you an idea of what campus life is like at their schools, what is required for admission, as well as what students can expect once they get there.

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John Brown University John Brown University is an interdenominational Christian school located in Siloam Springs in Northwest Arkansas. The 200-acre rural campus offers a variety of programs for its diverse student body.

Lauren Pemberton, JBU admissions counselor, says visiting the campus prior to applying is essential. “I think it’s important to find a place where you’re going to feel at home but also be challenged in a safe environment to ask questions,” she says.

“Developmentally, a lot takes place between the ages of 18 and 22, and you’re becoming an adult and learning about who you are. It’s good to be in a place where you can do that freely and break away, not necessarily from everything your parents taught you, but to learn about who you are as a person and

take things on on your own.”

Pemberton suggests a thorough campus visit: join classes, meet professors, talk to current students, and plan an overnight or weekend stay on campus. From September through April, JBU offers one group weekend stay each month. The visits are $10 per person, and if there are at least four prospective students arriving in one car, JBU reimburses gas money. “All of those things really help you see what it will be like to actually be here,” Pemberton says.

“Because if you’re going to invest the money and live somewhere for four years, it should be somewhere that you like.”

JBU ranked first in U.S. News & World Report’s 2013 Best Value Schools among Southern regional colleges. The school boasts an intimate learning environment

with just over 2,200 students enrolled; 1,300 of those are undergraduates, and 1,000 students live on campus. There is a 14:1 ratio of students to teachers and an average of 20 students per class. Enrollees at JBU represent 40 states and 44 foreign countries.

Of the 45 undergraduate majors offered, the top five areas of study are Engineering, Graphic and Web Design, Family and Human Services, Business Administration, and Early Childhood Education.

The minimum GPA accepted for admission to JBU is a 2.5. Applicants will need an ACT score of at least 20 or an SAT of at least 950. Pemberton suggests taking the ACT several times, as higher scores mean a greater chance for scholarships. “If they have at least a 29 on the ACT or a 1280 on the SAT with at least a 3.7 GPA, they are MEMPHISMAGAZINE COLLEGE GUIDE • AUGUST 2013 • 3

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invited to our scholarship weekend,” says Pemberton. “That puts them in a new bracket, and based on their interviews and how well they perform at our scholarship competition, they may qualify for higher scholarships.”

Pemberton says at JBU students are more than just a number. “We’re known for being nice and having a big community,” she says. “Students can expect to be invited to professors’ houses for study breaks, and the professors will get to know them on a one-on-one basis.” The school’s dean, vice president, and president are very accessible.

It’s common for them to attend school dances, help new students move in, and be available for students when they need them.

There are also a variety of extracurricular activities and ministry opportunities available for students to become further engaged. “They can also expect to probably make the best friends of their life,” Pemberton says.

“What we expect from them is to engage back. It’s a two-way thing as relationships go,” she says. “And they should be open to different ways of thinking and to really dive into that.”

For more information, visit [www.jbu.edu]

University of Alabama The University of Alabama is a studentcentered research university located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Founded in 1831 as Alabama’s first public college, UA 4 • MEMPHISMAGAZINE COLLEGE GUIDE • AUGUST 2013

is i dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service. The school has ranked r among the top 50 public universities in the a nation in U.S. News & World Report’s annual n college rankings for more than a decade and c ranked 32nd in 2013. r Setting a record high for the school, more than 33,000 students enrolled at UA m in i the fall of 2012, including international students from 68 countries and more than 6,300 entering freshman. Despite the large number of students attending classes at the 1,000-acre residential campus, UA’s faculty and staff care about each student’s success.

“We value our students as individuals, providing a personal touch both during the recruitment process and when a student is enrolled,” says Mary Spiegel, associate provost and executive director of undergraduate admissions. “Our students are not numbers in the crowd, but part of the Crimson Tide family.”

As students and their parents prepare for college, Spiegel recommends doing the appropriate homework. “It is essential to speak with the student’s high school guidance counselor about what type of institution the student is seeking,” she says.

“Research the institutions that are of interest to the student. And most importantly, visit the various campuses.”

Of the more than 200 fields of study offered at UA, the top majors based on enrollment are Arts and Sciences, Business, Engineering, Human Environmental Services, Communication, and Education.

For admission consideration at the University of Alabama, a student’s transcript is reviewed for required courses and GPA, along with ACT and/or SAT scores, including the essay and the writing score. “Sometimes, we need a more holistic review, and we request a letter from a high school guidance counselor along with a letter of recommendation from a teacher,” Spiegel says.

At UA, there are more than 350 student organizations in which enrollees can become involved. From helping plan concerts and speaker series to joining intramural teams or serving in student government, there are groups, activities, and programs that appeal to every interest.

“We expect students to understand their main focus is to be an academic success, but at the same time, we encourage them to participate in campus life by becoming involved in student organizations and taking advantage of the many activities and opportunities that the University offers,” Spiegel says.

For many undergraduates, campus life at UA includes residing at one of 18 housing communities. Nearly 30 percent of students live on campus, including over 90 percent of first-year freshmen. Housing options range from traditional dormitories with community bathrooms to suite-style dorms to full-amenity apartments. Due to the rapid increase in enrollment in recent years and a freshman residence requirement, most housing on campus is reserved for freshmen, with housing given to upperclassmen where

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Many high-achieving students have decided that the University of Memphis is the ideal place to realize their educational and professional goals.

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• Our Helen Hardin Honors Program is the largest honors program in the state.

• Our internships program has been named one of the top 10 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

• Our Living Learning Communities bring together students with similar academic pursuits.

• Facilities like our University Center, FedEx Institute of Technology, Living Learning Residence Hall and Ned McWherter Library are second to none.

• We offer abundant opportunities for academic scholarships, studying abroad, research and student leadership.

SLOANE STOCK Collierville High School graduate Junior, Accounting

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CIERRA BURNETT White Station High School graduate Sophomore, Biology (Pre-med)

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Rhodes College is a national, four-year, selective, residential liberal arts and sciences college, one of only 40 colleges and universities in North America proďŹ led in the highly respected guide, Colleges That Change Lives.

The school’s gothic campus sits on a 100-acre wooded site in the heart of Memphis.

The academic environment at Rhodes centers around small classes and an emphasis on student research and writing.

Just over 1,800 students enrolled in the fall of 2012, and over 70 percent of those experienced residence life in residence halls or on-campus apartments. All ďŹ rst-year students are required to live on campus.

About 65 percent of students spend at least one semester o campus, studying in a foreign country or in Washington, D.C., through Rhodes’ Washington Semester or Capital Semester programs. The school is consistently ranked among the nation’s “top-tierâ€? liberal arts colleges by U.S. News & World Report and ranked 52nd in 2013. “There are very few national liberal arts colleges in major cities, so that gives our students a distinctive advantage and allows them to intern and do research projects at places like FedEx, St. Jude, the mayor’s oďŹƒce, AutoZone, and all of the great places around Memphis,â€? says J. Carey Thompson, vice president for enrollment and communications. “Our students are engaged in a rigorous academic curriculum. They’re deeply committed to serving the Memphis community, and they live by an honor code.

And in a residential setting, one of the most beautiful in the country.�

Thompson suggests prospective students do their research when choosing the school that’s right for them. “Look at what dierent colleges have to oer. Look broadly and don’t fall prey to preconceived notions about what a particular college is or isn’t,â€? he says. “Make campus visits, get on websites, listen to what your friends say, but also listen to yourself and listen to what the college has to say. They’ll learn a lot if they keep an open mind and think for themselves.â€?

As with most national liberal arts colleges and selective universities, Rhodes requires a strong college preparatory curriculum and good performance in that curriculum, as well as an essay and a report of ACT or SAT scores. There is no minimum score requirement for admission, though Thompson says, “We would expect students to provide a competitive score.

The middle 50 percent of our students at Rhodes score between a 26 and a 31 on

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the ACT. That would compare favorably nationally with other selective colleges and universities.” Rhodes also requires a report of the students’ extracurricular activities, involvements, engagements, and interests.

Once enrolled, Thompson says students can expect professors who care about them and care about their intellectual growth. “They can expect a staff and a residential experience that is focused on their development as young thinkers and leaders. And they can expect to have a great deal of input into their education and what it looks like, whether they study abroad or do an internship or both, or play athletics or get involved in the music program,” he says. “What we expect of them is their engagement, their involvement, their contribution to campus life and the intellectual life on campus. We want them fully engaged in what we do here on campus and in Memphis.”

For more information, visit [www.rhodes.edu]

University of Memphis The University of Memphis is a public research university with a 1,600-acre urban campus in Memphis, Tennessee. The school 8 • MEMPHISMAGAZINE COLLEGE GUIDE • AUGUST 2013

had more than 22,000 students enrolled in the fall 2012 semester, and nearly 18,000 of those were undergraduates.

Steven Mizell, U of M admissions counselor, says what really sets the school apart from other colleges is the opportunity for internships and job placement. “With so many different companies and organizations m and support around the city of Memphis, it gives students a good opportunity to get hands-on experience as soon as they get to college,” he says. And that’s what it’s about in the job market these days: what have you done while you’re in school.

“The job market is tough. It’s more than just a degree these days,” Mizell says. “So to be able to say that you were a college freshman and you were interning with XYZ company, and you had that for four years, it really enhances your resume.” This year, U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of Memphis among the top ten universities in the nation for its percentage of students graduating with intern experience. In fall 2012, there were more than 2,300 U of M students holding internships, and among the class of 2011, more than 52 percent of students held internships before graduation.

Mizell says when choosing a college, do more than a campus tour. “So many students visit and do a campus tour during the school’s scheduled tour time, but you should try to sit in on a class and try to build a relationship with a professor or a student before you actually get there,” he says. “There are so many more things that you can learn about the campus when you take an in-depth tour.”

As with many public universities, the U of M looks at academic and extracurricular history and ACT or SAT scores when considering admission. And according to Mizell, the world of admissions requirements is ever-changing. “Students need to stay on top of that because what

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Memphis is looking for in this class may be completely different next class.”

Outside the classroom, U of M students can join more than 70 campus clubs, pledge with about 25 fraternities and sororities, or play for many recreational sports teams. With a variety of majors, student organizations, and campus activities, students at U of M have room to create their own unique experience. “Beginning at orientation, there are so many different involvement opportunities, like the Frosh Camp program,” he says. “Students can expect a blank canvas, and they can make it their own. It’s truly up to them to create their experience and shape their future.”

For more information, visit [www.memphis.edu]

Mississippi State University Mississippi State University is a public, land-grant university in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. MSU is a research institution and has garnered recognition for its research, particularly in engineering.

“We were recently recognized by the Carnegie Foundation as a very high research institution,” says Phil Bonfanti, executive director of enrollment. “We compete against some of the top research engineering schools in the country.” MSU won first place two out of the last three years in the EcoCar competition, a challenge that seeks to advance vehicle technology to reduce petroleum consumption and emissions. The school was invited by the Smithsonian to display their EcoCar on the mall for two weeks this past summer.

“What that means for students is that their professors are not just teaching them, but they are giving students opportunities to do hands-on learning in all of the research

YOU ARE UA “Even though The University of Alabama is about four hours way from my home in Memphis, I’ve found my second home here in Tuscaloosa.

Everyone on campus has so much pride in the University you just can’t help but love it here! The people are friendly, the campus is beautiful and the various opportunities to get involved on campus have really helped me make a smooth transition from high school to college life. I’ve had a great time in my first two years here at the Capstone, and I can’t wait to see where my degree from UA will take me in the future!”

–Sarah

Memphis-area students like Sarah have found a home at The University of Alabama, where talents are nurtured and friendships are made for a lifetime.

Students at the Capstone thrive in an atmosphere that fosters excellence in all aspects of life. The University of Alabama has been recognized for this excellence in academics, campus life, research opportunities and public service, as evidenced by our consistent ranking among the top 50 public universities in the nation by U.S. News and World Report. An award-winning faculty, more than 350 student organizations, and one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation all contribute to the exceptional experience that is waiting for students at The University of Alabama.

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Tennessee Tech University, with an enrollment of more than 11,000 students on campus in Cookeville, offers more than 40 undergraduate and 20 graduate programs. Across each academic discipline, TTU students work hard to make a difference today, tomorrow and throughout their lives and careers.

Dedicated, caring faculty take the time to mentor students, give them professional career advice and help them find internships in their area of interest. Faculty take an active part in campus life and culture, and students are welcomed into state-of-the-art labs to collaborate on original research.

No matter where your interests lie, Tennessee Tech has something for you. With hundreds of clubs, student activities and honor societies, you will connect with people who share your ideals or challenge you with perspectives from around the world.

Champions are made at Tennessee Tech. Find out how. Schedule a campus visit today.

Most Popular Majors, by enrollment: - Education - Mechanical Engineering - Nursing - Exercise Science, Physical Education and Wellness - Electrical Engineering

Tuition: Tuition and fees, including room and board, are approximately

$15,000 a year. Nearly two-thirds of all students receive some form of financial aid, either from the state or federal government, the university or private funds.

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TTU Golden Eagles:

- The Center for Manufacturing Research

Tennessee Tech has 14 NCAA Division I teams, including men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, and golf, and baseball, softball, football, soccer, track and tennis. TTU is part of the Ohio Valley Conference.

- The Center for Energy Systems Research

- The Center for the Management, Utilization and Protection of Water Resources

About Cookeville: The hub of the 14-county Upper Cumberland region, Cookeville is a town of about 25,000 people. Less than five hours from Memphis and about an hour from Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee Tech is surrounded by dozens of state parks, lakes and outdoor recreation venues. With plenty of shopping and dining options and a vibrant art scene, Cookeville blends the best of rural and urban living.

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TTU is located in Cookeville, Tenn., less than five hours from Memphis (midway between Nashville and Knoxville). Cookeville is located on the Highland Rim of the Cumberland Plateau, an area that abounds in natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

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labs and facilities that we have,” Bonfanti says. MSU also takes pride in their service.

“We have the Service Dawgs and the Maroon Volunteer Center, and through both of these centers, our students have opportunities to work on projects like Habitat for Humanity and other local projects, but also larger projects,” Bonfanti says. “We sent crews of students to both Hattiesburg and Tuscaloosa when the tornados hit recently.”

For admission, MSU looks at ACT or SAT scores and the student’s freshman to junior six-semester high school transcript, considering their GPA and ensuring that the student has taken the necessary college preparatory curriculum. “It’s never too early to get serious about your studies, even in junior high,” Bonfanti says. “Grades matter, particularly for admissions and scholarships, from 9th grade on.”

Bonfanti suggests visiting campuses in sophomore or junior year of high school, and he says there are three main things to consider. One: Can I afford it? Keep in mind that it will become more affordable the better your grades are. Two: Do they have a variety of majors? “Statistics say students change their minds about three times on average,” Bonfanti says. “So not only look to see if the college has your major but does the college have a breadth of majors? A school like MS State has more than eight different colleges with 80 different majors and concentrations, so if you change your mind, we can accommodate.” And three: Get a feel for the culture. “We call ourselves the Bulldog Family, where many other schools call themselves a nation, and that says something about how we view ourselves,” Bonfanti says. “You could draw a circle around Memphis, looking at schools within a 200-mile radius. All of them offer a great

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education, but they have unique cultures. It’s worth asking, ‘What kind of experience am I going to get along with that education?’”

MSU offers many opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun. Students are able to learn in different environments through the study abroad or national student exchange programs. They can gain work experience through internships and co-ops or join one of more than 380 clubs.

And they’ll have a chance to meet people from all over the world. The school’s 20,000 students represent 50 states and 80 different countries. “We’re going to expect them to join something, to get to know people, to be active, to go to games, and to take advantage of all the opportunity that we’re going to make available to them,” Bonfanti says. “We also expect them to graduate and go on and be successful. That’s our success, so that’s what we want them to do.”

For more information, visit [www.msstate.edu]

University of Mississippi - DeSoto In 1996, Northwest Mississippi Community College and Ole Miss formed the 2+2 program to allow NWCC students to complete their first two years of study at Northwest and then transition into the last

John Brown University numerous study-abroad programs such as Irish studies, German studies, and European art tours as well as mission opportunities around the world.

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JBU has a beautiful campus in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. It’s a great location in the middle of the U.S. with an excellent airport just 25 minutes away. Northwest Arkansas is one of the best places in the country to start a career right now. Our students and graduates have tremendous opportunities here.

Founded: 1919 Current Enrollment: 2,215 Student-faculty ratio: 14:1 Undergraduate degrees: 40 majors Master’s degrees: 8 Advance completion degrees: 3 Expertise: Engineering, Graphic Design, Biology, Digital Media Arts, Family and Human Services, Construction Management Distance from Downtown Memphis: 350 miles

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two years with Ole Miss at the NWCC campus. Since then, the school has grown from just a handful of enrollees in the first class to now more than 900, graduating more than 300 students in May. For admission consideration, a student will need to complete the first two years of college since the university only offers junior and senior-level courses. They will look for a minimum GPA of 2.0 along with about a 30hour minimum core of transfer coursework.

UM - DeSoto accepts transfer credit from most accredited universities or community colleges.

“The degree that a student earns if they attend the Southaven campus is no different from a degree that someone would have if they attended our main campus at Oxford,” says Daniel Christian, DeSoto regional admissions counselor. “Students are held to the same level of rigor and preparedness.”

Most of the students who attend the UM - DeSoto campus are adult students who need flexibility with their work schedule, or they have roots here and can’t pick up and move to a main campus. The school offers day classes, night classes, and some online classes to accommodate people who need that type of flexibility. Their degree programs range from accounting and business to social work and general degrees. They also offer graduate degrees.

“We have a long tradition of academic excellence in Mississippi, and the regional campus allows the university to extend out and serve students, not only in Northwest Mississippi, but also gives students throughout Southwest Tennessee and Eastern Arkansas a chance to have the Ole Miss experience,” Christian says.

The school is renowned for the academic programs offered. “We offer the bachelor’s of accounting here at the regional campus, and Ole Miss has been ranked by the Public Accounting Report as the number nine accounting degree in the nation,” says Christian. “So a student could actually complete a nationally elite degree right here in Southaven, Mississippi, one that is a better degree than even some Ivy League schools are offering.”

UM - DeSoto students can expect to find faculty that are student-centered. “Our class sizes are a little smaller than most normal campuses. Usually a big class would be 20-25 students,” Christian says. “So they get a lot more attention from their faculty, and our faculty do have the same amount of demand as any faculty on our main campus, so students can expect to be held to the same level of rigor for any of our courses.”

Students should be aware that they are going to be entering university-level coursework, and the demand on them will reflect that.

For more information, visit [www.olemiss.edu/southaven]

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Setting Yourself Up For Success Things to consider when choosing a major.

by Shara Clark Though students should consider the job market and earning potential when choosing a major, Dr. Russell Wigginton, vice president for external programs at Rhodes College, says he would not encourage students to let that be the determining factor when deciding what direction to take academically. Exploring the fields you enjoy, as well as areas you may not yet have experience with, can help you find the right fit and lead you to the professional success you desire. Wigginton suggests students treat their first three or four semesters of college as a period of discovery to find out what they enjoy and where they can best apply their skill set.

“You’re doing yourself a disservice if you have not taken a wide range of courses early in your college time to see what the best combination is for what you enjoy and what you’re good at,” Wigginton says. By only taking courses in a couple of different areas, you’re only considering a small aspect of finding that best combination, so taking

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courses across disciplines will aid in the discovery process.

“Students should choose at least one class that goes against their tendencies or their instincts, one they wouldn’t normally pick out, in a discipline or a department that they don’t know much about,” says Wigginton. “Intellectual curiosity and stimulation is an important part of determining what your major is going to be because you really do give yourself a chance to find out what your skill set is or the attributes of your skill set that might be applicable to what you do professionally.”

Ultimately students want to fastforward to professional success. “They want to get to this magic job space, and they don’t know what that magic job is, so they’re often just looking for security,” he says. “But when you look at the people you think of as successful in their professional lives, they are usually good at what they do because they love what they do.”

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hours to declare one, and until you have enough hours to declare one, you should be in discovery mode. “Time and time again, what we know, what we hear, what gets proven in the data as we measure professional success is that, for example, that chemistry major who took a lot of religious studies classes, once they are a research physician, they talk about how much those religion courses mattered to them and how that shaped their thinking about what they do even outside of these

sort of limited parameters,” Wigginton says. “So that whole sense of using both sides of your brain and being able to think about situations from multiple perspectives is something you’ll hear successful people talk about. You’re not going to get that if you zero in on something too fast and don’t give yourself enough exposure to what the other possibilities are.”

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Paying the Way

by Shara Clark One of the most important things to consider when planning for college is how you’re going to pay for it. Of course, starting a continuing education fund or savings account early is suggested, but for those who haven’t been able to save up enough to cover their college education, there are options available for financing. Scholarships and loans aid many students in paying for tuition, books, and other expenses.

Steven Bennett, financial aid advisor for the University of Mississippi - DeSoto, says students aiming for scholarships should pay close attention to their scholastic performance beginning in high school.

“Students should really focus on their academics because most scholarships nowadays are focused on high school GPA and test scores. The majority of scholarships that pay a significant amount require that a student have a 3.0 or a 3.5 overall high school GPA.” In addition, most scholarships require continuous enrollment or consecutive semesters of enrollment in college for continued eligibility, so students are encouraged to be aware of the stipulations involved with scholarships awarded to them.

All students, even those who think they may not need financial aid, are encouraged to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). “A FAFSA is going to provide you the means of qualifying for grants or loans depending on your financial situation,” Bennett says.

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