Arch Training

Alumni Recruitment Chapter Training

Welcome to the ARCh training program. In the next few slides we will teach you how to interact with students and families by familiarizing yourself with the following information: • Ramapo College Statistics • Academics • How to Apply • Admissions Timeline • Good Recruiting Practices • And More If you have any questions about the following information, please feel free to contact Joe Niclas ‘07 at 201-684-7303 or jniclas@ramapo.edu.

Let’s Get Started!

Where is Ramapo College?

• Ramapo College has one campus located in Mahwah, NJ • Conveniently located near major highways like Rt. 17, Rt. 4, I-287, I-80, Garden State Parkway, New York State Thruway, & I-87 • 25 Miles from New York City • Less than 40 miles from Newark Liberty International and LaGuardia Airport • Tucked in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains

Ramapo College Statistics • Smallest State School in New Jersey • 5,700 Undergraduates and 300 Graduate Students • Average class size 23/ Maximum 35 (Lab Max 18) • 18:1 Student to Faculty Ratio • Academics • 5 Schools (Anisfield School of Business, Contemporary Arts, Salameno School of Humanities and Global Studies, Social Science and Human Services, & Theoretical and Applied Science) • 40 Majors • 700 Course Offerings • Top 5 Majors in Popularity – Business Administration, Biology, Nursing, Psychology, & Communications • Other Facts • 88% First Year Retention • Four Year Graduation Rate Over 68% • 87% of Graduates are Employed or in Graduate School One Year After Graduating

Admissions Info for Freshman • • • •

3.4 Average GPA on a 4.0 Scale 1160 Average SAT (verbal/math only) 25 Average ACT Composite Score Top 20% of their high school class

Applying • • • • • •

Apply online using The Common Application or Ramapo’s Web Application Online Applications go live August 1st Early Decision (Binding Contract) Deadline November 1st (will receive decision by Dec. 5th) Nursing/Biology/Scholarship Deadline December 15th General Application Deadline March 1st We are not Rolling Admission so Students will receive a decision no later than April 1st

Required Credentials • • • •

Completed Application with Essay High School Transcripts SAT and/or ACT Scores One Letter of Recommendation Minimum

Admissions Information for Transfers • 2.5 Minimum GPA • 2.0 Minimum with Associates Degree

Applying

• Apply online using The Common Application or Ramapo’s Web App • Applications go live August 1st • Nursing Deadline March 1st • Biology Deadline May 1st • General Deadline June 1st (Fall) / Dec. 1st(Spring) • Dates are subject to change (refer to webpage)

Required Credentials • • • •

Completed Application College Transcripts High School Transcripts if applicant has less than 45 credits Transfer Candidate Form (Verification of good behavior and academics at previous institution).

Yearly Cost Information • In-State Tuition: $13,388 (Full time enrollment flat fee) • Out-of-State Tuition: $22,038 (Full time enrollment flat fee) • Room and Board prices may vary depending on the meal place chosen and housing placement, but on average incoming freshmen will pay $11,500 per year.

• In-State Average Tuition, Room and Board : $25,000 per year • Out-of-State Tuition, Room and Board: $33,500 per year

On-Campus Living Includes

• Bathroom for Every Room, Suite, & Apartment (No communal bathrooms) • Air Conditioned Residence Halls • Cable Television • Carpeted Bedrooms • Complimentary Laundry Facilities • High-speed Internet Access (WiFi) • Lounges • Shuttle to Off-Campus Locations • Smoke-free environment • 24-Hour Public Safety

Other Amenities • Fitness Center • Indoor Gym • Indoor Pool • Climbing Wall • Recreation Centers • Track • Vending Machines • Computer Labs • Free Printing • IT Support • And More!

Good Practices for College Fairs • Be friendly. First impressions go a long way.

• Stay behind your table.

• Don’t call out to students, they will come to you.

• No giveaways. Pens are good, but no candy, key chains, etc.

• Honesty is the best policy. If you don’t know the answer to a question, that’s ok, just refer the student or parent to our admissions team.

• Don’t talk on your cell phone at the table.

• And of course have fun sharing your Ramapo experience with future students!

PHONE-A-THONS • Contacting Accepted Students in Your Area/Field of Study • Answering Questions or Concerns • Sharing Personal Experiences and Future Outcomes • Asking where the student ranks Ramapo among their potential schools • Making contacts with the students as some one they can reach out to.

Open House

Admitted Student Days

Open house is designed for potential applicants, and students who have already applied.

Admitted Student Days are specifically for students who have been accepted to Ramapo.

Goals :

Goals:

• Meet and greet students and families at the beginning and end of the Open House.

• Share personal experiences with students.

• Be helpful directing guests to correct locations.

• Ensure a positive experience on their visit to Ramapo.

• Generate Applications.

• Meet and greet students and families at the beginning and end of the ASD. • Share personal success stories.

• Offer contact information to students you make a connection with.

• Turn accepted students into enrolled students.

Yearly Admissions Timeline Aug

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Early Decision Deadline Nov. 1st Application Deadline for Nursing, Biology, & Scholarship Consideration Dec. 15th General Application Deadline Mar. 1st Applicants begin to receive decisions. (will receive notification no later than Apr. 1st) FAFSA available Jan. 1st Recommend completing by Mar. 1st Scholarship Notification Mar. 1st Financial Aid Awards Apr. 1st Deposit Deadline for Early Decision Feb. 1st General Deposit Deadline May 1st

Dates of Upcoming On-Campus Events Spring 2015 Fall 2014

• Admitted Student Day (3/28/15) • Phone-A-Thon #1 (3/31/15)

• Open House 9/21/14

• Phone-A-Thon # 2 (4/8/15)

• Open House 10/4/14

• Admitted Student Day (4/12/15)

• Open House 10/26/14

• Phone-A-Thon #3 (4/15/15)

• College Fairs (TBD)

• Admitted Student Day (4/19/15) • Phone-A-Thon #4 (4/21/15) • Open House (5/3/15)

Thank you for completing your ARCh training. The Office of Admission and The Office of Alumni Relations appreciate your dedication and pride in Ramapo College!

If you have any additional questions please contact Joseph Niclas at jniclas@ramapo.edu or refer to our website. http://www.ramapo.edu/alumni/arch/ http://www.ramapo.edu/admissions/ Please click here to verify completion.