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HIGHER EDUCATION Fall 2018 College Planning guide

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Looking for a college with outstanding academics, affordable tuition, and an incredible campus atmosphere that’s close to home but not too close to home?

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West Chester University!

West Chester University is a leading public university that excels in teacher education, business, health, natural and social sciences, music and the arts.

Founded in 1871, WCU is home to just over 17,000 students and offers more than 180 undergraduate and graduate programs.

West Chester University has opportunities everywhere you turn, and as the fourth largest college in the Philadelphia area, the sky is the limit.

If you think you’ll be a number at WCU—you’re right, you’ll be number one. That’s because faculty members, never graduate assistants, teach in every classroom every day. And thanks to the 19:1 student to faculty ratio, building meaningful relationships with your faculty members is a breeze.

Looking for other ways to get involved on campus and beyond? WCU has one of the largest NCAA Division II programs in the country; more than 280 clubs and organizations; and more than 670 study abroad options. So, whether you’re an athlete or a super fan, into traveling or the marching band, WCU has something for you! Campus is always buzzing with activity including more than 200 events each year.

West Chester University is ranked and recognized as both a top regional university and a top public school in the north, a top school for veterans, a top 100 best buy, among the best online MBA programs in the nation, and one of the top universities for cybersecurity. And, with tuition and fees for out-ofstate students starting at under $21,000—WCU is also affordable.

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Road Trip Worthy in Every Season

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HIGHER EDUCATION Table of Contents West Chester University................................. S.2-.3 Open House Calendar........................................S.5 Canisius College ................................................ S 6 Nassau Community College...............................S.7 Queensborough Community College ........ .S.8-9 Central Connecticut State . .......................S.10-11 Monmouth University..................................S.12-13 Marymount University.......................................S.14 Adelphi University..............................................S.15 Long Island University Post .............................S.16 New England Institute Of Technology............S.17 Neumann University..........................................S.18 Wells College......................................................S.19 Lawrence Tech ..................................................S.20 James Madison University ...............................S.21 Long Island Business Institute..........................S.22 Molloy College.............................................S.23-24

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Open House Calendar

Open Houses: October 14, 2018; October 28, 2018 Application Deadlines Early Action: November 1, 2018 Regular Admission: March 1, 2019 Virtual Tour Link: https://www.canisius.edu/virtual-tour

Open House: October 28, 2018 Application Deadlines Fall Entry: May 1, 2019 Virtual Tour Link: http://www2.ccsu.edu/visit/schedule_a_tour.php

Open Houses: September 29, 2018; November 10, 2018 Application Deadlines Early Action: November 1, 2018 Regular Decision: January 15, 2019 Virtual Tour Link: jmu.edu/visit

Open Houses: September 30, 2018 (Mullarkey Hall); November 4, 2018 (Tilles Center for Performing Arts) Application Deadlines Early Action: December 1, 2018 Regular Decision: Rolling Deadline Virtual Tour Link: http://www.youvisit.com/tour/liupost

Open Houses: October 26, 2018; November 16, 2018; November 30, 2018 Application Deadlines: June 30, 2019 Virtual Tour Link: www.youvisit.com/ltu

Open Houses: October 20, 2018; November 11, 2018 Application Deadlines Early Action: December 14, 2018 Regular Decision: March 1, 2019 Virtual Tour Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/MarymountUniv

Open House: November 11, 2018 Application Deadlines Early Action: December 1, 2018 Regular Decision: Rolling Deadline Virtual Tour Link: https://www.molloy.edu/about-molloy-college/virtual-tour

Open House: October 7, 2018 Application Deadlines Early Action: December 1, 2018 Regular Decision: March 1, 2019 Virtual Tour Link: http://www.youvisit.com/monmouth

Open House: October 28, 2018 Application Deadlines Regular Admission: Rolling Deadline Virtual Tour Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhj3uC5NMdI

Open House: October 28, 2018 Application Deadlines Regular Admission: Rolling Deadline Virtual Tour Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/CUNYQueensborough

Open Houses: October 6, 2018; October 8, 2018; October 20, 2018; November 12, 2018; November 17, 2018 Application Deadlines Early Action: December 15, 2018 Early Decision: December 15, 2018 Regular Admissions: March 1, 2018 Virtual Tour Link: http://www.youvisit.com/wells

Open Houses: September 29, 2018; October 20, 2018; November 10, 2018 Application Deadlines Regular Decision: Rolling Deadline Virtual Tour Link: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/wcupa Open House: November 4, 2018 Application Deadlines Regular Admission: Rolling Deadline Virtual Tour Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzNuGd8EcHE

Open Houses: September 30, 2018; November 17, 2018 Application Deadlines Regular Admission: Rolling Deadline Virtual Tour Link: https://www.youvisit.com/tour/neumann

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A Canisius education will inspire you on every level. You’ll explore what you love, pursue it with intensity and forge your own path to success.

Along the way, you’ll discover more about yourself, the world and your purpose in it. It’s this deeper learning that will transform you into a leader who can make a positive difference– no matter where life takes you.

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Looking for the perfect urban campus?

Take a closer look at Canisius College.

Buffalo, New York’s second-largest city, is much more than spicy chicken wings and underdog sports teams. From The New York Times to The Times of London, the Great Lakes metropolis is getting rave reviews for its vibrant waterfront, lavish architecture, ethnic neighborhoods and proximity to Niagara Falls. It’s one of the best midsized cities for college, according to the American Institute for Economic Research. It’s also home to Canisius, a top-rated private college in the Northeast.

Located in Buffalo’s historic Hamlin Park district, the premier institution is one of the nation’s 28 Jesuit universities. Blending liberal arts and pre-professional programs, Canisius is grounded in a 500-year Jesuit tradition of academic excellence and service to others. Students work with faculty who are both experts in their field and mentors devoted to student success.

Through a challenging liberal arts core, diverse electives and a variety of beyondthe-classroom experiences, students learn to think critically and lead with confidence.

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Exceptional academics and individual attention An average class size of 17 and a student-faculty ratio of 11-to-1 means that students aren’t just a number. With over 100 academic programs, including many that are nationally recognized, students graduate well-prepared for their chosen careers. For the extra-ambitious, Canisius offers a rigorous Honors curriculum with

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numerous opportunities for academic enrichment.

Noteworthy institutional outcomes Pre-professional advantages include high-profile internships, a network of 49,000 active alumni and partnerships with 3,600 companies and organizations. For the past six years, Canisius pre-health students have achieved a nearly 90% acceptance rate to medical and dental schools, while the college’s pre-law students have achieved acceptance to law programs at a similar rate for the past eight years. Canisius also tops the list for undergraduate business, achieving exceptional outcomes for i n-demand fields such as finance and accounting. U.S. News & World Report ranks both programs in the top 10% nationally among small private institutions.

An urban setting and a welcoming campus From nearby Delaware Park and the eclectic Elmwood Village to downtown’s Canalside district, Canisius is part of a dynamic urban landscape. Students can use two on-campus Metro stations, and also receive free bus and rail passes.

To learn more, view the interactive brochure at canisius.edu/viewbook.

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Colleges and universities around the nation continue to report record applications, and record-low acceptance rates, Many experts believe this new paradigm reflects the ease of using the Common Application.

Acceptance rates in the neighborhood of six percent continue to dominate the headlines.

While there’s no getting around the surge in college applications, there are ways for savvy students to improve their admissions odds.

dence, acts as one of many “tips” in the admissions process at Harvard. All other things being substantially equal, he said, legacy status can “tip” an applicant into the group of accepted students.

Harvard is not alone in granting admission to legacy applicants at a more favorable rate. The children of alumni generally make up 10 to 25 percent of the student body at selective institutions.

Richard D. Kahlenberg drew attention to the issue of legacy admissions in a book he edited "Affirmative Action for the Rich: Legacy Be A Legacy Preferences in College Admissions". A study While you can’t pick your parents, you may conducted by Princeton’s Thomas Espenshade, be able to pick your parent’s school. It is not showed that legacy status added the equivalent unusual for legacy applicants to be granted of 160 SAT points (on the old 1600 point SAT admission at rates several times higher than the scale) to a candidate’s test score. William Bowen, overall pool. of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and col Harvard Dean of Admissions and Financial leagues found that, within a given SAT-score Aid William R. Fitzsimmons ’67 told The Harvard range, being a legacy increased an applicant’s Crimson that the college’s acceptance rate for chances of admission to a selective institution legacies has hovered around 30 percent — by nearly 20 percentage points. Based on this more than four times the regular admission rate formula a student whose other factors placed — in recent admissions cycles. Fitzsimmons also him in the 40-percent chance of admissions said that Harvard’s undergraduate population is category would have nearly a 60-percent chance comprised of approximately 12 to 13 percent if he/she were a legacy. legacies, a group he defined as children of Harvard College alumni and Radcliffe College Apply early alumnae. (The figure may be significantly higher If you have decided conclusively on a firsthad children of Harvard graduate school alumni choice college, and your credentials are ready, been included, along with the children of applying Early Decision can give you a significant Harvard University employees.) advantage in the admissions process. For schools Fitzsimmons told the Crimson that legacy that offer Early Decision, it is not unusual for status, in addition to factors such as place of resi- admission rates to be two to three times higher for

There is not just one college that is right for you. The college search involves looking for opportunities that match your needs, interests, and abilities — your profile, as a student and as an individual personality.

ED applicants than for the regular decision pool.

Some schools post these admission stats on their web sites. Sometimes you’ll find this information published in articles in the student newspaper.

While some admissions officers have stated that early applicants tend to be better qualified, admission experts generally agree that there is still a meaningful advantage to applying early at most schools.

While your best shot is generally at schools with binding ED programs, you still can often improve your odds by applying Early Action or early in the rolling admissions process.

Demonstrate interest High on the priority list at most college

admissions offices is “yield”. Yield is the percentage of admitted students who enroll. It is considered a measure of the school’s desirability and is a factor in most of the popular college rankings.

Colleges can increase their yield by admitting more students through early decision programs (close to 100 percent typically enroll) and by extending offers of admission to students who they consider more likely to attend because they have demonstrated high levels of interest.

“Demonstrated Interest” is a relative term and a source of confusion to many applicants.

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A Short Distance To A Promising Future At Queensborough Community College

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ocated in Bayside and just minutes from Nassau County, Queensborough is home to a community of dedicated faculty and staff, professional mentors, and a diverse student body. We offer many award-winning degree programs, exciting student activities, competitive athletics programs and academic outreach opportunities extending beyond campus and into New York City. After earning an Associate’s degree from Queensborough, students transfer easily to a CUNY senior college or any other four-year college to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Queensborough is renowned for its more than 40 academic programs including 10 Dual/Joint programs and its award-winning Queensborough Academies, which feature enhanced advisement and High Impact Practices leading to deeper, meaningful learning.

Faculty And Programs To Inspire You The Queensborough Academies offers a wide choice of academic and career opportunities from Business, Health-Related Sciences, Liberal Arts, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), to the Visual and Performing Arts Academy (VAPA).

Once you are enrolled in an Academy, you will be paired with a personal Queensborough Academy Adviser dedicated to helping you reach your academic and career goals.

All of our academic programs provide opportunities for scholarly research to complement in-class learning.

Peers And Activities To Engage You Our 40+ clubs and organizations serve as outlets for exploring your talents and interests. We field 14 women’s and men’s

varsity teams, ten of which have recently won CUNYAC championships.

help pay for college, but to motivate you on your path to the career of your choice.

Empower Your Future Join the ranks of our alumni who go on to enroll at prestigious 4-year institutions such as Baruch College, Columbia University, Queens College, and others. When you begin your career, you will be connected to a network of more than 72,000 successful alumni.

Queensborough Community College’s tuition rate is just a fraction of other public and private institutions, and, because of its affordability, nearly 90% of students graduate without student debt after receiving a quality education. In addition, Queensborough offers an array of scholarships and internship opportunities designed to not only

Student Spotlight Mateo D. Sàenz, Winner of the National Science Foundation Research Award Since Mateo was a young boy, he was curious about medicine. After emigrating to the U.S. at age seven, his curiosity grew and years later turned into a passion which led him to Queensborough, where he is studying Biotechnology and Engineering Science.

Soon after his academic career began at Queensborough, he started working with

the College’s outstanding faculty mentors in scientific research. Under their guidance, he presented and published a paper in the Columbia Undergraduate Research Journal, a prestigious peer-reviewed journal.

He continued his research in the College’s Advanced Manufacturing and 3D Printing Lab where he works tirelessly on innovative thinking. His 2017 Innovation Challenge Research Project: Eagle- I, is a biotechnology sensing drone system that can assist public safety responders detect gunfire and reduce crime response time.

The project was among the winning pitches presented at the fall 2017 CUNY Innovation Challenge, designed to provide students with real-world, hands-on learning experiences and to successfully transfer their knowledge into creating products and services that benefit society.

Mateo and his team are building a prototype in the 3-D printing lab with biotech sensors and cloud connectivity with AI. Mateo’s plans for the future are to continue doing research and to create a new way to save and improve lives.

Now, as a participant in the National Science Foundation I-Corps Program, Mateo will be investigating potential customers, travelling to diverse companies and organizations, and working on his business model canvas.

“Thank you for the wonderful experience that is the academic and student life at Queensborough Community College. I know anything is possible in this community of infinite possibilities.”

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ne of Connecticut’s premier comprehensive public universities, Central Connecticut State University offers one of the highest-quality educational programs in the region. CCSU professors work hard to connect with all of their students and provide them the personal attention they need for academic success. As one student notes, “There are great professors at CCSU, and they will help you every step of the way.”

CCSU professors are dedicated scholars and have earned national and international awards for their research, but they consider teaching their first calling. Experts in their fields, they know how to make learning exciting and rewarding.

Our low 16:1 student-faculty ratio keeps most classes small: nearly half have 20 or fewer students. This ensures that professors get to know their students as individuals.

We offer more than 100 majors — a breadth and depth of academic programs that few other institutions offer. And those programs are exceptionally good. When we recently asked our alumni who had graduated three to five years ago to evaluate their majors at Central, 91% indicated “Good” to “Excellent,” and nearly 70% rated theirs “Very Good” to “Excellent.” That’s an extraordinary testament to the quality of our programs and the teaching of our professors.

CCSU is committed to providing an excellent and affordable education. According to Schools.com, CCSU takes “the #1 spot in the state for its raw affordability of tuition and fees.” We’ve also been working hard to increase financial aid. Since 2006, the amount awarded has doubled to nearly $100 million. Last year we awarded more scholarships than ever before: over $1.3 million was provided to some 900 students. Our aim is even higher this year: more support for more students.

Our NCAA Division I programs are a major source of campus pride and excitement. Blue Devil football, men’s basketball, women’s and men’s soccer, men’s track and crosscountry, and our women’s swimming & diving teams have been frequent Northeast Conference Champions. CCSU also offers many intramural and club sports, plus several fitness centers and playing fields for recreation. With more than 130 student clubs, you’ll find there’s always something to do at CCSU. The campus is unusually beautiful, with new and reno-

vated academic buildings mixing with classic collegiate architecture. CCSU offers one of the most attractive, convenient, and modern campuses in the state.

You’ll also find a strong and growing sense of connection at Central, where new and enduring friendships are formed and where all are welcomed and supported. We take pride in our connections to each other, and we work to extend those connections outward to the communities around us for service learning and internship and job opportunities, as well as for fun and entertainment. There’s something special about Central that reaches back to our beginnings in 1849.

Our distinguished alumni include successful businessmen and women, the first Latina state supreme court justice, CEOs in a wide range of industries and corporations, leading academics at national universities, award-winning educators and educational leaders, and trainers and coaches at high schools and colleges, as well as top NFL and MLB

teams, journalists, novelists, and artists. You’ll find a network of loyal alumni who will not only inspire you by their accomplishments but who will also be eager to reach out to you to provide job- and career starting advice and welcome you as a future loyal Blue Devil alum!

To learn more, please visit ccsu.edu. See for yourself all that CCSU has to offer by scheduling a campus tour at 860-832-CCSU (2278) or via e-mail at admissions@ccsu.edu.

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About an hour from New York City and Philadelphia, and five minutes from the golden beaches of the Jersey Shore, a tight-knit group of students are doing some extraordinary things. They assemble in the residence and academic halls of Monmouth University, where historic and modern architecture blends with stunningly landscaped grounds to create what BuzzFeed calls one of the most beautiful campuses in the world.

Getting your hands dirty, at least metaphorically

From the sea to C Major, opportunities of a lifetime

At Monmouth, they believe learning, and life, are richer when you step out of your comfort zone and expose yourself to new experiences and people.

It’s a place where the classroom is only the beginning of your education. So, every student is required to participate in Experiential Education, completing at least one hands-on course in their major or minor through an internship, service learning or corporate project, cooperative education placement, or through the study abroad program.

Surf and sand aren’t the only perks of a campus a stroll away from the Atlantic. With Monmouth’s Marine and Environmental Biology program and the Urban Coast Institute (featuring a beautiful, new, 49-foot research vessel, the Nauvoo), the opportunities for undergraduate research are as vast as, well, the ocean. Megan O’Donnell, BS, ’16 took full advantage, “Aside from the research I have participated in here at Monmouth, the faculty also helped me network at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Marine Science Lab on Sandy Hook and with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP)...Getting involved in different research opportunities and beginning to network has been invaluable.”

Through Monmouth’s alternative spring break program, Rachel Connors ’14 spent 11 days building a new school for poverty-stricken children in Guatemala. She also spent four months in London studying communications and psychology (and exploring Europe in her down time). “To be able to fully immerse myself in different cultures was thrilling, freeing, and entirely unforgettable,” she said.

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Few schools have their own recording label or an affiliation with the Grammy Museum, and only one has Bruce Springsteen’s Archives. Music, and the music business, are a big deal at Monmouth University. Internships, performance opportunities and the chance to interact and network with industry players abound. Just ask Mark Rodriguez, Music Industry major, class of 2020, “It’s not just the music or the business aspects of this program—it’s both combined that makes it special. From sitting in on jam and recording sessions to managing a band in the applied industry class, you really gain insight into both the promotional and creative sides of the word of music.”

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by institution.

Many schools place a moderate or high value on “level of interest” while other colleges state that it is does not factor into their admissions equation. You may find clues about how individual institutions value demonstrated interest on the school’s web site.

There are many ways for students to demonstrate interest without going overboard and making a negative impression or annoying the admissions staff. These include: joining the school’s mailing list; writing strong college-specific supplemental essays that include specific (well researched) features and programs of the institution that appeal to you; visiting the school (make sure you sign in); a productive (carefully crafted, without pestering) email dialog with an admissions officer, coach or professor; an oncampus or alumni interview (even when optional); in-person conversation and follow-up at college fairs and high school visits (remember to leave your name, contact information and resume, if you have one prepared); sending a well-written thank you note (email or handwritten); and applying early.

Don’t be afraid to contact a university if you are looking for additional information not available on the school’s web site. Many universities make a record of personal contact, and may use it in their decision-making.

Excel on the SAT and ACT While most U.S. colleges and universities use a holistic admissions process, standardized test scores are an important factor at the majority of institu-

tions and are considered a measure of the school’s selectivity. Compiled scores (i.e. 25th, 50th, 75th percentile) can often be found on the institution’s admissions web site and in various guidebooks.

What many applicants don’t know is that a large number of institutions “super score” (utilize the applicant’s highest section scores from all testing dates) for evaluative and reporting purposes, giving those who improve their scores by taking the test(s) multiple students a possible advantage. Often the standardized test policy can be found on the admissions web site.

Students interested in attending institutions that “super score” often gain an advantage by taking both the SAT and ACT multiple times.

Understanding the score use and reporting requirement for all the schools you are considering is important when evaluating this strategy.

Differentiate yourself — your hook Most U.S. colleges and universities seek a diverse student body. Geographic diversity is considered important at most institutions which can favor applicants from less represented areas.

Background, experiences, talents and interests are other areas of diversity. Having a desirable “hook” can help you stand out from the competition.

Perfect your essays Plan, carefully draft, and ask someone to proofread your personal statements. Make them interesting, appropriate and enjoyable to read!

Give concrete examples of things you’ve done to back up your claims. Make sure your essays portray you in a positive manner and allow the readers to get to know you. A compelling essay

should leave the reader thinking, “this applicant is likable; he/she would be an asset on campus and a great fit for our school.”

Check your application for accuracy and consistency “And that’s why I am interested in studying biomedical engineering at XYZ.” Sounds good?

Well, XYZ University doesn’t offer biomedical engineering. Worse yet, the essay was sent to ABC College. Admissions staffers will tell you it is not unusual for applicants to craft and recycle essays without carefully reviewing the contents.

Essays that contain incorrect assumptions are not uncommon. Mistakes resulting from poor preparation often lead to rejection.

Proofread your application Often, students are so eager to submit their applications that they don’t take the time to review them carefully. Admissions officers are known to share amusing examples of glaring errors that may indicate a lack of attentiveness, maturity or interest. One student completed the entire application in lower case. Another student wrote that he was “Predator” of the high school newspaper. Keep in mind that spell check programs miss many mistakes!!

Don’t slack off during senior year When admissions officers are on the fence about an applicant, senior year performance is known to make a difference. The student pursuing a challenging curriculum with strong grades is likely to be selected over someone less ambitious or accomplished.

Keeping up the momentum during senior year can also land you in the admit pile from the wait list. Students usually don’t think of the wait list when they apply for admission, but given the large number of applications and hard-to-predict enrollment, the wait list is a key component of the new paradigm!

Take interviews seriously Many colleges and universities offer admission interviews. They vary by school — “optional”, “on-campus”,“alumni”,“informational”,“evaluative”, “combination informational / evaluative”. (This information is generally available on a school’s web site.) Regardless of how the interview is described, it is at the very least an opportunity to convey your interest and enthusiasm, as well as to make a positive impression.

Prepare as if you were applying for a job.

Consider what questions you’ll be asked in advance, and come prepared with a list of appropriate questions. Don’t ask for information easily obtained by researching the school. Interviewers usually submit a report that is used for admissions purposes. At many schools, students who interview are admitted at a significantly higher rate.

Check the school’s web site in advance for information about scheduling an interview.

Some institutions have deadlines that are easy to miss. Scheduling an interview at the last minute may telegraph to the school that it is not your top choice, and that you would be less likely to enroll if admitted.

Founded in 1950, Marymount University is a private, coeducational Catholic university offering bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. A diverse, closeknit international community of learners, Marymount’s main campus in suburban Arlington, Virginia is just a few metro stops from the historical, cultural and national/international resources of Washington, D.C. The new technology-rich Ballston Center reflects the interactive, collaborative environment Marymount provides students.

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A Marymount values-based education promotes development of the whole person, offering real-world preparation within a full range of majors that serve today’s emerging, essential and exciting career tracks (such as biology, business, cybersecurity, education, fashion design, criminal justice, interior design, nursing and information technology). Student-centered education is marked by small classes, faculty engagement and research collaboration, internships for every undergraduate (many with renowned D.C. institutions), and study abroad to foster a global perspective.

First-year students live on campus, close to classes, libraries, art galleries, recreation, cultural events and sports. Marymount fields 21 NCAA Division III teams (basketball, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, volleyball, golf, cross country, swimming, triathlon and, beginning in 2019, track & field and tennis ). A commitment to service and leadership is at the heart of all campus organizations.

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You’ll Receive a Personalized Education Thanks to its small classes—with an average of 21 students per class and a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio—the University’s award-winning, dedicated professors know your name. It’s said that Adelphi is big enough to give you choices, small enough to feel like home.

Exposure to a Wide Range of Academic Programs You’re sure to find what you’re looking for in one of Adelphi’s more than 50 undergraduate programs of study. You can even speed up your path to a master’s degree through the University’s five-year programs in business, psychology and education. Or pursue an advanced degree with one of the joint programs in fields like engineering, law and medicine at schools including New York University and Columbia University.

Generous Scholarships and Financial Aid Opportunities First-year students felt the University’s commitment to their success even before classes began. Almost 95 percent received some form of financial aid. Adelphi is committed

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All of our more than 50 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs are designed with input from leading companies in your field of interest, so you’ll graduate with the knowledge, skills and technical experience that employers are looking for.

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t Neumann University, there are no limits to your success. Our high-quality majors, expert faculty and professional internships give you every opportunity to succeed.

We’re known for our exceptional programs in Nursing, Biology and Pre-Athletic Training, and a new Health Sciences Center will open before the end of 2018. We also just built $5 million radio and television studios for Communication and Digital Media majors. Our Business, Criminal Justice, Education and Sport Management faculty bring unparalleled experience to the classroom. And that’s just a sampling of the academic expertise you’ll find here.

Look at our list of majors and pick your passion.

Your classroom experience will be challenging, but your education won’t stop there. Neumann is a recognized leader in combining classroom theory with practical experience. Your internships and field experiences will let you test your skills, discover your talents, and build a professional network.

We have 24 NCAA Division III athletic teams that compete in the Atlantic East and the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference. In 2017-18, nine varsity teams competed in conference championship games, and 48 student-athletes were recognized as all-conference selections. Our teams, however, are about more than wins and losses. Working with the Institute for Sport, Spirituality and Character Development, athletes learn Neumann’s Franciscan values through community service, nights of reflection and leadership training.

Our scenic 68-acre campus sits high on a hill in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, just 20 miles outside Philadelphia. Every suite in our residence halls is cable-TV ready and includes a private bathroom, air conditioning, and Wi-Fi. There are free laundry rooms, computer labs, a cardio-weight room, and 24/7 security.

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Navigating the admissions process starts with that all-important high school schedule

Back-to-school usually brings a collective sigh of relief from parents (and a furious rush from teens to have just a bit more summer fun), but it also brings inevitable crossroads. What classes should my teen take? Is Advanced Placement or IB worth it if they never sleep? Will colleges be impressed if they’re not an athlete or class president? What are the right choices for my student?

Unfortunately, there’s not always a clear “right choice,” but whether your kids are just entering ninth grade or are gearing up to start their college applications, there are plenty of best practices to keep in mind as you navigate the questions that arise throughout the school year.

Many parents and students see high school as a stepping stone to college. Take a moment to ask yourself why you take advanced courses, volunteer, or play a sport. If your answer is “to get into a good college,” you’re not alone — most students have a similar response. With this mindset, it’s easy to see how a rat race develops.

Students want to have the best chance of admission, and, for many students, that seems to mean taking every advanced course possible and filling every hour with activities, regardless of whether they can handle the workload or catch a wink of sleep in between.

Some students thrive in this competitive environment, but most don’t and need to find their happy medium. If you’re asking yourself what

your student should do, first consider their goals beyond just getting into a good college. Do they hope to one day work in animation or design rockets? Do they want to own a small business or even just figure out what academically or professionally interests them? When you focus on their goals, you can help your children navigate the resources around them without getting caught up in a one-size-fits-all solution.

No matter what your student’s goals happen to be, you can help them choose suitable extracurricular activities and academic classes by remembering a few things.

Focus on their strengths. We all want to be good at everything we do, but the reality is that few of us are. Some students are great at uncovering the mysteries of mathematics while others gravitate towards music, the written word, or aerial gymnastics.

No matter their strengths, make sure to encourage your student to develop them. They’ll be more engaged when they can focus on their specific interests. This doesn’t mean they get to skip out on math just because they don’t like it, but if they don’t take to algebra, you can anticipate that they’ll probably never love calculus quite as much as rock climbing or learning about Greek mythology.

Your student will benefit from learning a variety of subjects in high school, and they might grow from a slight nudge towards activities that push them out of their comfort zone,

For those in high school and thinking about college — and you should be — you should know that the courses you take now matter. That’s because admission officers want to see a solid foundation of learning that you can build on in college. but don’t expect the same level of enthusiasm or achievement across the board, and leave plenty of space for them to pursue their interests (even if you don’t always understand them).

Slowly, but steadily, build. Challenges are a good thing. An overwhelmed, sleep-deprived student is not. Your student can strike a balance by slowly building the rigor and intensity of their academics and activities. To increase academic

rigor at a steady (and manageable) pace, your student can first take advanced classes that align with their academic strengths and then, if they can handle it, add advanced classes that will require more effort.

When it comes to activities, encourage your child to take a similar approach. As they figure out what activities matter most to them, help them find ways to take on more responsibility, whether that’s by taking on leadership roles or by planning events and activities. If their schedule gets too packed, remind them that there’s no shame in stepping back from an activity that’s run its course in order to shift their focus elsewhere.

Don’t compare. As long as there are other students around, it will be easy to make comparisons between them and your child. Resist the urge to do so and instead focus on helping your student build their strengths. Remember that no two students are the same and that comparisons simply build up anxiety and an unhealthy sense of competition.

Comparisons can also keep your student from being able to shine in their own way. Even if every “successful” student at your child’s high school is in speech and debate, joining that club won’t make your student happy or successful if they can’t stand being in the limelight and would rather paint extravagant (and probably amazing) sets for the theater department.

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‘He’s letting you do all the science, and then he’s in the background helping you interpret all the science because you may not know what some of it means. After awhile, it really feels like a partnership.’ prising variances in the way a particular enzyme behaves during an experiment. In fact, Wilson managed to do just that his junior year at JMU while working in Sumner’s lab.

That discovery—and his explanation of it—helped Wilson become a Goldwater Scholar, thought of

by many postgraduate institutions as the premier undergraduate scholarship for research.

Wilson laughs at the notion that he’s so passionate about a subfield of chemistry that he didn’t even know existed when he started at JMU. “I wasn’t completely sure what I was getting into. I think what mainly kept me driving was that I just wanted to learn more and be able to find what I was really good at and that I liked because you can be good at something yet completely not like it,” he says. “I wanted to find what I really loved and what I was really good at, and I was hoping research would point me to that. It turns out that it actually happened that way for me, and Dr. Sumner has had a lot to do with that.”

Wilson describes his relationship with Sumner as a partnership.

“He’s such a good mentor because he allows you to develop your own scientific mind, and then he’s over here to help you refine the rough edges,” Wilson says.

Wilson and Sumner are just one example of the magic that happens when professors and students connect.

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The college search sometimes feels a lot like dating. There will be some colleges and universities where the spark isn't there and a few schools you'll absolutely love. Where better to get know each other than a college fair?

A college fair is a great chance for you and even your parents to find out more about your top college choices and hear from universities you might not have considered. You can find out about fairs near you through your high school, online or by checking with a university that interests you to see when they'll be in town.

Starting the college search Going to a college fair is a little like a speed dating event, according to a university admissions counselor. You have somewhere between 90 minutes to two hours to check out the schools — and sometimes there are hundreds to choose from. Before the fair, try to find a list of the colleges that will be attending and put an asterisk by the ones that interest you.

At the fair visit schools that match or are the closest match to your search criteria. Be adventurous. Don’t just talk to the well-known schools.

Take notes. Write down what you find most interesting about each college.

Questions to ask Every date needs a little small talk, so come with a few questions about college, from how to get financial aid and scholarship money to admission requirements and what assistance you'll have getting in. Ask the same questions to each college representative you visit.

Here are a few questions to get you started: √ What are the costs involved in attending your university? √ What kind of scholarships does your college offer? √ How much financial aid do students at your university get? √ Who will help me find a major? √ What college application deadlines should I keep in mind?

√ How big is your school? √ My GPA and ACT/SAT scores are (xxx) and (xxx). How does this profile compare with students admitted to your school? √ I am planning to major in (xxx) or (xxx). Are there specific admissions requirements for these majors? How competitive are these majors? √ What makes your programs related to these majors unique? √ What internship opportunities are available that are related to these majors? What support is available in finding internships? √ How do first-year students choose their classes? √ How many students will be in the classes I’m likely to take my first year? √ What percentage of last year’s freshman class returned for sophomore year? √ How are academic advisors / faculty advisors assigned? √ How are roommates and residence halls assigned?

Request more information Of course, everyone wants to make a good impression when it comes to getting into college — both you and the admission counselor you're visiting with. "College fairs are our way of bringing a small bit of the campus directly to you," says Saint Louis University admission counselor Michelle Rogers. The representatives colleges and universities send are hoping to spark your interest and make a memorable impression.

If a school feels like a fit, it might be time for a second date. Request information from colleges that interest you or schedule a campus visit.

After the fair Review college websites, catalogs, and viewbooks to gather more information to help narrow your choices.

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That’s why so many students choose Molloy. Molloy offers a wide range of academic programs that lead to exciting careers, and the College is considered one of the best values in the nation. Molloy was recently named the #10 Best Value among Catholic colleges nationwide, after two-consecutive years of being one of Money magazine’s Top Three value colleges.

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