admissions 101
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Admissions 101. Maine Maritime Academy. What colleges look for. College is attainable. Targeting sophomores. Visiting program. During your school year. ~ 60 minute presentation. Interactive role play. No cost. MMA Aspirations Programming Unique, informative, and pertinent. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Maine Maritime Academy
MMA Aspirations Programming Unique, informative, and pertinent.
What colleges look for.College is attainable.
Targeting sophomores.Visiting program.During your school year.~ 60 minute presentation.Interactive role play.No cost.
Admissions 101
Started at Samoset as a workshop for counselors
Adapted for studentsInaugural presentation – Calais High School
Not a hard sell about the need to attend collegeIt’s about:
What is a college? Types of collegesCollege preparatory course selection Factors colleges consider for acceptanceAcademic performance & college admissions
ADMISSIONS 101
Student Role Play
Admissions Committee for Dirigo State UniversityApplication ReviewTranscript evaluation (What is a transcript?)Letter of Recommendation
Admissions 101
“The Introduction”
Introductory Information
What is a college / university ? What types of colleges/universities are there? What is “college selectivity”? What are “course requirements” ? Quick Quizzes
How many colleges are in the U.S.? Can you name the various types of colleges…in Maine?
Top 10 Factors in Admissions Example – “# 7 …Counselor Recommendation” “Top” factors vs. “Tip” Factors in acceptance
“The Role Play”
In
Session!
ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE
Application Review
Application Review
A = Outstanding
B = Commendable
C = Average
D = Unsatisfactory
AP = Advanced Placement
H = Honors
CP = College Prep
Applied = General
Grading System Academic Levels
Critical Reading
Math Writing
530 580 510
Standardized Test Scores SAT’s
Absences
Grade 9 - 9Grade 10 - 7Grade 11 - 6Grade 12 - 5
Grade Point Average
90.07 on a 100 scale.
Class Ranking
25 out of 200.
Transcript Evaluation
Grade Course Title Sem. Final Grade Course Title Sem. Final
English Foreign Language
9 English 9 CP A- 9 French I A
10 English 10 CP A 10 French II A-
11 English 11 CP B+
12 English 12 CP B- Social Sciences
12 Speech A- 9 Asian Studies CP B+
Math 10 World Studies CP A-
9 Algebra I CP B 11 U.S History I CP A-
10 Geometry CP A- 11 Law A
11 Algebra II CP A- 12 U.S. History II CP B+
12 Statistics A
Science Business/Technology
9 Earth Science/ Lab CP A- 9 CAD I (Computer Aided Design)
A+
10 Biology/ Lab CP B+ 9 CAD II A
11 Chemistry/ Lab CP A 10 CAD III A+
12 Physics/ Lab CP B 11 Economics A
Health/Phys. Ed. 11 Intro to Business A
9 Phys. Ed. A 12 Accounting B+
10 Phys. Ed. A
10 Health A STranscript Evaluation
The DecisionFull Acceptance
Satisfactorily meets all admissions criteria
Conditional / Provisional Acceptance Shows potential for success, meets most
admissions criteria but needs additional academic work.
Ask for additional information Semester/final grades Interview Essay Another attempt at SAT / ACT Course descriptions, Teacher recommendations, etc.
Denied
Application Types
1. Above ave. grades & test scores, missing prereqs
2. High test scores, poor grades,
3. Above average grades, average test scores, “Senioritis
4. The athlete
5. Poor high school performance, comm. college prep work
6. Excellent courses, grades, test scores, resume
Aimed at Sophomores
At your school or at MMA
Need 8’ size projection screen
Classroom or auditorium setting is best
Up to 60 – 75 (with supervision)
Can do more than 1 session
Total student participation
Limitations & Expectations
