Operation Inform 2010 What Prospective Students Need to Know About Admissions Decisions

Operation Inform 2010 Today’s Program: Review general background information about selectivity This workshop will take a look at the SUNY application review process in a variety of categories including special talent and middle-range students (GPA of 80-85) Panelists will review actual applications and discuss their campus’ approach to application review

SUNY Applications vs. Seats Available Operation Inform 2010 SUNY Applications vs. Seats Available The Power of SUNY – A high quality education at an affordable price for students from New York and beyond Applications have increased dramatically in recent years across the system, including both Spring and Fall 2010 Number of seats available constrained by financial considerations and seating capacity limitations

Admissions Information Summary Operation Inform 2010 Admissions Information Summary Mid-50 percent ranges If GPA and exam scores are the listed range, applicant’s chances are good for admission. If they fall below, consider what else the student has to offer the campus: leadership, special talent, or special circumstances.

Academic Criteria Grade Point Average Regents exam scores Operation Inform 2010 Academic Criteria Grade Point Average Regents exam scores SAT and/or ACT exam scores AP or IB exam scores Honors level courses and diploma type Course selection, success, and rigor of curriculum

Beyond the Numbers Essay – What did you say and how did you say it? Operation Inform 2010 Beyond the Numbers Essay – What did you say and how did you say it? Letters of Recommendation – counselor, teacher, coach, clergy, community leaders, alumni……… Community Service/Volunteer Activity – What have you done outside the classroom for your community? Leadership Activity - Class officer, Club participation…

Outside the Numbers on the Transcript Operation Inform 2010 Outside the Numbers on the Transcript Special Talent—Athletics, Drama, Music Hockey team seeks a starting goalie Band has an opening for a flutist Theater company needs a leading actor Dance troupe has openings Diversity Considerations Geographic Cultural Socioeconomic

Other Considerations Strength in Specific Courses Operation Inform 2010 Other Considerations Strength in Specific Courses Prior success in pre-requisite courses Mathematics, Science, etc. Auditions and Pre-Admission Exams Performance or Portfolio Review Demand vs. Supply Programs with a limited number of seats available versus high demand (Architecture, Nursing, Dental Hygiene, Engineering, etc.)

Other Considerations Supplemental Application Operation Inform 2010 Other Considerations Supplemental Application Be sure to complete the supplemental application in a timely manner Early Action/Early Decision Applications Note deadlines Success in Senior Year Strong schedule of courses First marking period and mid-year grades

Operation Inform 2010 Now let’s take a look at a couple of applicants to illustrate what we consider in the review process

SUNY Recruitment Response Center Operation Inform 2010 SUNY Recruitment Response Center www.suny.edu/student askSUNY@suny.edu 800-342-3811 Campus Web sites and Admissions Offices