COLLEGE OF THE WEEK Appalachian State University

DEMOGRAPHICS  Where: Boone, NC  What: 4 year PUBLIC University  Who: 17,500 CO-ED students  Nestled in Boone, NC in Western NC, a picturesque community, a “college town.”

CLASSES  Graduate Programs  Undergraduate and Graduate Majors!  16:1 Student,Teacher Ratio  Divided into 8 colleges  Examples:  Heath sciences  General college

ADMISSIONS  Competitive Application Process  Deadlines:  First Notification Period: Nov 15  Second Notification Period: Feb 1  Third: March 15  Averages:  GPA: 4.12 (weighted)  SAT: 1150  ACT: 25

INTERESTING FACTS  Named “18 th coolest college” by Sierra and 18 th best value by Forbes  Yearly cost of attendance (tuition, fees, books, room, meals): $13,438  More than 100,000 LIVING Alumni  1,300 Acre Campus

INTERESTING FACTS  Hosts Appalachian Summer Festival, which as been ranked as one of the best in the Nation  Notable Alumni:  Armanti Edwards of the Carolina Panthers  Brian Quick of the St. Louis Rams  Eric Church, Country Singer

INTERESTING FACTS  Housing communities  Live with people with interests the same as yours!  Examples include: future teachers and many more!  Great option for freshmen to get to know similar people and create great friendships and bonds!

ATHLETICS  Division 1 Athletics  20 Sports  Football stadium nicknamed “The Rock”  Beat Michigan in Ann Arbor, one of the greatest upsets of all time

MORE INFORMATION  Schedule a tour online through  Tour dining facilities, library, gym, dorm rooms, and a classroom!  Known for a strong Music Program and a strong teaching program!  DEGREEWORKS!  An online advising site to help guide you through your 4 years at App!

WANT TO APPLY?  Apply online at admissions.appstate.edu  See Mr. Vogel in his office if you need help with the application!