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

2. 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

3. SUNY Applications vs. Seats Available
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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

4. Admissions Information Summary
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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.

5. Academic Criteria Grade Point Average Regents exam scores
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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

6. Beyond the Numbers Essay – What did you say and how did you say it?
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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…

7. Outside the Numbers on the Transcript
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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

8. Other Considerations Strength in Specific Courses
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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.)

9. Other Considerations Supplemental Application
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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

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

11. SUNY Recruitment Response Center
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SUNY Recruitment Response Center
Campus Web sites and Admissions Offices