C4E Summit Application Review May 19 th , 2016 Priscilla Gardea, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

C4E Summit Application Review May 19 th , 2016 Priscilla Gardea, Assistant Director, Office of Admissions

Introductions and Expectations • What do you want to know? • Overview of Presentation § CSU Admissions 101 o Requirements o Processing § Holistic Review • Questions/Discussion

Admissions at Colorado State University • Timelines for admission – December 1 – Early Action – February 1 – Regular Decision for scholarship consideration

Admissions at Colorado State University • Requirements: 1. Application for admission Either CSU or Common App • 2. $50 application fee waivers available and IMPORTANT • 3. Official transcripts through junior year 4. Official test scores – ACT or SAT 5. Letter of Recommendation 6. Essay includes option for Academic Explanation

Admissions at Colorado State University • Application review and decisions • Communication with applicants throughout process – inquiry to enrolling • Students can request reconsideration

Freshman Application Numbers Fall 2015 Summary • 18,613 applications submitted – 16,870/9,902 = 41% additional review process – 370 7 th semester transcript request – 35 reconsideration requests • 20 admitted, 9 remain deny, 6 under review

Holistic Review • Academic Assessment • Personal Assessment • Transcript evaluation including number of D/F grades • Review of Essay, Letter of Recommendation and Essay/Academic Reflection • Additional Factors: – Community Service, Contribution to Diverse Campus Community, Unique and/or Compelling Circumstances • Decision recommendation • 1 st read > 2 nd read > Committee > Decision

Data! • Statistical Analyst provides data • Based on history, how will students perform at CSU? • What matters? – HEAR requirements – Math level – Writing – Ratings during holistic review

Questions? Discussion? Thank you!