College Admissions Reps Visiting PR the week of 10/21/2013 Monday 10/21 – 1st period University of New Hampshire (Durham, NH) Approx. 19 hrs. from C.L. Enrollment: 12,565 Ave. ACT: 22-27 Tuition, room & board: Approx. $35,516 (approx.) *Ranked by Princeton Review in the top 10-15% nationally. They say: “….located in tiny, beautiful Durham…the school emphasizes research in every field, including non-science, and importance is placed on the outdoors and the environment….lots of school spirit….laid-back….professors truly care….you never feel like a number….great honors program….15 minutes to the beach, one hour to the mountains and one hour to Boston!!!!” Popular majors: business administration and management, English language and literature, psychology Monday 10/21 – 3rd period Anderson University (Anderson, IN) Approx. 5 hrs. from C.L. Enrollment: 1975 Ave. ACT: 21-26 Tuition, room & board: $35,310 *Automatic merit scholarships: 25+ ACT = $14,000/year; 22+ ACT = $12,000/year They guarantee $10,000/year to all others! Popular majors: Business/marketing (26%), education (14%), health sciences (9%), visual/performing arts (8%), communications (6%), history (6%). Monday 10/21 – 8th period University of Colorado (Boulder, CO) Approx. 16 hrs. from C.L. Enrollment: 25,782 Ave. ACT: 23-28 Tuition, room & board: Approx. $42,006 *Automatic merit scholarships: The top 25% of the out-of-state applicant pool receives Chancellor’s achievement scholarships (last year that was students with a 29+ ACT and a 3.85+ GPA. The Presidential scholarship is available to the top 1-3 of out-of-state applicants. *Ranked in the top 10-15% of all schools by Princeton Review, and they say “…the U of C is all about getting an education for 5 days and spending the other 2 in the mountains…sciences are a huge strength (specifically chemistry, biology and engineering)….lots of research opportunities….business studies also excellent….campus is gorgeous, as are most of the students….always something to do….football is huge but during ski season campus is quiet on the weekends….most students are very outdoor-prone….” #20 “Great College Town”; #20 “Most Politically Active Students”; Popular majors: Business/marketing, international studies, physiology, health sciences, communications/journalism, biology, history, social sciences, psychology. Monday 10/21 – 9th period Boston University (Boston, MA) Approx. 15.5 hours from C.L. Enrollment: 16,466 Ave. ACT: 26-30 Tuition, room & board: Approx. $58,530 *Ranked in the top 10-15% of all schools by Princeton Review, and they say “…long recognized for offering the breadth of a large research university and the depth of a private college…standout programs in engineering, education and business administration….urban campus location in Boston’s Back Bay area provides great access to job and internship placement….unique curriculum…great sense of diversity yet an overwhelming feeling of unity…originality is highly valued….unlimited things to do in the city of Boston….” Popular majors: Business/commerce, international relations and affairs, psychology, communications/journalism, engineering, biology, health sciences. Tuesday 10/22 – 2nd period University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls, IA) Approx. 4.5 hrs. from C.L. Enrollment: 10,835 Ave. ACT: 21-26 Tuition, room & board: $25,001 Popular majors: Business/marketing, communications, education, social sciences Additional info: If I remember correctly, two of our very own art teachers….Mr. Shutt and Mr. Cummins…are alums and vouch for their very strong education program! Tuesday 10/22 – 3rd period University of Missouri (Columbia, MO) Approx. 7 hrs. from C.L. Enrollment: 24,603 Ave. ACT: 23-28 Tuition, Room & Board: $32,114 *Ranked in the top 10-15% by Princeton Review, and they say “….Mizzou is the total package for a college experience….great professors, beautiful campus, many social activities…best known for its journalism program…great engineering program….strong programs in business, nursing and education…Greek life is huge….downtown Columbia has an enticing array of bars and restaurants….football is a huge deal….Kansas City and St. Louis are close ….diverse student body….students are driven and career-oriented but not always rigorous students….” #7 “Best Athletic Facilities”; #16 “Best Career Services”; In addition, it is (relatively easy)to obtain in-state status after 1 year and receive in-state tuition. Popular majors: Business/marketing (19%), communications/journalism (12%), health sciences (7%), biology (6%), education (6%), engineering (7%) & family & consumer sciences (6%). Tuesday 10/22 – 4th period Harper College (Palatine, IL) Approx. ½ hour from C.L. Enrollment: 6926 Ave. ACT: N/A Tuition: $108.50/credit hour in-district rate; $365.50/credit hour out-of-district rate 2-year community college offers popular programs in nursing and other health professions (ie – dental hygiene, cardiovascular technology, EMT, radiologic tech, sonography), computer forensics, homeland security, police science, architectural drafting, etc. Visit their website for a complete list: harpercollege.edu Tuesday 10/22 - 11am – 1pm U.S. Navy Recruiters Tuesday 10/22 – 8th period Loyola University (Chicago, IL) Approx. 1 hr. from C.L. Enrollment: 9386 Ave. ACT: 25-29 Tuition, Room & Board: $45,820 (approx.) *Princeton Review ranks them in the top 10-15% of all schools. They also say “….very liberal and diverse for a Jesuit school...has the aspects of a ‘normal’ campus, but with the twist of being located in Chicago….students frequently use the city’s attractions as opposed to college activities….fabulous nursing program….history and philosophy departments are really good as well….strong emphasis on preparing the individual to leave college and start a career….plenty of internship opportunities (Chicago location)….beautiful lakefront campus….” Popular majors: biology, nursing, psychology Tuesday 10/22 – 9th period University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Approx. 3.5 hrs. from C.L. Enrollment: 5726 Ave. ACT: 20-25 Tuition, room & board: $18,022 (approx.) Popular majors: business/marketing (17%), biology (10%), psychology (18%), communications/journalism (6%), visual/performing arts (7%), social sciences (7%). Wednesday 10/23 – 2nd period DePaul University (Chicago, IL) Approx. 1.25 hrs. from C.L. Enrollment: 15,801 Ave. ACT: 22-27 Tuition, Room & Board: $42,390 (approx.) *Ranked in the top 10-15% of all schools nationally by Princeton Review. They say “…the mission at this very city-school structured university is strong commitment to social justice and community service…..campus food isn’t great but the night life is amazing….extensive experience outside the classroom….real-world focus….it’s an open-minded, liberal and diverse school, despite its religious affiliation…..it’s the nation’s largest Catholic university…individuality strongly promoted…strong Greek scene…..” Popular majors: Business/marketing (32%), communications/journalism (10%), computers & information science (6%), education (7%) & social sciences (10%). Wednesday 10/23 – 3rd period University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI) Approx. 5.5 hrs. from C.L. Enrollment: 26,830 Ave. ACT: 27-31 Tuition, room & board: $50,388 *Ranked in the top 10-15% of all schools nationwide by Princeton Review. They say….”…a great environment both academically and socially….students love Ann Arbor….amazing honors program….wide range of travel-abroad opportunities….research strength….professors have high academic standards for all students….standout offerings include business….engineering….great med school preparation….robust party scene….impressive school spirit and football Saturdays are huge….students here are academically strong and socially outgoing…..” Popular majors: business administration/management, economics, mechanical engineering, psychology. Wednesday 10/23 – 4th period Wartburg College (Waverly, IA) Approx. 4.25 hrs. from C.L. Enrollment: 1701 Ave. ACT: 21-26 Tuition, Room and Board: Approx. $42,905 *Wartburg offers generous automatic merit scholarships ranging from $15,000 to full tuition beginning in the range of a 3.5 GPA, top 25% class rank and 23+ ACT. Popular majors: Business/marketing (18%), biology (14%), education (10%), social sciences (7%), visual & performing arts (7%), psychology (6%). Wednesday 10/23 – 8th period Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI) Approx. 18 hrs. from C.L. Enrollment: 9395 degree-seeking undergrads Ave. ACT: 20 Tuition: $25,407 (approx.) Room & board varies by location. *Providence is the largest campus, but other locations in North Miami, Denver and Charlotte Popular majors: Business/marketing (44%), Personal/culinary services (14%), family/consumer science (13%), and parks/recreation (10%). Thursday 10/24 – 8th period Suffolk University (Boston, MA) Approx. 18 hrs. from C.L. Enrollment: 5721 Ave. ACT: 20-24 Tuition, room & board: $45,710 Scholarship offerings here: www2.suffolk.edu/admission/undergraduate/417.jsp *Ranked by Princeton Review in the top 10% nationally. They say: “….located in the heart of downtown Boston….interesting majors….small classes….endless array of things to do…..very friendly professors….” Suffolk has a huge international component with campuses in Madrid, Senegal and Prague. Campus is a collection of buildings in “swanky Beacon Hill”…just steps from Boston Common. Definitely for city lovers! They also have their own law school. Popular majors: Business/marketing (40%), communications/journalism, social sciences, visual/performing arts, interior design, business/corporate communication.
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