The fall is a busy time for everyone involved in college admissions, and for me, part of my job is to learn about new trends at colleges and help spread the word about interesting college programs and updates at schools across the country. As information comes across my desk and I listen to admission representatives speak to students during visits, I want to update families about the pieces of information I think everyone should know. These following “quick-hitters” should provide you with tips, trends, and general helpful advice about schools you may be interested in applying to.
Hampshire College(Amherst, MA): Will now NOT accept test scores as part of the admissions process. While there are many test-optional schools out there, Hampshire is one of the first colleges to be test-blind, in that they consider all parts of the applicant, but will not look at SAT or ACT scores.
St. Bonaventure (St. Bonaventure, NY): Fantastic business program, especially finance and accounting. In past years, 100% of accounting majors have been placed in job by graduation. School also has live trading floor for business majors. School was ranked best value school in New York State in 2014, with average amount student paying per year being $19,000. Families that file for the FAFSA will automatically receive $5,000 off from cost of attendance.
College of the Holy Cross (Worcester, MA): All students will come in with undeclared majors. School has a great pre-professional advisory program, and a solid 3-2 engineering program with Columbia. 91% of students are accepted into medical school and 100% of students are accepted into dental and veterinarian school. Holy Cross is a test-optional school and strength of curriculum is more important in decision process…interviews are also very helpful to show demonstrated interest. Early decision has a 65% acceptance rate, while regular decision only has a 35% acceptance rate. Offers year-long study abroad program
Sacred Heart University(Fairfield, CT): 22 students per classroom on average…great internship possibilities, especially business. School is surrounded by golf courses, and business students are given free lessons to help learn the game. School also offers etiquette class for business students. School is test-optional and applying early action and visiting can greatly help in admissions process.
Stay tune for more colleges and more inside information. As always, happy searching!
-Joseph D. Korfmacher
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