Understanding the Admissions Process in

the USFrom Ivy Leagues to Liberal Arts: Finding the Best Fit For

Your StudentsMary-Alice Ozechoski, M.A.

Vice President of Student Affairs and Traditional Enrollment

Broad Categories of US Colleges & Universities

■ Two Year Technical Colleges■ Two Year Community Colleges■ Four Year Public & Universities■ Four Year Private Colleges &

Universities ■ For Profit Institutions

How Can You Determine Selectivity and Fit?

■ Look holistically at your students and how they learn

■ Determine cost, location and size parameters for the students

■ Determine how committed students are to a particular field of study

Tools to Help Students Research Schools

■ Peterson’s Guide to Colleges■ Univariety■ The College Board-only guide colleges do not pay

a fee for listing■ Fisk Interactive Guide to Colleges■ The Princeton Review■ Association of Independent Colleges Universities

of Pennsylvania (AICUP) & the PA HUB

National Center for Educational Statistics

Available Data Preliminary/Provisional release Final Release

Institutional Characteristics 2015-16 ~ 2008-09 to 2013-14

Pricing and Tuition 2015-16 ~ 2008-09 to 2013-14

Admissions 2014-15 2008-09 to 2013-14

Completions 2014-15 ~ 2007-08 to 2012-13

12-month Enrollment 2014-15 ~ 2007-08 to 2012-13 Fall Enrollment 2014 2008 to 2013 Graduation Rates 2014 2008 to 2013 Student Financial Aid 2013-14 2007-08 to 2012-13

Finance 2013-14 2007-08 to 2012-13

Human Resources 2014-15 2008-09 to 2013-14 Academic Libraries 2013-14 --

University of MichiganGeneral information:   (734) 764-1817Website:   www.umich.eduType:   4-year, Public

Awards offered:  

Bachelor's degreePostbaccalaureate certificateMaster's degreePost-master's certificateDoctor's degree - research/scholarshipDoctor's degree - professional practice

Campus setting:   City: MidsizeCampus housing:   YesStudent population:   43,651 (28,312 undergraduate)Student-to-faculty ratio:   12 to 1

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor503 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109

Cedar Crest CollegeSpecial Learning OpportunitiesTeacher certificationDistance education opportunities - undergraduate levelDistance education opportunities - graduate levelStudy abroadWeekend/evening collegeStudent ServicesRemedial servicesAcademic/career counseling serviceEmployment services for studentsPlacement services for completersCredit AcceptedDual creditCredit for life experiencesAdvanced placement (AP) credits

Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate Colleges: Diverse FieldsReligious AffiliationNot applicableFederal AidEligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services5%Other CharacteristicsSingle-sex: Women

Harvard University■ Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2015

Total Male Female

Number of Applications

37, 307 19,506 17,801

Percent admitted

6% 6% 6%

Percent admitted who enroll

80% 79% 81%

Benefits of Research I Institutions

1. Majors in very specialized fields: Biology, Cell Biology, Neurobiology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Immunology

2. Faculty are engaged in cutting edge research and are experts in their fields

3. Top facilities to conduct research on these campuses

4. Large libraries and resources often from outside grants

*US News

Benefits of Public Institutions

1. Larger with more majors, programs and experiences

2. Often lower tuition cost3. Various entry points-direct, transfer from

community college, transfer from other 4 year

4. Classes offered year round in many delivery methods

* Collegeview.com

Benefits of Liberal Arts Colleges

1. Emphasize writing, critical thinking and communication

2. Produce nearly twice as many as doctorates in sciences

3. Most are fewer than 2000 undergraduate students

4. Encourage students to explore in and outside the classroom

* Huffington Post

Benefits of Religiously Affiliated Institutions

■ Campus community is faith centered■ May be a better fit for deeply religious

students who may want single sex residence halls, limitations on guest visitation, alcohol etc.

■ Provides opportunity for worship■ Many opportunities for community service

and mission work*College view

Benefits of Single Gender Institutions

1. Women’s Colleges create leaders2. Develop critical thinking skills3. Enable students to persist in the hard

sciences4. More likely (53%) to complete a graduate

degree* Women’s College Coalition, 2008

National Association of College Admissions Counselors, 2011

Factor Considerable Importance

Moderate Importance

Limited Importance

Grades in College Prep Courses

84.3% 11.9% 2.3%

Strength of curriculum/IB & AP courses

67.7% 20.4% 5.8%

SAT/ACT score 59.2% 29.6% 6.9%Grades in all course

51.9% 39.2% 6.9%

Essay 24.9% 37.5% 17.2%Demonstrated Interest

20.5% 29.7% 24.7%

Counselor Rec. 19.2% 39.8% 27.2%

Back to Fit■ Helping students research schools is key to

placing them at the right college or university.■ The best place is the college or university where

students can thrive.■ Using the data helps you counsel families and

manage their expectations.■ Our role is to help you find the institutions where

you have confidence that your students will become part of the community.

Thank you!

Questions?

Contact:mozechos@cedarcrest.edu