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C4E Summit Application Review

May 19th , 2016

Priscilla Gardea, Assistant Director, Office of Admissions

Introductions and Expectations

• What do you want to know?
• Overview of Presentation

§ CSU Admissions 101

• Requirements
• 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 7th 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
• 1st read > 2nd 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!