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www.wm.edu WILLIAMSBURG, VA WHY WILLIAM & MARY ? Second-oldest institution of higherlearning in the country 6,377 undergraduates 2,450 graduate students Current W&M students come from 49 states, D.C. and 68 foreign countries Strong

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www.wm.edu

WILLIAMSBURG, VA

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Second-oldest institution of higherlearning in the country

6,377 undergraduates 2,450 graduate students

Current W&M students come from 49 states, D.C. and 68 foreign countries Strong collaborative community

WHY WILLIAM & MARY ?

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PRINCETON REVIEW (2020) U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT (2020) PRINCETON REVIEW (2019) PRINCETON REVIEW (2020)

#1 Highest Undergraduate Study Abroad

Participation: Public Universities

INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (2019)

#2 Lots ofRace/Class Interaction #5 Best Colleges: Best Undergraduate Teaching #6 Best Value Colleges: Internships #6 Their Students Love theseColleges

RANKINGS

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ONE TRIBE – MANY VOICES

Nearly 500 student-run clubs and organizations

23 NCAA Division I sports 45 club teams

Hundreds of intramural teams

NOTABLE ALUMNI INCLUDE

Robert Gates Glenn Close Patton Oswalt Jill Ellis Mike Tomlin James Comey Ellen Stofan Jon Stewart

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SAT 1320-1510 Mid 50th percentile (30-34 ACT)

38%

verall

admission rate

100%

f courses

taught by faculty 4.0-4.4 mid 50% Average Weighted 4.0 GPAScale

96% freshman

retention rate

90% graduation rate 1,545 students

in the Class of 2023

FACTS AND FIGURES

*WE ARE TEST-OPTIONAL*

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What do you consider in a holistic review process?

1. GPA (in context of your particular high school)
2. Academic challenge/rigor of courses (AP, IB, DE)
3. Ideally courses in:
Biology, Physics, Chemistry
Calculus
Level IV in a foreign language
4. Essays:
Personal Essay (Required)
Optional Essay (Optional)
5. Letters of Recommendation
One required from your School Counselor
Optional: Additional 2-3 welcomed from

teachers/coaches/community

6. Extracurriculars
Depth
Leadership
7. SAT/ACT is OPTIONAL

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What should I consider in my college search?

Academic Majors Available
Academic Opportunities (Study Abroad/Research/etc.)
Sticker Price vs. Actual Cost
Location
Size of Institution
On-Campus Facilities & Amenities
Student Activities and Athletics
Career Services
Do You Feel at Home on Campus?
Support Services On-Campus
Retention & Graduation Rate

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How can parents/support systems help?

Focus on finding the right fit
Discuss Affordability
Talk about Location
Research Career Outcomes
Evaluate Academic Opportunities
Encourage your student to be proactive and communicative
Encourage touring campuses (or signing up for virtual opportunities)
Support, support, support!

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Virtual Visit Opportunities

{ With hope to resume in-person

pportunities in 2021! }

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Guaranteed Admission Agreements & Pathways

Waitlisted Freshman Students
Spring semester entry at W&M
Attend a community or junior college for Fall semester
3.0+ GPA
12 credits
Verto Study Abroad
3.0+ GPA
16 credits
Guaranteed Transfer for students applying with an

Associate Degree from:

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS): 3.6 GPA
Richard Bland College: 3.25 GPA

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