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 collaborative community
RANKINGS # 1 Highest Undergraduate Study Abroad Participation: Public Universities INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION (2019) # 2 Lots ofRace/Class Interaction PRINCETON REVIEW (2020) # 5 Best Colleges: Best Undergraduate Teaching U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT (2020) # 6 Best Value Colleges: Internships PRINCETON REVIEW (2019) # 6 Their Students Love theseColleges PRINCETON REVIEW (2020)
ONE TRIBE – MANY VOICES Nearly 500 student-run NOTABLE ALUMNI INCLUDE Robert Gates Mike Tomlin clubs and organizations Glenn Close James Comey 23 NCAA Division I sports Patton Oswalt Ellen Stofan Jill Ellis Jon Stewart 45 club teams Hundreds of intramural teams
FACTS AND FIGURES *WE ARE TEST-OPTIONAL* SAT 1320-1510 38% 1,545 students Mid 50th percentile overall in the Class of 2023 (30-34 ACT) admission rate 100% 96% freshman 4.0-4.4 mid 50% Average Weighted of courses retention rate 4.0 GPAScale taught by faculty 90% graduation rate
What do you consider 1. GPA (in context of your particular high school) 2. Academic challenge/rigor of courses (AP, IB, DE) in a holistic review 3. Ideally courses in: - Biology, Physics, Chemistry process? - 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
What should I • Academic Majors Available consider in my • Academic Opportunities (Study Abroad/Research/etc.) college search? • 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
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!
Virtual Visit Opportunities { With hope to resume in-person opportunities in 2021! }
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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