College Spotlight: Baldwin-Wallace College

Are you interested in studying opera or do you dream of performing on Broadway? Take a look at Baldwin-Wallace College located in Berea, Ohio (20 minutes southwest of Cleveland). Freshman can pursue the study and performance of opera, and musical education students go into the field. Not only is it a top musical theater program, this small private school is test optional (this means no SAT or ACT scores are required as part of the application!). Note: the music school begins the application and audition process six months before the general B-W application process. Baldwin-Wallace's campus has many new buildings, including science labs, dorms and the athletic center. To learn more about Baldwin-Wallace click here. Campus photos taken on college visit on 6/26/09 by Michelle Cassel

 

 

AP Testing

Advance Placement (AP) exams will be given this week and next week, May 7-18. These exams are crucial, as colleges generally weigh students' exam scores as part of the admissions process. High AP exam scores (typically 3-5, more often 4-5) can also allow students to place out of certain college courses and obtain credit towards the graduation requirement.  Good luck to all!!

Did You Know?

With the number of applicants now using the Common App and the ease of submitting an online application (in the 2010-11 cycle, 1.8 million applications were submitted as of January 1, 2011), admissions officers are looking for more than just an application to make admissions decisions - you need to demonstrate a genuine interest in the school.  The best ways to do this include visiting the campus, having a campus interview if offered, attending college fairs and completing the intake form for schools you are really interested in, attending any local events in your area sponsored by the college, and emailing the admissions counselors with specific questions about programs that interest you.  These steps can help to differentiate you from the herd of "stealth applicants" who use the Common App as their sole contact with the school.

News

Way Back When College Was a Buyer's Market
March 31, 2011
Oh to be interested in attending Harvard University in the late 1860s. Harvard and other schools like Vassar and Columbia actually advertised for students in newspapers, and any required freshman entrance exams could be taken on the weekend prior to the start of classes. How times have changed. Read More>>
Ni Hao! - NYU to open Shanghai campus
March 27, 2011
New York University announced plans to establish a degree-granting campus in Shanghai. NYU's president was expected to sign an agreement on March 28 with Chinese officials to seal the deal. This move signals a continuing trend for American universities. Read More>>

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