Maine Maritime Academy MMA Aspirations Programming Unique, informative, and pertinent. Admissions 101  What colleges look for.  College is attainable.  Targeting sophomores.  Visiting program.  During your school year.  ~ 60 minute presentation.  Interactive role play.  No cost. ADMISSIONS 101  Started at Samoset as a workshop for counselors  Adapted for students  Inaugural presentation – Calais High School  Not a hard sell about the need to attend college  It’s about:  What is a college?  Types of colleges  College preparatory course selection  Factors colleges consider for acceptance  Academic performance & college admissions Admissions 101  Student Role Play  Admissions Committee for Dirigo State University  Application Review  Transcript evaluation (What is a transcript?)  Letter of Recommendation “The Introduction” Introductory Information  What is a college / university ?  What types of colleges/universities are there?  What is “college selectivity”?  What are “course requirements” ?  Quick Quizzes  How many colleges are in the U.S.?  Can you name the various types of colleges…in Maine?  Top 10 Factors in Admissions  Example – “# 7 …Counselor Recommendation”  “Top” factors vs. “Tip” Factors in acceptance ADMISSIONS COMMITTEE “The Role Play” Application Review Application Review Transcript Evaluation Grading System Academic Levels AP = Advanced Placement A = Outstanding B = Commendable H = Honors C = Average CP = College Prep Applied = General D = Unsatisfactory Standardized Test Scores SAT’s Critical Reading Math 530 580 Writing Grade Point Average 90.07 on a 100 scale. 510 Class Ranking 25 out of 200. Absences Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12 - 9 7 6 5 Grade Course Title Sem. Final Grade Course Title English Sem. Final Foreign Language 9 English 9 CP A- 9 French I A 10 English 10 CP A 10 French II A- 11 English 11 CP B+ 12 English 12 CP B- 12 Speech A- Social Sciences Math 9 Asian Studies CP B+ 10 World Studies CP A- 9 Algebra I CP B 11 U.S History I CP A- 10 Geometry CP A- 11 Law A 11 Algebra II CP A- 12 U.S. History II CP 12 Statistics B+ A Science Business/Technology 9 Earth Science/ Lab CP A- 9 CAD I (Computer Aided Design) 10 Biology/ Lab CP B+ 9 CAD II A 11 Chemistry/ Lab CP A 10 CAD III A+ 12 Physics/ Lab CP 11 Economics A 11 Intro to Business A 12 Accounting B Health/Phys. Ed. 9 Phys. Ed. A 10 Phys. Ed. A 10 Health A A+ B+ Transcript Evaluation S The Decision  Full Acceptance  Satisfactorily meets all admissions criteria  Conditional / Provisional Acceptance  Shows potential for success, meets most admissions criteria but needs additional academic work.  Ask for additional information       Semester/final grades Interview Essay Another attempt at SAT / ACT Course descriptions, Teacher recommendations, etc.  Denied Application Types 1. Above ave. grades & test scores, missing prereqs 2. High test scores, poor grades, 3. Above average grades, average test scores, “Senioritis 4. The athlete 5. Poor high school performance, comm. college prep work 6. Excellent courses, grades, test scores, resume Limitations & Expectations  Aimed at Sophomores  At your school or at MMA  Need 8’ size projection screen  Classroom or auditorium setting is best  Up to 60 – 75 (with supervision)  Can do more than 1 session  Total student participation Contact  Jeff Wright  Director of Admissions  Jeff.wright@mma.edu  (800)464-6565 Maine  (800)227-8465 Out of Maine