Ohio State University's admissions PowerPoint, which is shown to prospective students and their parents on campus visit days.
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Welcome!
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Admissions Counselor
Undergraduate Admissions
Academic powerhouse
• Research-oriented faculty who provide
meaning and purpose to the classroom
• A commitment to research opportunities
for undergraduates
• 175 majors across all fields
• State-of-the-art technology, labs and
creative spaces
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Learning
through
experience
Finding your fit
• No student experience is the same
• Support to navigate Ohio State successfully
" Nationally ranked First Year Experience
(FYE) program
" New Second-year Transformational
Experience Program (STEP)
• Wide range of programming, concerts,
events and student organizations
• The Buckeye alumni network
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Columbus, Ohio!
• Get the benefit of a traditional campus
located in a big city
• Economically thriving
– Built-in market for student internships,
jobs and volunteering
– One of the nation’s fastest growing cities
• World-class attractions and entertainment
• Vibrant cultural scene
• Affordable, accessible and friendly
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What happens
next?
Columbus campus
Competitive admissions process
Regional campuses for Ohio residents
Start at regional campus, transition to
Columbus campus after one year
Transfer
• Apply for admission after one academic
year at another institution
• Transfer students account for more than
one-third of Buckeye graduates
Pathways to your degree
Columbus
Lima Mansfield
Newark
Marion
Agricultural Technical
Institute-Wooster
The application
• New freshmen applying to the Columbus
campus use the Common Application
• A completed application includes:
1. Common Application, including essay(s)
2. Letter of recommendation
3. Official high school transcripts with
current course schedule
4. Official ACT or SAT scores with writing
Start here: apply.osu.edu
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Admission factors
• College prep curriculum
• High school performance (class rank, GPA)
• ACT or SAT scores with writing
• Accelerated curriculum (Honors, AP, IB)
• Ability and desire to contribute to a diverse
campus community
• Leadership, co-curricular and work experiences
Details: undergrad.osu.edu
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Class profile
Admitted class of 2014
Class rank in high school graduating class
• 62 percent ranked in top 10 percent
• 95 percent ranked in top 25 percent
Test scores, middle 50 percent
• ACT composite: 27–31
• SAT: 1210–1360
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Smart value
An Ohio State education provides an
outstanding return on investment.
Tuition and fees:
• In-state: $10,037
Out-of-state: $26,537
• Room and board: $11,666
Based on most popular room and meal plan
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Merit scholarships
Explore an array of renewable merit scholarships, including:
• National Buckeye (for nonresidents): $12,000/year
• Maximus: $6,000/year
• Provost: $3,000/year
• Trustees: $2,000/year
• Academic Achievement: $1,000/year
Apply to Ohio State by November 1 for priority consideration.
Details: meritawards.osu.edu
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Honors & Scholars
Programs for intellectual and personal development
University Honors: An enriched academic experience
for highly motivated, high-ability students.
Ohio State Scholars: 17 theme-based programs for
academically motivated students.
• Indicate interest in Honors and Scholars
on the Common Application
• Complete the associated essay
Apply by November 1 for priority consideration.
More information: honors-scholars.osu.edu
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Morrill Scholars Program (MSP)
Scholarships and educational enrichment opportunities
for high-ability students who are actively engaged in
diversity-based leadership and service.
• Value: from tuition to full cost of education
• Indicate interest on the Common Application
• Complete the associated essay
Apply to Ohio State by November 1 for priority consideration.
More information: odi.osu.edu
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Two important deadlines
1. Apply by November 1 to qualify for:
• Early action: Get a decision by mid-January
• Priority consideration for merit scholarships and
Honors & Scholars
• Strongly recommended for applicants applying to the
College of Engineering.
2. Final application deadline: February 1
More information at undergrad.osu.edu
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The common bond
of being a Buckeye
and a love of all things
Scarlet and Gray.