In the midst of application time…

Hello all!

For us as Admission Counselors it is that wonderful time of the year, not only are the holidays upon us but we get to read each and every one of your admission applications to the university.

Each application is unique and we review all aspects. Our application review is holistic, which means that every part of it plays an important role. From the common application, to the outstanding and creative essays you all spend time writing, everything is read. I get many questions from students asking me if we really take the time to read their essay. I always make sure and let them know that it plays an extremely important part, especially since we do not do interviews. It helps paint a picture or gives us a deeper insight on who you are.

We have two application deadlines coming up, the next being our Early Action deadline on December 1 and our final application deadline on February 1. If you are interested in applying to our honors program, their deadlines coincide with ours so; they too have a December 1 and February 1 deadline.

Feel free to let us know if any questions come up and I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Diana

After Dark: something else to do on the weekend

Prospective students often want to know what’s going on during free time aside from studying and writing papers. Throughout the school year, a student-run organization called After Dark hosts free events welcome to the whole student body. The first major kick-off event occurs before classes begin with a “party on the patio” behind our student union. All first year students are encouraged to enjoy music, food, and entertainment while getting to meet new friends. Miamians are also invited to recent movie showings throughout the year in our student union, and popcorn is free! When it’s nice outside, sometimes they’ll have movie showings on a large projector screen outside on our main quad. Some other events include a guest magician, an arcade night, and ice skating. We once invited casino card dealers to show off what they were made of to anyone who dared playing them on our casino night (don’t worry, no real gambling occurred).

You might even be interested in joining the After Dark crew. This is only one of over 300 student organizations on campus, and there are also leadership opportunities in After Dark. If you want more information on upcoming activities or how to get involved, visit the After Dark website. Have fun!

Post Secondary Option Question

During the information session this past Saturday, the question was asked by a senior in high school about which application will students use if they already have college credits as a part of the post secondary high school option? The student wanted to transfer their college credits to Miami and were very surprised that they would need to apply using the First Year Application.

High school students who are participating in their school's Post Secondary option will still apply as a first year student because they have not yet graduated from high school. To receive credit at Miami for your college work, you would request a transcript from the college you are attending as a post secondary student, to be sent to Miami for credit evaluation when you complete your final semester.

For more information about first year application deadlines please visit our website at www.muohio.edu/admission.

If you are interested in earning college credit as a post secondary option and live close to Miami University in Oxford or our regional campuses please visit our web site at www.units.muohio.edu/lifelonglearning/pseop/

The Miami University RedHawks swept the University of Michigan at their home hockey arena this past weekend. The University of Michigan’s Yost Arena has proven a difficult venue, as Miami is the first team to sweep the Wolverines at home since 1991. With this series of wins, Miami maintains its standing as #1 in the NCAA Division I rankings. Miami outplayed the U of M, winning 3-1 Friday night and 5-1 on Saturday night. The team is looking ahead to a weekend of matches against Ferris State, with the Miami home-arena advantage on their side! Miami students can look forward to an exciting hockey season, and maintain the tradition of packing the house at the Goggin Ice Center! Any Miami student can attend hockey games, along with all of our Division I sporting events, free of charge.

Selecting Essay topics.

If you are struggling with starting either the “Short Answer” or the” Personal Essay” section of the Common Application I would suggest for you look for inspiration from your activities that were part of your life in the last four years. A great essay comes from a topic you feel passionate about. You can typically tell what is most important to you by your activities. Your essay could be about your education, sport, community involvement, volunteer work or part time job. You have prioritized your time and sacrificed for your activities. You could speak about how this has changed you as a person or even defined your future path. Let your passion and future plans help to drive your essay. We look forward to reading your application!

Do you want to find out your admission decision earlier?

Apply under Early Action! Afraid of the word "Early"? Don't be! Early Action is the same as Regular Decision—no strings attached, no binding agreements—you just get your decision earlier!

College Week Live

Did you know there’s a college fair going on at home? You can sign up for a virtual college fair called College Week Live at www.collegeweeklive.com where you can speak with admission counselors and current Miami students to discuss anything you’re curious about. Be sure to stop by during these times:

November 5: 3pm-10pm
November 6: 3pm-6pm
November 7: 3pm-6pm