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I know you are all extremely busy so we have created this page with links to the most frequently asked information that counselors request. Please know that our office is also very accessible by phone – at all times of the year! Please contact us at 800.281.4677 #2 if we can be of any assistance.

Bob Chonko, Dean of Admissions

 

Send all information to:

Admissions, 201 High Street, Farmville, VA 23909


Deadlines

  • A student using computer in the dorm.Early Action
    December 1 (non-binding)
    Decisions mailed by mid-January
  • Scholarship
    January 15 (submission of Admission Application and materials by this date. No separate scholarship application required.)
    Decisions mailed by mid-March
  • Financial Aid
    Priority March 1 – the FAFSA is the only required form to be considered for Financial Aid.
  • Regular
    Priority March 1 – decisions mailed on a rolling basis within 6 weeks of completion
  • Deposit
    May 1


Statistics for Fall 2008

  • Freshman GPA mid-range: 3.1 – 3.6; average 3.4
  • Freshman SAT mid-range: 1010 – 1180
  • Transfer GPA: 3.1
  • Approximately 4,500 students; 3,800 undergraduates; approximately 980 freshmen
  • 35% male
  • Average class size is 26
  • Students/faculty ratio is 19:1


Minimum Requirements

  • Two students reading a book.English – 4
  • Math – 3 (must include Algebra I and II and Geometry)
  • Science – 3 (two must include a lab)
  • Social studies – 3
  • Health/physical education – 2
  • Fine or practical arts – 1
  • Foreign language – 2 (additional units of the same language strongly recommended. American Sign Language does not meet admission criteria.)

Admission is competitive. Decisions are based on: college preparatory academic units completed; GPA in those courses; competitiveness of program; and SAT or ACT scores. Activities and community involvement are also considered, but primary emphasis is placed on the academic record. Class rank is helpful information but it is not required.


Completed Application

A completed application consists of: the application, personal statements, $40.00 application fee; high school and/or college transcript; and SAT or ACT scores.


Recommendations

We do not require recommendations – but we will certainly review them. We find those especially useful that share information not found on the application or transcript.


Application Fee Waivers

We recognize the College Board Fee Waiver in lieu of our $40.00 application fee. We will also accept a letter from you requesting a waiver and noting your awareness of a family’s financial hardship.


The SAT

For freshmen entering in the fall of 2009, we will only be evaluating the Critical Reading (Verbal) and Math scores. We evaluate the highest Critical Reading/Verbal and the highest Math even if taken at different times. We will not be using the Writing score in the admissions process. We also accept the ACT.


Questions Regarding an Admission Decision

Within our office we are assigned certain geographic territories. Your admission representative can be found here. However, if “your” admissions representative is not available, you may speak with any available counselor so that you may have your question answered in a timely manner.


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