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We recently met with the admissions representative for our area from the University of Rochester (photo right), a private university located in Rochester, New York. This year they have enrolled the largest group of students ever from Washington state. Some of the factors that make the University of Rochester a good match for students include: less than 1000 freshmen are enrolled, with a total of only 3900 undergraduates; 97% of classes are faculty taught and small; Rochester is the third smallest research university, following Caltech and Rice; 70% of undergraduates carry out research; the school has a unique curriculum that is interest-driven; over 70 study abroad programs are offered;the "Take Five Scholars Program" is also available—a fifth year tuition-free opportunity to study another field—as well as the "Kauffman Entrepreneurial Year." Popular programs at Rochester include biological sciences, political science, music, optics, cognitive sciences, neuroscience, classics and religion. We
also attended the recent counselor meeting at the University
of Washington
and received an update on the newly-admitted class and an overview of
the first year of the comprehensive, holistic review process. With more
admissions staff added, each application received at least two complete
reviews, giving essays and all other material a high level of individual
attention. It is clear that senior year is getting more attention, and
maintaining rigor and grades is paramount as the UW wants students to
have a high level of preparation upon enrollment. See the June newsletter for more new information.
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