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
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Satisfactorily meets all admissions criteria
 Conditional / Provisional Acceptance
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Shows potential for success, meets most admissions
criteria but needs additional academic work.
 Ask for additional information
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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