I have recently created my own profile on Facebook, so look me up! I will be posting notes with information regarding your concerns and have the ability to converse with you individually via wall posts.
I hope this will make it even easier for you to get in touch with me and for me to offer you advice and information throughout the application process!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Do you have a specific question?
If you have a question relating to the application process that you feel is specific to your situation, I recommend you email your concern to admission@miami.edu. A representative will be able to offer you answers and advice related to your individual scenario.
November 1st Deadline
Our first application deadline is no longer looming in the future – yes, it’s passed – but don’t stress! Many of you have asked if it is okay that one or two items will not be mailed by November 1st. Don’t worry, we will still consider you for Early Decision or Early Action if your test scores, recommendations, or transcripts arrive a few days late. Our only request is that you make sure everything has been submitted as soon as possible. Good luck to you all!
Our first application deadline is no longer looming in the future – yes, it’s passed – but don’t stress! Many of you have asked if it is okay that one or two items will not be mailed by November 1st. Don’t worry, we will still consider you for Early Decision or Early Action if your test scores, recommendations, or transcripts arrive a few days late. Our only request is that you make sure everything has been submitted as soon as possible. Good luck to you all!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Car on Campus
It is true that UM no longer allows freshman to have cars on campus. However, Jeff A. posed a very intuitive question: “…if enough AP credits have been accumulated by a student, will [they] be allowed to possess a car[?]” For information on the parking situation, I recommend that all interested investigate the requirements at www.miami.edu/parking.
It is true that UM no longer allows freshman to have cars on campus. However, Jeff A. posed a very intuitive question: “…if enough AP credits have been accumulated by a student, will [they] be allowed to possess a car[?]” For information on the parking situation, I recommend that all interested investigate the requirements at www.miami.edu/parking.
Are you concerned about the status of your application materials?
Christina Carlson asked if we had received all of her application materials, and I’m sure a large portion of you are wondering the same. To check on the status of your documents go to www.miami.edu/checkdocuments. I hope this keeps you all updated and less stressed during this time of waiting.
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Early Action vs. Regular Decision
A few students have expressed that they wish to apply Early Action but aren’t sure if that is the best option if they expect their academic standing will improve or want to improve their portfolio. My advice: apply Early Action if you are confident in all aspects of the application. Wait until Regular Decision if you are still improving your academic standing or portfolio; we want to see the best you have to offer, so don’t feel rushed!
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Teacher Recommendations
A question came from Brianna concerning teacher recommendations. She asked, “how should I send teacher recommendations?” Like all application materials, you should mail them to us. The address to send all application documents is…
Office of Admission
P.O. Box 249117
Coral Gables, FL 33124
Christina Carlson asked if we had received all of her application materials, and I’m sure a large portion of you are wondering the same. To check on the status of your documents go to www.miami.edu/checkdocuments. I hope this keeps you all updated and less stressed during this time of waiting.
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Early Action vs. Regular Decision
A few students have expressed that they wish to apply Early Action but aren’t sure if that is the best option if they expect their academic standing will improve or want to improve their portfolio. My advice: apply Early Action if you are confident in all aspects of the application. Wait until Regular Decision if you are still improving your academic standing or portfolio; we want to see the best you have to offer, so don’t feel rushed!
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Teacher Recommendations
A question came from Brianna concerning teacher recommendations. She asked, “how should I send teacher recommendations?” Like all application materials, you should mail them to us. The address to send all application documents is…
Office of Admission
P.O. Box 249117
Coral Gables, FL 33124
Honors Program Applicants
Aside from the Early Decision and Early Action application deadlines of November 1st, all prospective Honors Program students must have their applications submitted by November 1st also. Thank you for drawing my attention to this matter, Sarabjot Makkar.
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Prospective Architecture Students
Three students specifically asked about the requirements for the Architecture portfolio – about what the department is looking for. A detailed description of the department’s expectations can be found at http://arc.miami.edu/academic-services/admission.
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International Students
The Office of Admission has a separate office that caters to prospective international students. A few of you have posted questions regarding specific forms that must be submitted. To receive the best answers on topics related to international applicants, I encourage you to email the Office of International Admission at intl.admission@miami.edu.
Aside from the Early Decision and Early Action application deadlines of November 1st, all prospective Honors Program students must have their applications submitted by November 1st also. Thank you for drawing my attention to this matter, Sarabjot Makkar.
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Prospective Architecture Students
Three students specifically asked about the requirements for the Architecture portfolio – about what the department is looking for. A detailed description of the department’s expectations can be found at http://arc.miami.edu/academic-services/admission.
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International Students
The Office of Admission has a separate office that caters to prospective international students. A few of you have posted questions regarding specific forms that must be submitted. To receive the best answers on topics related to international applicants, I encourage you to email the Office of International Admission at intl.admission@miami.edu.
FAFSA
De’Shonte’ Broks asked, “What do we do if we can’t have our FAFSA estimate in by November 1st?” For De’Shonte’ and all others planning on applying early, we do not require a FAFSA report. We do, however, request that if you are applying Early Decision, you submit a Financial Aid Estimate. You can find that form here: http://www6.miami.edu/edestimate/.
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Application Fee & Fee Waivers
UM has two different application fees – one for online applications and one for paper applications. rachel wrote, “The common application online had an application fee of $55, but there was a University of Miami common application supplement that printed that had an application fee of $65. Is the application fee $55 if I submit online and $65 if I submit in paper form?” rachel, you are correct. The application fee is less for those who apply online.
For those applicants that are applying to waive the application fee, you must apply to outside sources. UM will grant other fee waivers but does not provide students fee waivers.
De’Shonte’ Broks asked, “What do we do if we can’t have our FAFSA estimate in by November 1st?” For De’Shonte’ and all others planning on applying early, we do not require a FAFSA report. We do, however, request that if you are applying Early Decision, you submit a Financial Aid Estimate. You can find that form here: http://www6.miami.edu/edestimate/.
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Application Fee & Fee Waivers
UM has two different application fees – one for online applications and one for paper applications. rachel wrote, “The common application online had an application fee of $55, but there was a University of Miami common application supplement that printed that had an application fee of $65. Is the application fee $55 if I submit online and $65 if I submit in paper form?” rachel, you are correct. The application fee is less for those who apply online.
For those applicants that are applying to waive the application fee, you must apply to outside sources. UM will grant other fee waivers but does not provide students fee waivers.
Admission Decision Notification
A number of you have asked when we will begin to notify applicants of our admission decisions. For those who have applied Early Decision or Early Action, you will receive notification in December. For those who are waiting to apply Regular Decision, we will notify you in March.
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Highest Composite Score
Caroline Mosley asked a very important question to which many of you would also like to have the answer. She asked, “…if I took the test on two different dates, will you take the highest composite or the highest section of each test and create a new composite?” UM admission counselors reviewing the applications want to give you the best chance of being admitted and therefore calculate for you the highest scores to make you the most competitive. That being said, we take the highest scores of each section and combine them to give you the highest possible composite score, even if we are combining sections scores from different tests.
Taylor K. asked, “Is it required that SAT and ACT scores “officially” be sent to UM through College Board/the ACT program?” The answer is yes. Make sure that the agency has been notified to send us your scores by your application deadline.
A number of you have asked when we will begin to notify applicants of our admission decisions. For those who have applied Early Decision or Early Action, you will receive notification in December. For those who are waiting to apply Regular Decision, we will notify you in March.
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Highest Composite Score
Caroline Mosley asked a very important question to which many of you would also like to have the answer. She asked, “…if I took the test on two different dates, will you take the highest composite or the highest section of each test and create a new composite?” UM admission counselors reviewing the applications want to give you the best chance of being admitted and therefore calculate for you the highest scores to make you the most competitive. That being said, we take the highest scores of each section and combine them to give you the highest possible composite score, even if we are combining sections scores from different tests.
Taylor K. asked, “Is it required that SAT and ACT scores “officially” be sent to UM through College Board/the ACT program?” The answer is yes. Make sure that the agency has been notified to send us your scores by your application deadline.
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