Mr. K's College Knowledge

   As many seniors may still be waiting to hear from their schools where they have been placed on the waitlist, and other underclassmen are researching the competitiveness of various colleges, please take a look at the latest yield and waitlist information presented on THECHOICE BLOG . For those who do not know, the yield is the amount of accepted students who have decided to make that college their home. Yield is a very important figure for college admissions, as it shows the competitiveness and the true desire for students to attend the college. The amount of students who apply is great, but the number of students who actually attend once accepted is a true indicator of the popularity and selectiveness of the college. So basically, the higher percentage of yield the better! There is also information on the waitlist numbers for colleges, which schools will be taking students off of the waitlist, and how many students they plan on taking off. Enjoy the article and continued good luc

As mentioned in a much earlier post, there are many schools that are test-optional. What does this mean, you may be asking? The answer is certain colleges do not require that a student submits their testing scores (either SAT or SAT). If the student chooses not to send in their scores, then admissions will review the applicant and make a decision based on their transcript, extra-curriculars, essay, and support files (recommendations). Test-optional schools is a hot topic these days with discussions on the validity of testing in general in predicting college success, and the chances of students being accepted who do not submit scores. The first issue will takes years and years to truly understand, however, admissions consistently say that students will be reviewed equally who do or do not submit scores. So who is the test-optional route really for? Unfortunately, if you are a student with low testing scores and a low GPA, this may not be the best way to apply. Admission counselors

Kenyon College 1,700 students-SAT: 1865-2135-Total COA $53,000 -Nationally renowned English and writing program -Top-notch science program, and a variety of languages offered, including Arabic -Open-curriculum (no core curriculum requirements) -Ideal school for self-directed learners -Big draw of students from both New York and California -One of the best D-3 swimming programs in the country with beautiful facilities -37% acceptance rate -Need aware for about 10% of applicants during admission process -Close to 100% acceptance rate for law school -Students with GPA of 3.5 or higher, have a 93% acceptance rate to medical school Counselor thoughts: Situated in Gambier, OH, the surrounding environment of Kenyon College is a quiet and quaint village that has accepted Kenyon with open arms. The campus is picturesque, with traditional academic buildings, and modern athletic facilities, the school is set on what seems to be endless lawns. It’s a good

Macaulay Honors programs are available for out-of-state residents, who go to high school in New York state. That means Xavier students who live out of state can apply to the Macaulay Honors program. For those who do not know about this program, it is a very selective program that allows students to attend any of the City Universities of New York (CUNY) free of charge. In addition to this, accepted students can apply for a $7,500 opportunities fund that can be used in a variety of programs in NYC and around the globe. Macaulay Honors is obviously very competitive, with most of the students accepted, being near the top of their graduating class. For more information please contact your college counselor and visit  Macaulay Website Joseph D. Korfmacher, MA

I recently visited Bentley University and was thoroughly impressed. Bentley University is a private, medium sized (4,000 undergrads) business school, situated just 10 miles outside of Boston, in the suburb of Waltham, MA. The school is set on a beautiful, spacious campus, with tons of outdoor space and top-notch facilities. Although Bentley is a business college, up to 50% of students’ classes are in the liberal arts and sciences, giving students a very well-rounded education as they enter the working world. I was extremely impressed with the curriculum, technology, and culture of Bentley University. The faculty and student body seemed very ambitious and hardworking, and it was clear that everyone there was getting the most of a quality education.  Below are some facts and pictures of Bentley University. As always, feel free to contact your college counselor with any questions! -           15 minutes from downtown Boston -           4 most popular majors: Marketing, finan