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AROUND THE OFFICE
Deadline Reminders
As the first of Miami's three application deadlines quickly approaches, we would like to provide counselors with a brief reminder about our application deadlines and notification dates.
| Admission Option |
Application Postmark Deadline |
Decision Announced |
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Fall 2010, Early Decision |
November 1 |
December 15 |
| This option is intended for students who are willing to commit themselves to Miami University as their first-choice college. If accepted, students are required to confirm their enrollment by January 15. Students not accepted at this time are automatically reconsidered in the non-binding Regular Decision review and will be notified on or about March 15. |
| Fall 2010, Early Action |
December 1 |
February 1 |
| Unlike Early Decision, this option is non-binding. Early Action applicants have until May 1 to confirm their enrollment. Students not accepted at this time are automatically reconsidered in the Regular Decision review and will be notified on or about March 15. |
| Fall 2010, Regular Decision |
February 1 |
March 15 |
| As with Early Action, the Regular Decision option is non-binding. | |
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After submitting their application for admission, applicants will receive a letter containing their login information for Miami's Application Status Check Website. At this site, students can check the status of their application, view the test scores we currently have on file for them, and get their admission decision at 12:00 AM EST on the morning of their notification date.
Transcripts and Recommendations
Miami encourages counselors to submit documents electronically and currently accepts electronic transcripts via Common Application online (details), eSCRIP-SAFE, Docufide, Prep HeadQuarters, and C!Doc (ConnectEdu). First and second semester senior courses must be listed on either the transcript or the
Secondary School Report for an application to be considered complete.
Counselors may also utilize the Common Application Secondary School Report to include their assessment of an applicant. Miami requires one recommendation/evaluation from either a guidance counselor or teacher in an academic subject (English, social science, mathematics, natural science, or foreign language). A separate letter may be written to satisfy this requirement, however, please note that the Common Application Teacher Evaluation form is not needed.
Sending Scores
As a reminder, Miami requires applicants to submit test scores directly from the testing agency - including the ACT/SAT writing exam. Applicants can request submission of their scores by contacting ACT or the College Board (
SAT). Students registering for upcoming ACT and/or SAT tests should request their scores be sent directly to Miami using our ACT code (3294) or SAT code (1463). For
admission and review purposes, no preference is given for ACT or SAT, and Miami uses the highest test scores submitted. For ACT, the best composite score is used; for SAT, the best Critical Reading and Math sub-scores are used.
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Ohio Merit Awards Announced
Good news! Your students may already qualify for Miami's Ohio Merit Scholarship. The scholarship has an average award amount of $2,000. It recognizes top performers in the classroom who:
• score a minimum 29 ACT/1290 SAT (Critical Reading + Math) at the time of awarding and who
• have a sixth semester top 10 % class rank, or where specific individual rank or school decile is not provided, a 3.85 g.p.a. on a 4.0 scale.
Students will be considered for the Ohio Merit Scholarship and all other Miami scholarships simply by applying for admission.
Choose Ohio First Scholarships Available
Miami University is pleased to announce its participation in the Choose Ohio First Scholarship program for aspiring educators in the fields of science and mathematics. The
Miami Choose Ohio First Undergraduate Scholarships
award students with an interest in becoming a teacher of mathematics or science (grades 7-12) or mathematics and science (grades 4-9) up to $3000 a year in renewable scholarships. No separate application is required. High school seniors who apply for fall 2010 admission to Miami University (Oxford) and indicate a plan to major in a mathematics or science teaching area will automatically be considered for a Choose Ohio First Scholarship. Notification will be made March 2010. |
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Ohio's First Software Engineering Major
The School of Engineering and Applied Science is pleased to announce a new curriculum at Miami:
Software Engineering. Miami's software engineering program is a unique offering in that it is the first bachelor's degree program in this field in Ohio. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, computer software engineering promises to be one of the fastest growing occupations between 2004 and 2014, and many opportunities will exist for graduates with at least a bachelor's degree in this field.
The software engineering program at Miami emphasizes topics such as software design and software development and its curriculum integrates coursework in computer science, software engineering, mathematics and oral and written communication. Throughout the four-year program, students learn in a team environment, work in new, state-of-the-art facilities within the School of Engineering and Applied Science and choose a specialization from diverse areas such as bioinformatics, scientific systems, computer security and e-business systems.
Miami Leads Ohio Public Colleges with Number of Double Majors
It's not always easy to find a passion in life, but a number of students at Miami University have been fortunate enough to find two. On average for the years 2003-2007, nearly 10 percent of Miami's students have been double majors, making Miami the leader in the number of double majors at public universities throughout Ohio.
According to Miami's Office of Institutional Research, 9.5 percent of all students on the Oxford campus from 2003-2007 were double majors. Bowling Green State University had 8.9 percent, Ohio State University had 7 percent, Ohio University had 6.7 percent and University of Cincinnati had 1.8 percent.
Many students today enter college with post secondary educational opportunity credits, advanced placement (at Miami, course credit is awarded for AP scores of 3 or better) or other college equivalent experiences that help them progress through their primary major more quickly, allowing them to add a second major if they choose.
"The relatively high number of double majors at Miami is a good indicator of the intellectual curiosity of our students," Provost Jeffrey Herbst said. "They seek out the very best Miami has to offer, often by designing their own educational programs. Through the adaptability of our advising system, Miami students often can double major without delaying their time to graduation."
While carrying two majors can be challenging, it also maximizes a college education. Alisha Jones, a Miami senior from Toledo, is majoring in chemistry and zoology. She wasn't sure if she wanted to go to graduate school or medical school, so she chose paths that could lead her to both. "It's definitely helping me in the long run," Jones said. "It will strengthen my graduate school application as well as my performance both during and after graduate school. I know that it will definitely give me an edge over other students who have only one focus."
IN THE NEWS
Miami Ranks Among the Top Ten Universities for Undergraduate Teaching
Miami is one of only 19 national universities cited for its strong commitment to teaching in the U.S. News & World Report 2010 edition of America's Best Colleges
. This national listing is new to the 2010 edition and these 19 colleges and universities were singled out most often when experts were asked to identify schools where the faculty has an unusual commitment to undergraduate teaching.
Miami is among prestigious company, tying for 8th place with Duke and Notre Dame. Dartmouth College, Princeton and Yale took the top three spots, while others like University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Wake Forest rounded out the ranking.
Miami Grads' Earning Potential Among Top Ten in Midwest
Miami University ranks 8th out of nearly 150 Midwestern universities for best salary potential after graduation. According to a survey of employees by PayScale.com, a global compensation data Web site, the starting median salary for Miami graduates is $47,100 and the mid-career median salary is $96,100. Miami is one of only two universities in Ohio - the other is Case Western Reserve - to make the survey's Top Ten.
"All students complete the Miami Plan for Liberal Education, which assures a well-rounded education and develops critical thinking and other enduring skills," said Miami President David C. Hodge. "We consistently get high marks from employers on having some of the most prepared students entering the workforce. We believe it's our relentless focus on total student success that provides the foundation for a lifetime of growth and contribution."
The Midwestern College Salary Report included universities from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. University of Notre Dame and University of Chicago took the number one and two spots. |
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We hope the information presented in this newsletter has been helpful and provided you with some additional insights regarding Miami University. Should you have specific questions or concerns about the University or its policies and procedures, we encourage you to contact
your admission representative or to visit Miami's Guidance Counselor Website. |
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