Holistic Review
Admission to ۿ۴ý University is competitive and based on many factors. In many U.S. admission programs (especially private universities), you will hear the phrase “holistic review” often. This simply means that admission to the university is based on a large number of factors and that all of the materials you submit (classroom performance and grades earned, the curriculum you have taken, testing results, your writing and speaking abilities, your activities and interests) impact our decision to offer admission. We try to find students that we know will succeed academically and socially at ۿ۴ý. Our faculty teach courses that are very discussion-based and interactive, which requires you to form opinions and share experiences. We look for evidence of those abilities in each applicant.
Testing and grades clearly help us determine your success but many other factors are considered: the major/field of study you are considering or your outside interests and activities. We want to make sure you will add to the life of our campus, join organizations, and be a productive member of our community. This is typically called your “fit” to campus, like a hand in a glove, to make sure you will enjoy success in and out of the classroom.