Transcript Rutgers Alumni Volunteer Information Network

Rutgers
Alumni
Volunteer
Information
Network
2012-2013 Training
Rutgers University-Office of Undergraduate Admissions
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2012-2013 Alumni Volunteer Training
Welcome to RAVIN
The Rutgers Alumni Volunteer Information Network
(RAVIN) is a group of dedicated alumni who assist the
Office of Undergraduate Admissions in recruiting the
next generation of Rutgers scholars!
What does RAVIN accomplish?
– Maintain Rutgers’ presence in regions not easily visited by Rutgers
admissions staff.
– Convey the benefits of a Rutgers education while sharing their
experiences and disseminating vital information about the University.
– Be an involved and engaged alum in your own hometown!
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2012 First-Year Applicants
(July 20, 2012)
In-State
Domestic
Out-of-State
International
TOTAL
UNIVERSITY
Applied
23,834
6,127
1,841
31,802
Admitted
16,542
3,747
1,155
21,444
Enrolled
7047
756
463
8,266
% Admitted
69%
61%
63%
67%
% Enrolled
43%
20%
40%
39%
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Where are our out-of-state students from
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State
# Enrolled
Students
NEW JERSEY
48,763
1. New York
1,537
2. Pennsylvania
726
3. California
329
4. Maryland
215
5. Florida
189
6. Connecticut
173
7. Virginia
158
8. Massachusetts
146
9. Texas
143
10. Illinois
104
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Out-of-state student stats at other
comparable state universities
University of Michigan
Purdue University
University of Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania State University
University of Virginia
University of Arizona
University of Illinois
University of Maryland
University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
40%
35%
35%
34%
33%
30%
27%
22%
18%
Rutgers University
13%
Ohio State University
University of California – Los Angeles
University of Texas – Austin
University of Florida
11%
8%
5%
4%
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Importance of Alumni Recruiters
• 10 Rutgers
recruiters
assigned to outof-state markets
• 8 Regional
Recruiters
• 12 national
areas with active
RAVIN groups
• 405,000 living
alumni
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RAVIN Coordinators
Alumni volunteers who act as leaders in their area to organize
coverage for their local college fairs.
– Receive college invites from Undergraduate Admissions
– Work with other local alumni to determine who can attend the college
fair & inform Undergraduate Admissions who will be attending.
– Undergraduate Admissions registers for fairs & sends materials to the
RAVIN member who will be attending the fair
– RAVIN attend the fair, send interest cards back to Undergraduate
Admissions
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College Fairs
• August – November, some Spring
• Typically take place weeknights (7-9pm); sometimes on weekends
• Generally held in high school gymnasiums/cafeterias with larger
fairs held at community colleges, civic centers, or shopping malls
• Enables recruiter to interact with students and parents in a casual
and informational setting
• Recruiters answer students questions and distribute brochures
Standard table set-up
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Preparing for College Fairs
• Table materials
• Recruitment Manual (Admissions, Academic Schools, Majors, Extra
Curricular activities, Housing, Tuition and Aid)
• Rutgers Magazine, alumni e-newsletter, Rutgers TODAY,
www.admissions.rutgers.edu
• National Associate for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC)
do’s and don’ts
Personal experience
- How did you choose Rutgers?
- What was life at Rutgers?
- How did it prepare you for where you are
now?
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5 Key Messages About Rutgers
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Location
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History and Tradition
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24 programs are ranked in the top 10 nationally
Membership in Association of American Universities (AAU)
Value
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Founded in 1766, 8th oldest college in the United States
Over 405,000 living alumni
Top Ranked Academic Departments
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Northeast, 45 minutes from NYC-One Hour from
Philadelphia
Ranked 6th in the country by the Wall Street Journal’s Smart
Money Magazine for return on educational investment
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance ranked RU one of the Top 100
Best Values in Public Colleges
Employment outcomes
Opportunities
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Large public university with 40,000 undergraduates: over
400 Clubs, Study Abroad, Honors Program, Special Interest
Housing, Research projects, Internships, Club Sports, Greek
Life, ROTC, the opportunities are endless!
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5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1.) Where is Rutgers?
Three Regional Campuses
Camden
Newark
New Brunswick
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5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
2.) How big is Rutgers?
New Brunswick – one community made up of 5 campuses, each with its own
personality
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28,000 undergraduate students, 2,677 acres
Diverse student body
175 + research centers and institutes
3,898 full time faculty, 14:1 student to faculty ratio
90% first year students live on campus
D I, club level, and intermural sports, 400 clubs and activities, 60+ fraternities
and sororities, ROTC, golf course
Newark
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11,750 students, 40 acres
U.S. News & World Report “most diverse campus in nation”
60+ clubs and organizations
12:1 student to faculty ratio
NCAA DIII sport teams
Camden
– 6,158 students, 31 acres
– Average class size: 22
– NCAA D III sports teams
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5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
3.) What majors are offered at Rutgers?
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Over 100 majors/ 4,000 courses
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Nationally ranked academics – Philosophy, Education,
Anthropology, English, Women’s Studies, Criminology,
Humanities, Business, Turf Management, Pharmacy,
Theater, Library Studies, Oceanography, Food Sciences,
Public Policy, Animal Science, Environmental Science, Law
New Brunswick – 7 Undergraduate Schools.
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School of Arts and Sciences – 70 + majors
School of Environmental and Biological Sciences – formally
Cook College
Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy – 6 year doctoral program
Mason Gross School of the Arts – Fine Arts Conservatory
– Music, Theater Arts, Dance, Visual Arts
College of Nursing
Rutgers Business School
– Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing, Supply
Chain and Marketing Management, Business Analytics
& Information Technology, Management Science and
Information Systems
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5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
4.) What SAT/ACT scores and GPA do I need to get
into Rutgers?
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Middle 50% for SAT is 1710-2010
Middle 50% for ACT is 26-31
Middle 50% for GPA is 3.5 – 4.0 on 4.0 scale
Application
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Students can apply to 3 undergraduate schools with online application
Available in September senior year of high school
$65 application fee
Essay required
SAT or ACT
Self Reported Academic Record – SRAR
Deadlines
• Spring semester – October 1st
• Fall semester, early action – November 1st (decision before February)
• Fall semester, regular action – December 1st (decision before March)
** encourage apply before December 1st (deadline for scholarship and honors
consideration)
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5 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
5.) How much does it cost to attend
Rutgers?
NJ Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Tuition
Fees
Room and Board
Total:
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$10,356
$ 2,717
$11,412
$24,485
$23,676
$ 2,717
$11,412
$37,805
Students under 24 years of age are presumed to be dependent on
their parents. Residency determined by parent domicile.
Must show proof before semester to change residency
Living on or off campus for one year does not change residency
Financial Aid
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Need based
Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by
February 15th
Merit Scholarships
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1,000 incoming students were recipients
Range from $1,000 to $24,000 (renewable for four years)
Must apply before December 1st
Criteria to be considered: academic (SAT/ACT, GPA, Grades,
Strength of Program)
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RU – RAH RAH! Encourage visiting Rutgers!
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Studies Have Shown the Visit is
the BIGGEST factor in a student’s
college choice
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Tours available year-round, 5
days a week
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NJ Transit train runs from Newark
Airport directly to College Avenue
campus in New Brunswick
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Students can connect with Amtrak
via the New Brunswick train
station
To register for a tour go to: admissions.rutgers.edu/visiting
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GROW THE SCARLET
RAVIN goals for 2012
• Cover 115 Fairs
2011: Covered 97 fairs
• Develop 2 additional RAVIN
areas with a coordinator.
2011: 5 regions with alumni coordinators
• Increase the percentage of outof-state students.
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NATION!!
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Where do we go from here?
• Add your information to RAVIN
database
• Receive Recruitment Manual
• 2nd part of training:
– Attend a fair with current
Admissions staff or experienced
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THANK YOU!
Undergraduate Admissions:
Mark Mehlmann: Admissions Counselor / RAVIN Coordinator
[email protected]
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