For Counselors and Advisers of Freshmen
The 2009 UW Spring College Counseling Conference was May 29. See agenda and presentation materials.
Study: Everyone Should Take the SAT Less Seriously
In 2006, Philip Ballinger, UW director of admissions, was appointed to the National Association for College Admission Counseling’s Commission on the Use of Standardized Tests in undergraduate admissions. Hear his comments on National Public Radio regarding the recently released commission findings. The results may surprise you.
Request admissions materials
Click the link above to request admissions materials for your college counseling office.
What GPA Does It Take to Get In?
Looking for a handout to illustrate our applicant pool and the fact that we have no automatic GPA cutoffs? This page from the 2008-09 Freshman Handbook may prove useful in working with your students. Updated April 2008.
College Counseling Conference Notes & FAQs
Here’s a handout to guide you through questions you may have about the freshman application—and help students avoid common errors.
For Advisers of Transfer Students
FAQ For Transfer Advisers
Download/view this helpful PDF for helpful advice in guiding your transfer advisee through our recently changed transfer admission process.
Current Transfer Agreement with Washington State Community Colleges
The official agreement currently governing the UW’s transfer admission policy as it relates to in-state community colleges.
Summer Medical Dental Education Program 2009
Please share with all students interested in medicine or dentistry, who are from or are interested in serving disadvantaged or underserved groups or regions. SMDEP is a six week enrichment program for freshman/sophomore undergraduate/community college students who are interested in medicine or dentistry. The 2009 program is June 22 through July 31. The application for SMDEP will be available Nov 1 and the deadline to apply is March 1, 2009.