“Beyond the Guidebook” College Representative Questionnaire
Date: | 10/5/17 @ 10:40 |
Name of College: | Fitchburg State University |
Name of Representative: | Alexandra Cardinale |
Email Address: | acardina@fitchburgstate.edu |
Phone Number: | 978-665-3142 |
College Web Page: |
Please give some examples of high profile events held on campus last year (i.e. concerts. speakers, political debates, etc.): | |
What percentage of students stay on campus during the weekends? | 60% |
New initiatives on campus and/or institutional goals? | Increase diversity, grow experiential learning opportunities. |
What is something you might find at the school that may not exist at any other school? | |
If located outside of New England, what New England area schools is your institution similar to? | |
What is the distance to the nearest big city? And what is that city? | 1 hr to Boston (train on campus) 30 min. To Worcester |
What is the approximate distance from Westborough, driving and/or flying? | 45 min. |
What are your most popular majors? | Nursing CJ 4+1, Police Academy, Game Design. |
What are your newest and/or most unique majors? | Game Design, 4+1 CJ program. Cyber Security (Computer Science). |
What majors are you hoping to grow? | |
Will applying “undecided” for a major affect a student’s chances for acceptance? | No. |
Is there a statistical advantage to applying early decision or early action? | Yes, for Nursing and Game Design. Otherwise we are Rolling Admissions. |
If interviews are required or recommended, where and by whom are they conducted? | Admissions Counselors. |
Are students automatically considered for merit scholarships with the application to the school? | Yes, if they apply by February 1st. |
What percentage of demonstrated financial aid do you meet? | 85% |
Is there anything else a student should know that they will not easily find in a guidebook or online? | We are Not on Common App. We are Now SAT/ACT optional. |